Low Back Pain Treatment in Bath

We can effectively treat many causes of back pain, including muscle strains ('pulled' muscles), facet joint locks, intervertebral disc prolapse and herniation ('slipped disc'), trapped nerves and sciatica, osteoarthritis pain, psoas spasm, tendonitis, sacroiliac joint issues, pubic symphysis disorder and postural problems.

During your initial appointment, we'll ask you a range of questions and conduct a thorough physical assessment of the problem area. We'll explain the cause of your pain, and a treatment plan will be tailor-made for your diagnosis.

Backache and low back pain is very often linked to poor posture, a lack of core strength, loss of flexibility and lifestyle factors including being sedentary. We will assess your posture, strength and flexibility, and provide you with a home exercise plan to strengthen you back up. You'll also be given tips on maintaining a better posture and suggestions for lifestyle modifications, if needed.

Low back pain can occasionally be caused by non-musculoskeletal problems, including back pain originating from the bowel, prostate and kidney. If necessary, we can refer you on for further tests, to rule this out before we commence treatment.

Effective Low Back Pain Relief in Bath

Causes of Low Back Pain (Backache)

• Repetitive strain injuries

• Muscle strains (pulled muscles)

• Facet joint lock and back spasm

• Osteoarthritis; age-related wear and tear

• Intervertebral disc prolapse (bulging or slipped disk)

• Inflammatory conditions such as Ankylosing Spondylitis

• Osteoporosis

• Poor posture and other lifestyle factors

• Sacroiliac joint problems

• Gluteal tendinopathy

Our services

Effective, hands-on physical therapy to improve mobility, reduce pain and boost your body's natural ability to heal itself.

Manual Therapy

Expert help to diagnose and treat all your musculoskeletal problems. An effective combination of hands-on physical therapy, mobilisations and manipulations, with remedial exercises and lifestyle advice to help you get out of pain - and stay that way!

Sports Injury Clinic & Taping

Effective treatment of sports injuries includes finding the root cause of the problem. We'll carry out a whole- body assessment to pinpoint any areas of weakness, creating a tailored treatment and sports rehab plan, to build you back stronger and more resilient than before.

Deep tissue massage has a number of benefits including speeding up recovery time, decreasing muscle soreness and tension, and improving circulation. Sports massage can help prevent injuries such as calf strains by improving flexibility and lymphatic drainage.

Deep Tissue & Sports Massage

Rehabilitation Programs

Joint Mobilisation & Manipulation

Cranial Osteopathy & Epleys

Exercises tailor-made to help you rebuild strength and resilience. Whether you're returning from injury, rebuilding core strength after a period of inactivity, or just wanting to feel your best, a return to full strength is an essential component of fitness.

Cranial osteopathy can be used for the treatment of headaches, migraine prevention, sinus issues, TMJ pain, and to improve lymphatic drainage. Epleys manoeuvre is used to relieve vertigo, dizziness and balance issues associated with an ear condition called BPPV.

Are you suffering with tight, stiff joints and achey muscles? Joint mobilisation and manipulation improves joint mobility and function and decreases pain levels. It is particularly effective for the relief of many knee and hip problems, low back pain and stiff, tight upper backs and shoulders.

What our patients say

"After dealing with daily tension headaches and ongoing upper back pain for so long, I didn't expect such a big change - but Marianne has been incredible. She is exceptionally knowledgeable, but also so understanding and easy to talk to. Thanks to her treatment, my headaches have almost completely gone and my back has really improved. It's made a huge difference to my quality of life!" - Clare H, Bath

"A good friend recommended that I seek out Marianne for treatment for ongoing neck discomfort. I am so glad that I did! After just a few treatments I am extremely impressed by the results. Marianne is highly skilled, knowledgeable, thoughtful and quickly puts you at ease with her warmth and friendliness.The treatments are non intrusive, reassuring and highly therapeutic and thoughtful advice for follow up home exercises help to really build on her work. I would have no reservations in recommending" - Candy H, Freshford

"Marianne has been extremely useful in working on my arthritic joints, primarily knees, over a period. She has given me a series of exercises so I only need sessions as and when necessary" - Peter B