Home › Back pain
Conditions we treat
Supportive care for back pain
Most back pain is mechanical, which means it responds well to the right assessment and the right loading. Most people are never told what is actually causing theirs.
What it feels like
Symptoms people describe
- A dull ache across the lower back that is worse after sitting
- Sharp catches when bending, lifting or twisting
- Stiffness first thing in the morning that eases as you move
- Pain that spreads into the buttock or down the leg
- Difficulty standing straight after being seated a long while
Why it happens
Common causes
Prolonged sitting
Desk work and driving load the lower back in a sustained position it was not built to hold all day.
Lifting and manual work
Repeated bending and lifting, especially with rotation, is a common trigger.
Deconditioning
When the muscles supporting the spine are weak, ordinary loads start to hurt.
Disc involvement
Where a disc is contributing, symptoms often extend beyond the back itself.
How we treat it
Our approach
- AssessmentA full history and physical examination to identify what is generating the pain, rather than treating the area that hurts.
- ExplanationYou are shown what we found and why it produces your symptoms before treatment begins.
- TreatmentAdjustment, mobilisation, decompression or dry needling, chosen for what the assessment showed.
- RehabilitationLoading and strengthening so the improvement holds.
Damansara Jaya and Taman Wahyu
Tell us where it hurts
Message us on WhatsApp and we will come back with the next available times.
Visit us
Two centres across the Klang Valley
Petaling Jaya
Damansara Jaya
GF, No 79, Jalan SS 22/23, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am to 6pm. Thursday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm. Closed Monday.
Walking distance from Atria Shopping Mall
Kuala Lumpur
Taman Wahyu
G-03A and 1-03A, Residensi Lakeville, 68 Jalan Sibu, Taman Wahyu, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am to 6pm. Thursday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm. Closed Monday.
Home of our dedicated physiotherapy floor
Questions
Back pain questions
How long does back pain take to settle?
It depends on what is causing it. After your assessment you will be given a plan with review points rather than an open ended course of visits.
Should I rest or keep moving?
For most mechanical back pain, staying gently active beats bed rest. We will tell you what is safe for your case.
Do I need an X-ray or MRI?
Usually not. If your assessment suggests imaging is needed we will say so and help you arrange it.
Is it chiropractic or physiotherapy I need?
Often both. Chiropractic restores joint movement, physiotherapy rebuilds the strength that keeps it there.