Physiotherapy for Back Pain

Allow me to introduce you to Patrick (not his real name) and journey into painfree back with Physiotherapy. Patrick is a loving father who loved spending time with his family and his motorcycle (a close second). He had stopped by recently to congratulate us on the opening of our new clinic.

Patrick entered the clinic for the first time as the last resort for his pain. In fact he could not even stand let alone walk. I first met Patrick 3 years ago. He came in x-ray in hand with his wife supporting him. Literally, I believed that he would not have been able to stand on his own. That morning, Patrick was unable to get out of bed because of his excruciating back pain. It had never been like this before. When he was finally able to sit up, every step he took sent shooting electric pains into his legs. He found himself crawling in pain and could not find any relief.

Patrick’s story is unfortunately all too common. I hope for you to be able to share in his lessons after suffering for years with excruciating back Pain. He would admit later that his stubbornness took years of enjoyment away from his life. Time he would NEVER get back. “I shouldn’t have waited so long to take care of my pain. “My back-pain debilitated me. I couldn’t work. I couldn’t sleep. I couldn’t enjoy time with my kids. I couldn’t ride. It robbed me of life. I am glad I eventually found Physiotherapy and the wonders it can do for my back”

Does this sound familiar?

I’d like to share Patrick’s story: His lessons; His triumph; and, The steps you need

What is Lower Back Pain, and Why Does it Matter and most importantly how can Physiotherapy help?

Isn’t all Back Pain, Back Pain?

Radiating back pain is a type of back pain that starts in one place and travels to a different part of your body. Typically, radiating back pain starts in the lower back but it doesn’t stop there. Radiating back pain can shoot into one or both of your legs and can even travel all the way to your toes.

But it doesn’t always happen this way…

Radicular Back Pain:

Physiotherapy for Back Pain

2. Referred pain is (insert your own definition)

3. Radiating pain (insert your own definition)

Why does this matter to me?

Radiating back pain is usually only the beginning. This means that there are likely multiple areas that are irritated and injured.

This is not your typical back pain due to a tight and achy muscle. In terms of treatments, physiotherapists have to find all of the injured tissues and dig deep to treat not one but multiple causes for your radiating lower back pain.

Step 1: Write it down

If this is not your first time seeing a Physiotherapist, you will know that the first meeting typically involves answering some questions. These questions are important because they will help to guide your next steps. If you have these questions answered ahead of time, you don’t have to try and remember something that may have happened years ago. Your first visit will go faster and smoother.

Here are some important questions that you need to be able to answer.

• When did your pain start?
• How did it begin? (Was there an accident or incident, did it come on gradually?)

Step 2: Movement tests

Your answers to the above questions will help to determine which physical and movement tests if any are performed. Each movement will cause one of three things to happen: Your back-pain will increase; Your back-pain will decrease; or, it will remain the same and have no effect.

From your responses to the tests, your clinician therapist will be able to determine which specific area and nerves or muscles have been injured. (expand on this in 3-4 sentences)

How to End your Lower back Pain for good

Whether in acute pain or chronic disability, you can achieve the quality of life you deserve. Imagine getting back to doing the things you love. And reconnecting with the person you were before lower back pain was your life. Physiotherapy can help!

Here’s a few great examples of some effective Exercises to allieviate your back pain

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