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Back pain affects most people at some point, and the good news is that the large majority recovers well without scans or surgery. Our focus is settling the pain down, getting you moving again early, and building the strength that keeps it from coming back.
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Conditions we treat
Each of these has its own page explaining what causes it, what you are likely to notice, and how we treat it. If you are not sure which one fits, that is what the assessment is for.
Lower Back Pain
The common one — painful, frightening, and usually much less serious than it feels.
Read moreSciatica
Pain travelling from the back into the buttock and down the leg.
Read moreDisc Herniation
A bulging disc pressing on nearby structures — and why scans mislead.
Read moreSacroiliac Joint Pain
Pain low and to one side, right over the dimple of the pelvis.
Read moreSpinal Stenosis
Leg pain and heaviness on walking that eases as soon as you sit or lean forward.
Read moreUpper Back Pain
Aching between the shoulder blades, and rib joints that catch when you breathe.
Read moreSigns and symptoms
- Sharp pain or a catching sensation when bending or twisting
- Difficulty standing up straight after sitting
- Pain radiating into the buttock, thigh or down the leg
- Morning stiffness that eases as you move
- Aching that builds through the day or after lifting
How we treat it
- Manual therapy to restore joint movement
- Guided early movement rather than bed rest
- Core and hip strengthening built up in stages
- Lifting technique and load management advice
- Education on what the pain does and does not mean
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Symptoms overlap between conditions, so the right treatment depends on an assessment. If your pain followed a significant injury, is getting worse, or comes with numbness, weakness or unexplained weight loss, please see your GP.
Book an assessment for back pain
No referral needed. Our physiotherapists across Seaton will assess what is going on and talk you through the plan. Ask a question first.
New patient? Choose Initial Consultation. Your assessment is free, and treatment is $49 when you book your second session, otherwise $98. Offer terms
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