HOW TO PUT AN END TO BACK PAIN AND STIFFNESS
WITHOUT TAKING PAINKILLERS!
If you've got lower back pain, spasm, stiffness or an ache - it can be very scary. You quickly realise your back is involved in pretty much every movement. Particularly in the first couple of days. It can be frustrating getting out of bed in the morning feeling older than you should. Trying to stand from sitting can be difficult and even simply walking or trying to sleep. You’re not alone and we have seen every different combination possible and can help you.
In fact, Lower Back Pain is the most common injury we see in our Parnell Physio clinic .
We can help you get out of pain, understand why you have back pain and what to do about it. We have great systems for helping you get back to what you love and regaining trust in putting your paints back on, walking straight and getting back to life.
Some of the common things we hear
“OH MY GOD I CAN’T MOVE?”
“WHY AM I SUFFERING WITH BACK PAIN AFTER PUTTING UP WITH IT FOR 6 MONTHS (OR MORE)."
“WILL I BE CRIPPLED FOR LIFE OR NEED SURGERY?”
DO ANY OF THESE SOUND LIKE YOU?
Maybe your back pain was caused by doing something like lifting, gardening or High Intensity Training or maybe it was caused from years of poor posture in front of the computer that caused your back muscles to become weaker. Either way, we have you covered. We will help you get out of pain, get you moving and get you back to life asap.
What our Physio team can do for you:
Quickly take away your pain and stiffness within a couple of sessions through our hands on techniques and use of acupuncture needles that relax the muscles and loosen the joints to relieve your pain and quickly, tape acupuncture needles.
Tape the area to promote healing and get you back to your healthier self as soon as possible.
Help you understand the root cause of your back pain.
Video Analysis of faulty movement patterns and posture to better identify why certain areas are stiff and sore.
Give you an exercise program and progress it to create resilience in your spine teaching you how to strengthen your back and improve your posture for long standing relief.
Help you sleep better by removing the pain that is giving you broken sleep.
Help you get back to living a pain free life and return to your healthy active lifestyle.
Tips to Prevent/TREAT YOUR INJURY:
If your back pain is severe, bed rest may be needed, but if at all possible it should not be for more than a day.
Avoid high impact activities but start light activities as soon as you can, such as short walks (even if around the house). Slow movement is good!
Try to do most of the normal things you do at work and at home except heavy lifting or twisting may need to be modified.
You may find applying heat packs soothing in the first day or two.
Posture is very important. When you are sitting or standing, have your shoulders relaxed back and you should feel tall. Good posture allows your muscles and joints to work effectively. When sitting, sit in a hard chair not the couch! Ideally with a rolled up towel in the small of your back for support
Avoid long periods of sitting or standing. Regularly change position and stretch, or get up and move frequently.
Get a thorough diagnosis, an understanding of what is causing your pain, and hands on physiotherapy to help decompress your stiff back joints and muscles and get you back to what you love as soon as possible. Simply click here to book at our Parnell Physio location.