MSK Physiotherapy
Lower Back Pain
Persistent aching, stiffness, and limited mobility in the lower back.
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy and can affect anyone, regardless of age or activity level. It may develop suddenly after lifting, bending or an injury, or gradually over time due to repetitive movements, prolonged sitting, poor posture or age-related changes. Because back pain can have many different causes, a thorough assessment is essential to identify the source of your symptoms and guide the most effective treatment.
Common causes
- Muscle strains
- Joint irritation and stiffness
- Disc injuries and disc bulges
- Facet joint pain
- Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction
- Osteoarthritis
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Pregnancy-related back and pelvic girdle pain
Assessment & treatment
No two cases of back pain are the same. Your physiotherapist will complete a comprehensive assessment to determine the cause of your symptoms and develop a treatment plan tailored to your goals, lifestyle and activity level.
Assessment may include:
- 1Discussing your symptoms, medical history and daily activities
- 2Assessing your posture, spinal movement, strength and flexibility
- 3Performing neurological and movement-based clinical tests
- 4Reviewing any X-rays, CT or MRI scans where appropriate
Treatment may include:
- Education about your condition and recovery
- Personalised exercise and strengthening programs
- Hands-on therapy, including joint mobilisation, dry needling and soft tissue techniques
- Activity modification and movement advice
- Strategies to improve mobility and reduce pain
- Taping if appropriate
- Rehabilitation to help you return to work, sport and everyday activities
How Simba Health treats Lower Back Pain
Our msk physiotherapy clinicians assess the cause of your symptoms and build a personalised, evidence-based plan to treat Lower Back Pain. With no GP referral required and initial appointments from $99, you can start care quickly at a clinic near you.
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Frequently asked questions
No. You can book msk physiotherapy directly at Simba Health with no GP referral, so you can start treatment for Lower Back Pain without delay. Initial appointments start from $99. A referral may still help if you're claiming under a care plan.
Lower Back Pain is treated under our msk physiotherapy service, with initial consultations from $99 and lower follow-up fees. We keep our pricing transparent so you know what to expect before your appointment.
Our msk physiotherapy clinicians assess the underlying cause of your symptoms, then build a personalised, evidence-based treatment plan for Lower Back Pain. Many people start to notice improvement once the right plan is underway.
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