Back pain, backache and pain along the spine is one of the most common musculoskeletal issues, that we help people with at BOOST PHYSIO.
Back pain affects millions of people every year. Whether it’s a sharp, sudden pain or a persistent, nagging ache, back pain can significantly impact your daily life, work, and overall well-being.
BOOST PHYSIO’s approach to helping and treating people with Back Pain
Our physiotherapists specialise in assessing, diagnosing and treating back pain with a personalised and evidence-based approach so that you can recover quickly and fully.
We use a hands-on approach combined with advanced rehabilitation techniques to not only relieve pain but also prevent recurrence. Our treatment plans are tailored to your specific needs, lifestyle, and goals, ensuring you get back to doing what you love as quickly as possible.
Common Causes Of Back Pain That We Treat
✔ Muscle Strains & Ligament Sprains – Often caused by poor posture, sudden movements, or lifting heavy objects incorrectly.
✔ Herniated Discs – bulging or “slipped discs” can be excruciating and can pinch nerves, causing pain, numbness, or tingling.
✔ Sciatica – Compression of the sciatic nerve, leading to radiating pain down the leg.
✔ Facet Joint Dysfunction – Inflammation or stiffness in the small joints of the spine.
✔ Spinal Stenosis – Narrowing of the spinal canal, which can lead to pain in the backs of the legs when walking and standing.
✔ Postural Issues & Sedentary Lifestyles – Poor sitting habits and lack of movement contribute to chronic back pain.
✔ Osteoarthritis & Degenerative Changes – Age-related wear and tear affecting the spine.
Our Back Pain Treatment Approach
We believe in a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to treating back pain. We have helped thousands of people recover, our approach includes:
1. Mobilisation Of The Spine Joints
We use specialist manual therapy techniques and Maitland, Mulligan and McKenzie spinal mobilisation techniques to restore normal mobility to the vertebral joints in the back.
2. Soft Tissue Release Techniques
Trigger Point release, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques and deep tissue massage are some of the ways we release the painful muscle spasm and tension from the back.
3. Postural and Movement Analysis
Poor posture and movement patterns can be key contributors to back pain. We assess your posture, gait, and biomechanics to provide corrective strategies and ergonomic advice.
4. Spinal Decompression and Nerve Mobilisation Techniques
For conditions like sciatica and pinched nerves, we use techniques aiming to decompress pinched or trapped nerves. This includes nerve mobilisation and gliding techniques to allow the nerve to move more freely again.
5. Acupuncture & Dry Needling
Where appropriate using acupuncture can be a very effective adjunct to relieve back pain, muscle spasm and restore movement into the back and spine.
6. Personalised Exercise Rehabilitation Programmes
We design targeted strengthening and flexibility exercises for each patient individually to restore mobility and improve core strength. A structured rehabilitation programme helps prevent future episodes of back pain.
7. Hydrotherapy and Aquatic Therapy
Restoring movement and reducing pain in the pool can be very effective way to make progress- particularly when movement is very painful.
8. Education and Self-Management Strategies
Empowering our patients is a key part of our BOOST PHYSIO philosophy. We provide guidance on lifestyle modifications, sleep positions, and self-care strategies to manage and prevent back pain long-term.
Long standing, persistent, chronic back pain or backache can be very troubling and debilitating. Getting it resolved or under control should always be a priority and the good news is there are many treatment options that we use at BOOST PHYSIO to help our patients with chronic back pain recover. Treatment is ALWAYS tailored to our specific patient we are helping. We combine our examination findings, the diagnosis, lifestyle and goals of our patient to create the optimum treatment package to help them recover and achieve their goals. Some of the treatments we may include are:
- Soft tissue release massage
- Joint mobilisations
- Acupuncture
- Aquatic Therapy
- Nerve mobilisation techniques for nerve pain
- TENS machines for self management
- Personalised exercise programme
- Lifestyle advice
- Sleep advice
Medical research and evidence shows conclusively that exercise is an essential part of helping to treat, manage and resolve back pain and backache. BOOST PHYSIO’s team create a personalised programme appropriate for each individual we treat and is suitable to help improve their condition. There is no conclusive proof or evidence that one form of exercise is superior to another. For example is swimming better than pilates? Is yoga better for back pain than walking? There is no evidence to say one type of exercise is superior to another type of exercise. For exercise to be effective it must be done consistently and regularly and we always recommend patients choose something they enjoy, that is accessible to them and will help improve mobility, strength and fitness without triggering back pain.
At BOOST PHYSIO our team offers a comprehensive approach to back pain management, including hands on manual therapy- this includes techniques to release muscle spasm, mobilisation of the joints of the spine to restore mobility and decompress tissues. We design individualised exercise programs to help our patients treat themselves between appointments – which includes stretches to relieve tension and pain, and core strengthening type exercises like pilates, posture correction, and education on self-management strategies to alleviate pain and prevent recurrence.
Every case of back pain is different. Some cases of back pain get better and recover in a few days, other cases may take a very long time. Back pain or backache that is localised to the spine area only- around 80% of cases resolve within 6 weeks. If the back pain is accompanied with shooting or referred pain down the leg or arm, which might indicate a pinched or irritated nerve, time frames can take longer for recovery.
Our team of Physiotherapists at BOOST PHYSIO try very hard to avoid causing patients more pain or discomfort. Our aim is to make people feel more comfortable and have less pain. Sometimes some treatments involving hands on techniques like deep tissue massage or joint mobilisations can cause an ache or discomfort- most patients describe this to us as a “good pain” compared to the “bad pain” of their condition.
When Should You See a Physiotherapist for Back Pain?
If you are experiencing any of the following, we would recommend you book an appointment with one of our musculoskeletal physiotherapists:
✔ High levels of pain (more than 5/10 pain intensity level where 10/10 is worst pain in the world.
✔ Persistent back pain lasting more than a few days.
✔ Pain radiating down the leg or associated with numbness/tingling.
✔ Stiffness or restricted movement that impacts daily activities.
✔ Difficulty standing, walking, or sitting for prolonged periods.
✔ Recurrent episodes of back pain affecting your quality of life.
✔ If you are considering back surgery and you have not had physiotherapy yet- we recommend consulting with us.
Book Your Expert Back Pain Consultation Today
Don’t let back pain hold you back! At BOOST PHYSIO, we’re dedicated to helping you regain movement, strength, and confidence. Book an appointment today at one of our expert physiotherapy clinics across London and take the first step towards a pain-free back.
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