5 Effective Physiotherapy Exercises for Back Pain

Struggling with back pain? In this video, physiotherapist Sanjana Prakash demonstrates some effective at home exercises you can do to help ease your symptoms. - LINKS Book an appointment: https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/find-an-appointment Learn more about back pain and treatment options in our Health Matters blog: https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/health-matters/bones-and-joints/back-problems-and-treatments - CHAPTERS 0:00 – Introduction 0:23 – The importance of exercise for back pain 1:26 – Lumbar rotations 2:21 – Cat/cow 3:28 – Child’s pose 4:16 – Back extensions 4:56 – Bird dogs 6:04 – What to avoid 6:47 – When to see a physiotherapist 7:09 – Outro Exercises our physiotherapist recommends for back pain: - Lumbar rotations - Cat/cow - Child’s pose - Back extensions - Bird dogs What causes back pain? There are a wide variety of factors that can cause back pain. Common causes of back pain include bad posture, heavy lifting, muscle or ligament strain, or lack of exercise. Conditions that can cause back pain include bulging or ruptured discs, arthritis, sciatica, scoliosis, and osteoporosis. If you are affected by chronic back pain that won’t go away, despite over-the-counter medication or increased physical exercise, it’s time to seek medical assistance. Your doctor can help determine what may be troubling your back. Should I be worried about back spasms? Spasms in your back muscles is a common type of back pain. They can feel like small twinges or debilitating contractions. You can apply at home treatments to help ease the spasms. These can include ice and heat, muscle relaxants, massages, stretches, and consistent exercise. In some cases, back spasms can be a sign of a serious condition. If you are concerned about back spasm or pain, visit your GP or a physiotherapist right away to further investigate your symptoms. What does nerve pain in the back feel like? People often describe nerve pain in the back as feeling like a burning, shooting, stabbing, or electric shock sensation. You may also feel tingling, numbness, or extra sensitivity, so even a light touch, clothing, or bed sheets can feel painful. Want further information or advice about treatments for back pain? Leave a comment below and we’ll create future videos based on your suggestions. Sanjana Prakash is a Physiotherapist at Ross Hall Clinic Braehead in Glasgow. To book an appointment with Sanjana: https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/consultants/sanjana-prakash To discover how Circle Health Group can help you treat back pain: https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/treatments/back-pain To see how Ross Hall Hospital can help you: https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/hospitals/ross-hall-clinic-braehead/physiotherapy-centre #backpainexercises #backpain #backexercises #physiotherapy #backpaintreatment