Low Back Pain Physiotherapy in Bury St Edmunds

Physiotherapy for low back pain in Bury St Edmunds

Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a physiotherapist. I offer careful assessment, hands on treatment and a tailored plan to ease pain and get you moving again.

Mobilisation of a patient's lower back during a physiotherapy session
Expert assessment

A thorough assessment to understand your back pain, how it affects you and what is driving it.

Manual therapy for low back pain in the clinic treatment room
Hands on treatment and exercise

Skilled hands on treatment combined with tailored exercise to ease pain and restore movement.

How physiotherapy helps

At EW Physio, I assess your low back pain carefully, explain what is going on in plain English, and build a personalised plan of hands on treatment, exercise and advice to ease your symptoms and help prevent it returning.

Physiotherapist assessing a patient's spinal movement at EW Physio
Eases your pain

Hands on treatment and gentle movement help settle pain and reduce stiffness.

Soft tissue massage along the back to ease muscle tension at EW Physio
Restores movement

A progressive exercise plan rebuilds strength and confidence in your back.

LOW BACK PAIN

Understanding low back pain

Close-up of lower back mobilisation during a physiotherapy session

Symptoms and common causes

Low back pain can range from a dull ache to sharp, limiting pain, and often affects sleep, work and everyday movement. Most low back pain is not serious and responds well to physiotherapy.

Common causes
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Muscle or joint strain from lifting, bending or awkward movement.

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Stiffness from prolonged sitting or poor posture.

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Wear and tear or age related changes in the spine.

What to expect

Low back pain can come on for many reasons. Common ones include:

Your first appointment
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A thorough assessment of your back, movement and history.

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Hands on treatment and a tailored exercise plan to ease pain.

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Clear advice and a plan reviewed as you improve.

Most low back pain settles with the right care. If you have severe or worsening pain, numbness, or any loss of bladder or bowel control, seek urgent medical advice rather than waiting for an appointment.

Low back pain treatment on a couch at the physiotherapy clinic in Bury St Edmunds