Musculoskeletal
Chronic & Back Pain
Break the pain cycle and get back to living.
What is Chronic & Back Pain?
Chronic pain is pain that persists beyond normal healing time — commonly affecting the lower back, neck or joints. It often involves a mix of physical and nervous-system factors. Modern physiotherapy addresses both: easing the tissue problem while retraining the body and mind out of the pain cycle.
Persistent pain can take over your life, but it doesn't have to. Our evidence-based approach combines hands-on therapy, targeted exercise and education to reduce pain, restore movement and rebuild your confidence to be active again.
Signs & Symptoms
- Persistent back, neck or joint pain
- Stiffness, especially after rest
- Pain that limits work or daily activity
- Radiating pain, numbness or tingling (sciatica)
- Muscle tension and poor posture
- Reduced sleep, energy and mood
Our Approach
We start by understanding your pain and what drives it, then combine manual therapy, graded exercise and posture correction with clear education about pain. The goal is lasting relief and self-management — so you stay active and in control long after therapy ends.
Lasting Relief
Address the cause, not just symptoms.
Better Movement
Restore flexibility and function.
Avoid Surgery
Effective, non-surgical treatment.
Stay in Control
Tools to manage pain yourself.
Your Treatment Journey
- 1
In-Depth Assessment
Identifying the physical and lifestyle drivers of your pain.
- 2
Pain Relief
Manual therapy and modalities to calm symptoms early.
- 3
Graded Movement
Progressive exercise to restore strength and confidence in moving.
- 4
Posture & Habits
Correcting daily patterns that keep pain going.
- 5
Self-Management
Tools and a home plan so you stay well long term.
Recommended Exercises & Home Care
Simple activities that often support recovery between sessions — your therapist will tailor and progress these for you.
Graded walking
Short, regular walks built up slowly are one of the best treatments for persistent back and joint pain.
Core activation
Gentle abdominal and back exercises support the spine and reduce strain.
Mobility stretches
Easy stretches for the back, hips and neck ease stiffness and improve movement.
Relaxation breathing
Slow breathing calms the nervous system, which helps turn down persistent pain.
Things to Be Aware Of
- Hurt doesn't always mean harm — gentle movement is usually safe and helpful.
- Avoid long periods of bed rest; staying active aids recovery.
- Build activity up gradually rather than overdoing it on good days.
- Seek urgent advice for severe pain, numbness or loss of bladder/bowel control.
General guidance only — always follow the personalised plan from your physiotherapist before starting any exercise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Even pain present for years often improves significantly with the right combination of graded exercise, manual therapy and education that retrains the pain response.