Lower back pain can limit movement and interfere with daily activities. In physiotherapy in Sainte-Foy (Quebec), a thorough clinical evaluation allows us to target the cause of the lumbar symptoms and to guide a personalized treatment according to your needs.
Some patients present with a diagnosis made following a medical consultation or imaging examination.
In physiotherapy, this information is taken into account, and treatment is based primarily on the clinical assessment, function and actual limitations of the patient.
Sciatica (sciatic nerve)
Low back pain
Lumbar sprain
Spinal stenosis
Foraminal stenosis
Spondylolysthesis
Instability
- Disc degeneration
Physiotherapy aims to reduce pain, improve mobility, restore strength and allow a gradual return to activities.
Lower back pain can have multiple origins and manifest itself differently depending on the condition, lifestyle and professional or sporting constraints. A physiotherapy assessment provides an understanding of the factors responsible for pain and functional limitations.
List:
Severe or persistent lower back pain (low back pain)
Lumbar stiffness, especially when standing up or after a prolonged position
increased pain when bending, extending or rotating
pain radiating to the buttock or thigh
discomfort during repetitive movements or carrying loads
decreased mobility and functional endurance
pain related to work, posture or physical activity
Lower back pain can have multiple origins and manifest itself differently depending on the condition, lifestyle and professional or sporting constraints. A physiotherapy assessment provides an understanding of the factors responsible for pain and functional limitations.
List:
Severe or persistent lower back pain (low back pain)
Lumbar stiffness, especially when standing up or after a prolonged position
increased pain when bending, extending or rotating
pain radiating to the buttock or thigh
discomfort during repetitive movements or carrying loads
decreased mobility and functional endurance
pain related to work, posture or physical activity
Lower back pain can have multiple origins and manifest itself differently depending on the condition, lifestyle and professional or sporting constraints. A physiotherapy assessment provides an understanding of the factors responsible for pain and functional limitations.
List:
Severe or persistent lower back pain (low back pain)
Lumbar stiffness, especially when standing up or after a prolonged position
increased pain when bending, extending or rotating
pain radiating to the buttock or thigh
discomfort during repetitive movements or carrying loads
decreased mobility and functional endurance
pain related to work, posture or physical activity
For complete care, consult our page dedicated to the treatment of low back pain in physiotherapy, where the therapeutic approaches used at the clinic are detailed according to your condition and your objectives.
Depending on the lumbar condition and functional goals, different physiotherapy approaches can be used as part of the treatment.
Are you wondering if physiotherapy is appropriate for your lower back condition?
An evaluation will determine the best approach based on your symptoms.
