Lower Back Pain Physiotherapy

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people come through our doors at The Body Lab — and one of the most misunderstood. Whether it came on suddenly after lifting something awkwardly, or it's been nagging away for months, the good news is that most lower back pain responds very well to the right assessment and the right plan.

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  • Lower back pain rarely has one single cause. In our clinic, we typically see it stem from:

    • Muscle strain or ligament sprain from lifting, twisting, or sudden movement

    • Disc-related issues (bulges or herniations) that can refer pain into the leg

    • Facet joint irritation, often worse with extension or rotation

    • Sciatica or nerve root irritation

    • Poor load tolerance from long periods of sitting, desk work, or driving

    • Deconditioning — a back that hasn't been trained to handle daily or sporting demands

    • Postural stress that builds up over weeks rather than happening all at once

    • A dull ache or sharp pain localised to the lower back

    • Pain that spreads into the buttock, hip, or down the leg

    • Stiffness, especially first thing in the morning or after sitting

    • Pain that worsens with bending, lifting, or prolonged standing

    • Muscle spasm or a "locked up" feeling

    • Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the leg or foot (a sign we assess carefully and may need to refer onward for imaging)

How Physiotherapy Helps

  • We assess movement patterns, strength, nerve involvement, and load tolerance to identify what's actually driving your pain.

  • Manual therapy and dry needling (Ghazi is a Certified Dry Needling Specialist) to reduce muscle guarding, ease acute pain, and improve movement quality early on.

  • Once the acute pain is settling, we build a structured, progressive programme to restore strength, control, and confidence in your back — so it can tolerate lifting, sport, and daily life again.

  • Whether your goal is getting back to the gym, BJJ, rugby, running, or simply picking up your kids without hesitation, we build the plan around what matters to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No — you can book directly with us. If we feel imaging or a specialist opinion is needed, we'll guide you through that too.

  • This varies depending on how long you've had the pain and what's driving it. Many people notice a meaningful change within 2–3 sessions, with a full rehab plan typically running over several weeks.

  • In almost all cases, yes — and it's usually part of the solution. We'll guide you on what to modify and what to keep doing.

Ready to Get Your Back Moving Again?

Don't wait for lower back pain to become a long-term problem. Book an assessment at The Body Lab in Ranelagh and get a clear plan to recovery.

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