Back to Routine, Not Back Pain

As people get back to their normal routines—heading to the office, returning to school, or jumping back into their gym regimen—we often see a significant spike in cases of low back pain. This isn’t just a coincidence; it’s a direct result of changes in activity levels and posture.

“Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal (MSK) issues, affecting up to 80% of adults at some point in their lives” – Frymoyer JW et al, 1983

This statistic highlights just how widespread the problem is, and yet, many people don’t seek professional help, instead opting to “tough it out.”Don’t let back pain be your new normal. Whether your pain is a dull ache from a long commute or a sharp twinge from a workout, it’s a sign that something is out of balance. Many people assume that back pain is “normal”, or as I keep hearing from clients “they’ve had too many birthdays”. However ignoring the pain, and just assuming it will disappear over time can make the issue worse and actually take even longer to fix.

Your Go-To Solution for Back Pain

At Pinnacle Health we specialise in diagnosing and treating the root causes of your lower back pain. Our approach is not just about temporary relief; it’s about getting to the source of your problem and providing you with a long-term solution. We create personalised treatment plans that may include a combination of manual therapy, corrective exercises, ultrasound, education and advice to help you manage your symptoms and prevent future flare-ups.

“A significant portion of people with back pain had not received a diagnosis and were managing their pain with over-the-counter drugs” – BMJ Open, 2023

References

Frymoyer JW, Pope MH, Clements JH, Wilder DG, MacPherson B, Ashikaga T. Risk factors in low-back pain. An epidemiological survey. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1983 Feb;65(2):213-8.
BMJ 2023; 380 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2022-072962 (Published 22 March 2023)
Cite this as: BMJ 2023;380:e072962