For different types of back pain, such as non-specific lower back pain, sciatic pain, or spinal stenosis — a physiotherapist may recommend a treatment plan that will likely include education around your condition, a home based exercise program, and self-management techniques. Your unique treatment plan may involve manual therapy, movement exercises, and progressive strengthening exercises.
Manual therapy uses hands or other tools to relieve pain and stiffness, improve joints and muscles’ movement, and potentially enhance muscles’ strength. Movement exercises include those exercises that restore motion. If you have low back chronic pain, progressive strengthening exercises that focus on core stability can also help.