Are you a lower back pain sufferer in Moonee Ponds, Essendon, Ascot Vale or Brunswick?

Lower back pain can be a painful and frustrating condition to have that can limit and impact everyday life. Up to 85% of all Australians experience lower back pain during their lifetime. Many people believe that lower back pain is a part of life and cannot be changed. However we find with the right treatment and guidance people can get better and live more fulfilling lives free of pain and limitation.

Lower Back Pain Physio Moonee Ponds at Head2toe

Head2toe Physiotherapy has been a premier lower back pain clinic in Moonee Ponds for over 15 years helping people overcome the issue. We are hands-on to help relieve stiff joints in your back with manual techniques. Then build you up with dry needling, exercises and strength training to get rid of your pain, and keep the pain away.

Our philosophy has helped thousands of people in Moonee Ponds, Ascot Vale, Essendon, Brunswick and the surrounds overcome their back pain issues.

The Head2toe lower back pain treatment approach is no secret to our clinic and we like educating, promoting and helping clinicians across Melbourne learn how we do it.

Causes of Lower Back Pain

• Not lifting with the right technique
• Posture
• Impulse movements
• Lifting heavy objects
• Car accidents
• Recent overloading such as moving house

Lower Back Pain Conditions

Common conditions of lower back pain can include:

• Disc bulges or herniated discs
• Arthritis of the lower lower back
• Sciatica, sciatic nerve issues or sciatic pain
• Muscle tightness such as hip flexor or glute
• Spinal stenosis

How do I Know If my Lower Back Pain is Serious?

Lower back pain can be serious if you experience the following symptoms:

1. If you lose bladder or bowel control
2. Get pins and needles or numbness in the groin region or weakness in the legs
3. If you experience fever, sweating, weight loss, or

If this sounds like you, it is best ton visit your local emergency department.

Can a Physio Help with Lower Back Pain?

Physios are well trained and have a deep understanding of lower back pain and how to treat it. A physio will do a thorough assessment of how your back is moving to figure out the cause. Most of the time you do not even need x-rays or MRI’s. A physio can accurately tell what is wrong and figure out how to get you better because of the high level of skill they have.

What Treatment Does a Physio Do For Lower Back Pain?

There are many popular techniques that expert physios can do for lower back pain. This can include hands on treatment to loosen the joints in the spine, dry needling to calm down the muscles or massage. Other treatment that physios can do for lower back pain include:

• Clinical pilates
• Mulligans techniques
• Acupuncture
• Activity modifications
• Ergonomic set ups
• TENS electrotherapy