What causes Back Pain?

Common causes of back pain can include a traumatic injury, a change in activity level, or an unexpected load on the back. Back pain may be acute due to a sudden trauma or a repetitive movement strain. Chronic back painoften starts with an acute incidencent but persists due to complex number of factors. A car accident, sports injury, work related injury or consistent poor posture are common causes of back pain. For example, lifting a heavy box with poor posture or an awkward sudden movement. Stress, poor sleep, anxiety and other lifestyle factors may contribute to back pain.

To help address your back pain, physiotherapy, chiropractic care and massage therapy may be recommended. The goal of these treatments is to help address your pain, manage symptoms and help restore normal function so that you can get back to activities you love.

Symptoms of Back Pain

Back pain can be localized or diffuse across one or both sides of the back as well as radiating into the glutes or even down the leg. Some things you may be experiencing include:

• increased pain and discomfort with bending or twisting

• you feel the need to stretch or crack your back to relieve discomfort

• worsening pain when standing, sitting or lying down

• pain radiating to other areas of the body

• weakness or numbness into the leg

How Physio, Chiro and Massage Therapy Help address back pain at Pursuit Physiotherapy

If you have been experiencing back pain, our physiotherapists, chiropractors and massage therapists are here to help you with your recovery through a safe and holistic approach. Our therapists across these modalities can work together to address all aspects of your concern, by providing a thorough assessment and treatment from deep tissue work to relaxation and exercise prescription.

Physiotherapy can include IMS dry needling to lower the sensitivity of the muscles and the nervous system, stimulate blood flow to the area and provide pain relief. Physiotherapy can also provide you with manual therapy and back specific exercises to help increase your mobility, strength, and function.

Massage Therapy provides a therapeutic approach to addressing back pain through the utilization of various massage techniques, breathing, relaxation, joint mobilization and stretching.

Chiropractic care specifically addresses the spine, joints and musculoskeletal function. Chiropractic care can provide a comprehensive treatment plan utilizing a blend of active release techniques, massage, joint mobilizations and manipulation, as well as an effective home exercise program leading to a long term solution.

Ready to book in or have any questions? Feel free to give us a call at 250-363-9707 to schedule your appointment with one of our physiotherapists, chiropractors or massage therapists at our new clinic located in Victoria BC.