Why Does My Back Hurt?
BeachLife Physiotherapy • 10 May 2024
Lower back pain is the most common condition treated by physiotherapists. While there are many potential factors leading to back pain, below are 3 of the more common structures that are often involved:
- Facet joint pain usually occurs when leaning backwards or twisting. It normally localises to one side of the back and can be quite sharp
- Disc pain more commonly hurts when bending forwards. It usually hurts closer to the centre of the spine and spreads out. It quite often also shoots down one leg.
- Sacroiliac joint pain usually presents just below the belt line on one side, hurts with prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and getting up from a chair. It can also refer into the glutes on that side.
Whatever type of lower back pain you are experiencing, we are here to help!
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