Introduction
Back pain can feel like an endless struggle, but it doesn’t have to control your life. In this success story, we’re sharing the journey of a manual worker who was suffering from intense lower back pain for over six months, rating his pain as an 8/10 both in the mornings and at night. His progress is a testament to how the right treatment plan can turn things around.
The Initial Challenge
When this patient first walked into our clinic, he had been battling constant back pain that limited his daily movements and quality of life. Simple tasks like bending or lifting were a source of discomfort. After a thorough assessment, we determined that his pain stemmed from joint stiffness and muscle tightness, which caused a deep, dull ache—particularly when he bent to the side.
Creating a Personalised Treatment Plan
We knew that addressing his pain required more than just temporary relief. His treatment plan focused on lumbar mobilisations to target the stiffness and regular soft tissue massages to ease tight muscles. But that was only the beginning. We also designed a home exercise routine aimed at stretching the lower back and gradually building strength in his core and back muscles, ensuring long-term relief
A Journey of Progress
The transformation was remarkable. After just 4 sessions over 6 weeks, he was moving with ease, and his pain had significantly decreased. Morning stiffness was a thing of the past, and by the end of the program, his movement assessments were pain-free. Each session brought new improvements, restoring not only his physical health but his confidence to take on the demands of his job again.
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Matthew Bell – Sports Therapist
