Back Pain Treatment Sydney CBD
Low back pain affects most adults at some point and rarely has a single cause. We assess the lumbar spine, hips and the muscles around them, treat the tissue driving your symptoms with massage, dry needling and cupping, then build the strength and movement habits that keep your back well.
How we treat back pain
We start by assessing how your lower back, hips and pelvis move together, and which muscles are overworking or switched off. Treatment typically combines remedial massage and myofascial release through the lumbar paraspinals, glutes and hip flexors, dry needling of trigger points, and cupping over broad areas of tension. Red light therapy can be added for persistent inflammation.
Once symptoms settle, exercise therapy builds the glute and core strength that protects the back, and we coach lifting, sitting and training technique so the problem does not keep coming back.
When to get checked first
Back pain after a fall or accident, pain with fever or unexplained weight loss, numbness around the groin, or new bladder or bowel problems need a doctor before any manual therapy. Tell us about any of these when you book.
Back conditions: symptoms and causes
| Condition | Common symptoms | Common causes |
|---|---|---|
| Low back pain | Dull or sharp pain in the lower back, stiffness, muscle spasms, pain radiating down the leg (sciatica), difficulty standing or sitting for long periods. | Muscle strain, herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, poor posture, lifting heavy objects improperly, obesity, sedentary lifestyle. |
| Sciatica | Pain radiating from the lower back down the back of the leg, numbness, tingling, weakness in the affected leg, difficulty sitting or standing for long periods. | Compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, often from a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, degenerative changes or trauma. |
| Lumbar spine dysfunction | Back pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, muscle weakness, muscle spasms. | Conditions affecting the lumbar spine including muscle strain, disc herniation, degenerative changes, spinal misalignment and poor posture. |
| Herniated disc (lumbar) | Back pain, radiating pain down one leg, numbness, tingling, weakness in the affected leg, difficulty standing or walking. | Rupture or bulging of a lumbar intervertebral disc, often from age-related degeneration, trauma, repetitive heavy lifting or sudden twisting. |
| Scoliosis | Abnormal curvature of the spine, uneven shoulders or hips, back pain, muscle stiffness. | Idiopathic in most cases; may be congenital or develop during adolescence, or relate to neuromuscular conditions and asymmetric muscle weakness or tightness. |
Treatments we use for back pain
Back pain FAQs
Should I rest or keep moving with lower back pain?
For most non-traumatic back pain, staying gently active recovers faster than bed rest. We help you find the movements that are comfortable, settle the tissue with hands-on treatment, and progress you back to normal activity.
Can you help with sciatica?
Often, yes. Where sciatic symptoms come from tight gluteal and hip muscles or lumbar stiffness, massage, dry needling and targeted exercise can reduce pain and improve function. Severe or progressive leg weakness or changes to bladder or bowel function need urgent medical assessment.
Get back pain assessed in Sydney CBD
Book an initial appointment online in under a minute. New clients choose "Consultation and Initial Treatment".