The low back is a common source of pain that may be as a result of poor posture, sudden injury or over exertion (or all three!). Muscles, ligaments, nerves and joints can all cause irritation and discomfort in the lumbar area. A thorough assessment by a physiotherapist can determine the source of the pain through various manual tests which examine each structure in the lumbar area. Once the source of pain is identified our physiotherapists will, most likely, be able to treat the condition accordingly. The treatment modalities may include joint mobilisation, soft tissue therapy, acupuncture, cupping, stretches or exercise therapy depending on the structure that is at fault.
