Rehab for Chronic Back Pain on the Sunshine Coast

Chronic back pain can be defined as a frequent, long-term condition that can cause considerable pain and detriment to an individual's life. It is most often felt as an ache, tension or stiffness in the lower back muscles, though it can appear anywhere along the spine. This pain can range from mild to severe and usually persists for weeks, months or even years. Common causes of chronic back pain include sciatica, degenerative disc disease spinal stenosis, herniated discs or muscular strain caused from poor posture. 

Manual therapy uses hands-on techniques to treat a variety of physical conditions and improve pain, range of motion and flexibility. It covers a range of massage and mobilisation techniques and can be used to address various musculoskeletal, neurological, vestibular and other disorders associated with physical dysfunction and pain.  

Exercise therapy is a form of physical rehabilitation aimed at improving health problems or injuries. It focuses on providing supervised and prescribed physical activities to help those affected with specific conditions, such as back pain or arthritis, reach their maximum level of functional ability. Exercise therapy emphasises exercise and lifestyle modifications that target the affected area, reduce pain and improve strength, flexibility, range of motion, balance and coordination. Exercise therapy can help individuals avoid further injury regain independence. 

In certain cases, relaxation techniques have been shown to reduce back pain. Regular practice of relaxation techniques can allow muscles to relax deeply and may alleviate the discomfort associated with backaches.