Lower Back Pain
Our physiotherapist assesses lower back pain, considering the hips, spine, pelvis, and overall movement patterns for structural or functional contributions.
Physiotherapy Consultation for Lower back pain
A physiotherapy consultation for lower back pain at Yokohama Physio begins with a discussion of your pain history and symptoms. This is followed by a thorough assessment of your lower back's structure and mechanical function to understand how it interacts with your environment and whether movement patterns may be contributing to your pain.
Our physiotherapists evaluate your posture and movement, including any compensatory patterns or imbalances that may contribute to your lower back pain. We also assess the strength and flexibility of muscles around your lower back, hips, and pelvis to tailor a treatment plan to your needs.
Based on our findings, we discuss a management strategy with you to help alleviate your lower back pain and achieve your goals.
For expert treatment of lower back pain in Yokohama, contact us today to schedule your consultation.
Muscle Strain: Overstretching or tearing of muscles or tendons in the lower back.
Herniated Disc: The soft inner core of a spinal disc pushes through a crack in the outer layer, irritating nearby nerves.
Degenerative Disc Disease: Breakdown of discs between vertebrae over time.
Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal, putting pressure on nerves.
Sciatica: Compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, causing pain in the buttocks and legs.
Spondylolisthesis: One vertebra slips forward over the vertebra below it.
Osteoarthritis: Breakdown of cartilage between the facet joints in the spine.
Muscle Spasms: Sudden, involuntary contractions of muscles in the lower back.
Compression Fractures: Vertebrae in the spine collapse, often due to osteoporosis.
Lumbar Radiculopathy: commonly known as sciatica, refers to the irritation or compression of a nerve in the lower back (lumbar region) that causes pain, numbness, or weakness that radiates down the leg.
Understanding common lower back injuries is crucial for effective treatment. Some prevalent injuries include:
Our physiotherapists can offer treatments such as:
At Yokohama Physio, we offer a variety of treatments for lower back pain, tailored to your specific needs. Our treatments include:
Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques to mobilize and manipulate the spine and surrounding tissues to reduce pain and improve mobility.
Exercise Therapy: Customized exercises to strengthen the muscles supporting the spine, improve flexibility, and correct posture.
Education and Self-Management: Guidance on ergonomics, posture, and lifestyle modifications to prevent re-injury and manage symptoms at home.
Massage Therapy: Therapeutic massage to relax muscles, improve circulation, and reduce tension in the lower back.
Taping: Application of kinesiology tape to support muscles and joints, reduce pain, and improve function.
Postural Correction: Techniques to improve posture and body mechanics to prevent strain on the lower back.
Functional Movement Screening: Assessment of movement patterns to identify and correct imbalances that may contribute to lower back pain.
Contact us at Yokohama Physio to schedule your consultation and start your journey to a pain-free life.
