Lower Back Pain Treatment
The most common form of lower back pain is non-specific which affects nearly 60-80% of people throughout their lifetime. Most of the time Lower back pain can be treated conservatively with an individualised progressive strengthening and stretching program.
Chronic Lower Back Pain
It’s defined as lower back pain which is attributable to a recognisable or known specific pathology (e.g. “slipped”/herniated/ bulging vertebral disc, spinal fracture, inflammatory disorder, structural deformity). Chronic lower back pain affects almost 23% of the population, with 11-12% of the population being disabled from this.
Exercise prescription through an AEP can help Non-specific and Chronic Lower Back pain through:
A graded exercise program that addresses any lumbar instability or muscle deficits.
A structured stretching/mobility program to supplement a progressive resistance program.
Education on self-managing strategies to assist/prevent current and future flare ups in pain and symptoms.