Ease back pain with exercise in water with a physiotherapist.What are the common causes of back pain?
There are many different causes of back pain, but some of the more common ones include: - Strained muscles: Muscles can become strained from overuse, poor posture, or sudden movements. This is often the cause of back pain that occurs after lifting something heavy or playing sports. |
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- Bulging or herniated discs: The discs in your spine act as cushions between the vertebrae. If one of them becomes damaged, it can bulge out or rupture and put pressure on the nerves nearby. This can cause pain, numbness, or weakness in the affected area.
- Arthritis: This degenerative condition can cause pain and stiffness in the joints, including those in the spine.
- Osteoporosis: This condition weakens the bones, making them more likely to break. A broken bone in the spine can cause severe pain.
- Scoliosis: This is a condition that causes the spine to curve to the side. It can lead to back pain, as well as difficulty breathing.
- Spinal stenosis: This is a narrowing of the space inside the spine, which can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. This can cause pain, numbness, or weakness in the affected area.
How can hydrotherapy help back pain?
Hydrotherapy, also known as water therapy, is a type of physical therapy that uses water to help relieve pain and improve function. The buoyancy of the water can help to reduce stress on the joints and muscles, while the warmth can help to relax the muscles and reduce inflammation. There are many different exercises that can be done in a pool or other body of water, and a physical therapist can help to create a custom program for each individual. Hydrotherapy can be an effective treatment for many different conditions, including back pain. It can also be used as a preventative measure to help reduce the risk of developing back pain in the future.
How can I make an appointment?
If you would like to book an appointment for hydrotherapy, please call us on (07) 3155 2253. Alternatively, you can speak to your surgeon or physiotherapist who may be able to refer you for hydrotherapy. You could also self refer using our website form.
- Arthritis: This degenerative condition can cause pain and stiffness in the joints, including those in the spine.
- Osteoporosis: This condition weakens the bones, making them more likely to break. A broken bone in the spine can cause severe pain.
- Scoliosis: This is a condition that causes the spine to curve to the side. It can lead to back pain, as well as difficulty breathing.
- Spinal stenosis: This is a narrowing of the space inside the spine, which can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. This can cause pain, numbness, or weakness in the affected area.
How can hydrotherapy help back pain?
Hydrotherapy, also known as water therapy, is a type of physical therapy that uses water to help relieve pain and improve function. The buoyancy of the water can help to reduce stress on the joints and muscles, while the warmth can help to relax the muscles and reduce inflammation. There are many different exercises that can be done in a pool or other body of water, and a physical therapist can help to create a custom program for each individual. Hydrotherapy can be an effective treatment for many different conditions, including back pain. It can also be used as a preventative measure to help reduce the risk of developing back pain in the future.
How can I make an appointment?
If you would like to book an appointment for hydrotherapy, please call us on (07) 3155 2253. Alternatively, you can speak to your surgeon or physiotherapist who may be able to refer you for hydrotherapy. You could also self refer using our website form.