What can a Physiotherapist do for Lower Back Pain: How Body Fit Can Help

Lower back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints in Australia, with up to 80% of people experiencing it at some point in their lives (Maher et al., 2017). At Body Fit Physiotherapy in North Adelaide, our team specialises in helping people overcome back pain using evidence-based treatment, hands-on therapy, exercise prescription, and modern rehabilitation facilities.

✅ Common Causes of Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain may come from:

• Muscle strain or ligament sprain

• Disc injuries (e.g. disc bulge, herniation)

• Facet joint irritation

• Nerve root compression (e.g. sciatica)

• Poor posture or sedentary lifestyle

Whether your pain is acute or chronic, early intervention with physiotherapy significantly improves your recovery time and helps prevent recurrence (Foster et al., 2018).

🧠 How Physiotherapy Helps Lower Back Pain

At Body Fit, we take a multi-modal approach:

1. Thorough Assessment & Diagnosis

We start with a detailed assessment of posture, movement, strength, flexibility, and nerve function to identify the root cause—not just the symptoms.

2. Hands-On Treatment

Techniques such as joint mobilisation, soft tissue therapy, dry needling, and taping may help reduce pain and restore mobility in the short term.

3. Exercise Therapy & Movement Retraining

Strengthening the deep core, glutes, and lumbar stabilisers is key to long-term results. Studies show exercise-based rehab is more effective than passive treatment alone (Saragiotto et al., 2016).

4. Education & Pain Management

Understanding your condition reduces fear-avoidance. We teach pain science, safe movement, and ergonomic strategies to support self-management.

5. Rehabilitation in Our Onsite Gym

Our clinic includes a fully equipped rehab gym, ideal for building functional strength and resilience under guided supervision.

📍 Why Choose Body Fit Physiotherapy in North Adelaide?

We’re not just focused on short-term relief—we’re focused on long-term results. Here's how we stand out:

• ✔️ Longer appointment times for individualised care

• ✔️ Private treatment rooms + gym-based rehab

• ✔️ Specialists in sports injuries, post-op rehab, pelvic health and NDIS

• ✔️ Located conveniently near Prospect, Walkerville, Medindie, and North Adelaide

“We help you move better, feel better, and stay better.”

🔎 Related Conditions We Treat

• Sciatica & nerve-related back pain

• Chronic lower back pain

• Lumbar disc bulges or degeneration

• Postural back pain (especially in desk workers)

• Post-surgical spinal rehab

🗓 Ready to Take the Next Step?

Book an appointment with a physiotherapist who understands how to treat lower back pain effectively. We’re here to guide you from your first session to full recovery.

📞 Call us or book online📍 Serving North Adelaide, Walkerville, Prospect & surrounding suburbs.

📚 References:

• Maher C, Underwood M, Buchbinder R. Non-specific low back pain. Lancet. 2017;389(10070):736-747.

• Foster NE, et al. Prevention and treatment of low back pain: evidence, challenges, and promising directions. Lancet. 2018;391(10137):2368-2383.

• Saragiotto BT, Maher CG, Yamato TP, et al. Motor control exercise for chronic non-specific low-back pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016;(1):CD012004.