Physio For Back Pain in Leeds

Back Pain Treatments Leeds & Surrounding Areas

What is the biggest cause of back pain in Leeds?

Back pain can be a result of many different factors. If it is a recent onset of pain known as acute pain, the most common cause is usually a strained muscle or trapped nerve. This is often a result of an awkward lifting injury or poor sitting postures. This is also known as a mechanical back pain. The ligaments and joints of the spine can also be a source.

Other common causes of low back pain can be due to a lumbar disc herniation which may or may not cause leg pain (Sciatica). This depends on whether the nerves exciting the spine are irritated or compressed by the bulging disc.

Pain that develops more slowly over time can be due to age related degeneration (wear and tear) of the spine such as degenerate disc disease, osteoarthritis and spinal stenosis. In other less common cases, non-mechanical back pain could be due to inflammatory arthritis conditions such as Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Other medical conditions such as Osteoporosis, Infections or Tumours need to be considered.

Best Back Pain Treatment in Leeds?

If your back pain is not resolving within 2-3 weeks or if it is stopping your normal activities or sleep it is important to seek further advice. Physiotherapists are often best placed to help with back pain. Following an assessment to establish the type and cause of back pain a tailored treatment plan can begin.

It is best to remain active and to begin appropriate exercises as prescribed by your physiotherapist. Sometimes this just keeping mobile, not sitting for long periods of time, short walks and gentle back exercises. As the pain eases progressing the exercises to develop more flexibility and core strength will help restore normal pain free movement.

In addition, having a good understanding of the cause and how you can influence it – from getting up in the morning until last thing at night can have a huge impact. Combined with the right exercise and appropriate hands-on manual therapy the recovery begins. Staying positive as well as active can aid recovery and prevent a long-term issues occurring.

Simple pain relief options such as over the counter anti-inflammatory drugs may also help the initial recovery. You may find that it helps you to keep active if taken before exercise. You should only take anti-inflammatory drugs for a short period of time. Paracetamol alone has not been found to be helpful for back pain. If stronger pain relief is required in order to stay mobile your GP or Private Doctor can prescribe.

Physio Action 4 reasons to visit us:

Personalised dedicated care and a bespoke treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and goals. We focus on treating you, not just the condition.

Our team of highly skilled physio and sports injury therapists continually follow the latest advancements in their field to ensure you receive the most effective and evidence based care.

Our clinic and the Club provide a warm and friendly environment where you can feel at ease and motivated to achieve your health goals.

Whether you require rehabilitation, injury prevention or performance enhancement, we offer a very comprehensive range of tailor-made services to cater for all your physiotherapy and sports injury needs.

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Moortown, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS6 4QW