Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Move with greater confidence.

Back pain can affect movement, work, sleep and everyday activities. A personalised physiotherapy assessment can help you understand your symptoms and identify practical steps towards recovery.

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Physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation

A person-centred approach Your symptoms, goals and everyday activities help shape your rehabilitation plan.

Understanding Back Pain

Back pain can affect more than just your back

Back pain can vary considerably from person to person. It may influence how you move, exercise, work, sleep or carry out everyday activities.

Physiotherapy can focus on understanding your individual presentation, identifying relevant physical factors and supporting you with a practical rehabilitation approach.

Assessment of movement and physical function
Discussion of your symptoms and daily activities
Individualised treatment and rehabilitation
Advice and exercises where appropriate

Common Presentations

How back pain may affect you

Back-related symptoms can present in different ways. Your physiotherapist can assess your individual symptoms and functional limitations.

Lower Back Pain

Pain or discomfort around the lower back that may affect movement, sitting, standing or everyday activities.

Movement Restriction

Difficulty bending, straightening, rotating or changing position comfortably.

Sudden or Persistent Symptoms

Symptoms may appear suddenly or continue over time and can vary with activity and movement.

Sleep Disruption

Back discomfort can sometimes make finding a comfortable sleeping position difficult.

Work-Related Difficulty

Symptoms may affect lifting, prolonged sitting, standing or other work-related activities.

Reduced Activity

Pain or reduced confidence can sometimes lead to avoiding activities that you normally enjoy.

Your Assessment

Understand your symptoms before choosing the next step

A detailed assessment allows your physiotherapist to understand your symptoms, movement and goals before discussing an appropriate treatment approach.

Discuss your symptoms

We explore what you are experiencing, when it started and how it affects you.

Assess movement

Relevant movement, mobility, strength and functional factors may be assessed.

Identify your goals

We discuss the activities and outcomes that are important to you.

Plan the next steps

Where appropriate, we discuss treatment, rehabilitation and self-management options.

Physiotherapist consulting with a patient

Treatment & Rehabilitation

Your treatment can be tailored around you

Depending on your assessment findings and goals, your rehabilitation plan may combine different approaches.

Exercise Rehabilitation

Appropriate exercises can be used to support movement, strength, confidence and functional recovery.

Manual Therapy

Where clinically appropriate, hands-on techniques may form part of a broader rehabilitation approach.

Education & Advice

Understanding your symptoms and learning practical self-management strategies can support recovery.

Movement Retraining

Your programme can focus on improving confidence and control during relevant movements and activities.

Return to Activity

Rehabilitation can be progressed towards work, exercise, sport and everyday activities.

Ongoing Progression

Your rehabilitation approach can evolve as your symptoms, strength and confidence change.

Working Towards Recovery

Progress is built step by step

Recovery does not always follow a straight line. Your physiotherapy programme can be adjusted as you respond to treatment and return to your normal activities.

Understand

Learn more about your symptoms and the factors relevant to your movement.

Start Moving

Gradually work on appropriate movement and activity based on your presentation.

Build Confidence

Progress exercises and activities as your confidence and physical capacity improve.

Return to Your Goals

Work towards the activities that matter most to your everyday life.

When should you seek urgent medical help?

Back pain can have many different causes. If you have severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, significant weakness or numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the saddle/groin area, or you feel seriously unwell, seek urgent medical attention rather than relying on physiotherapy assessment alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Back pain FAQs

Some common questions about physiotherapy for back pain.

Physiotherapy may help by assessing your individual presentation and supporting appropriate movement, exercise, education and rehabilitation. The most suitable approach depends on your assessment.

An initial assessment is useful for understanding your symptoms, movement, functional needs and goals before an appropriate treatment plan is discussed.

Exercises may form part of your rehabilitation where they are appropriate for your assessment findings, goals and stage of recovery.

Recovery varies between individuals and depends on factors such as the nature and duration of symptoms, activity levels, overall health and response to rehabilitation.

You can book an appointment through our online booking page or contact the team directly if you would like to discuss your requirements first.

Take The Next Step

Ready to understand your back pain?

Start with an individual physiotherapy assessment and work towards a rehabilitation approach designed around your symptoms, activities and goals.

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