Back pain is one of the most common reasons people in Belmont visit a physiotherapist — and for good reason. Whether it’s from sitting at a desk all day, weekend gardening, or an old sports injury, back pain can quickly get in the way of daily life.
The good news? Most back pain can improve significantly with the right approach, and early treatment makes a big difference.
Why Back Pain Happens
Back pain is often caused by a combination of muscle tightness, joint stiffness, and changes to how your body moves after an injury. In many cases, it isn’t about one single “big” injury — it’s the result of smaller stresses building over time.
In Belmont, we see back pain most often in:
- Office workers sitting for long periods without movement breaks
- Tradies who lift, twist, and bend repetitively
- Parents and carers juggling lifting and bending at home
- Weekend athletes who return to sport without a proper warm-up
When to See a Physio for Back Pain
If your back pain lasts longer than a few days, comes on after an accident, or stops you from doing your usual activities, it’s worth getting checked.
Signs you should book a physiotherapy appointment include:
- Pain that is getting worse instead of better
- Pain spreading into the legs
- Tingling, numbness, or weakness in the legs
- Difficulty standing up straight or walking normally
How Physiotherapy Helps Back Pain
At Geelong Performance Physio, our Belmont physio team focuses on:
- Accurate assessment to find the root cause of your pain
- Hands-on treatment to reduce muscle tension, provide symptomatic pain relief and improve movement
- Exercise-based rehab to build resilience and capacity of your back
- Education so you understand your condition and can prevent future flare-ups
Our goal is to get you moving again as quickly as possible — without relying on ongoing passive treatments.
Simple Tips to Reduce Back Pain at Home
While waiting for your appointment, try these:
- Move regularly — even a 2-minute walk every 30 minutes can help
- Use a heat pack for 15–20 minutes to ease muscle tightness
- Gentle stretches for your lower back and hips can improve mobility
- Stay active — complete rest can actually slow recovery
Need Back Pain Relief in Belmont?
Don’t wait until it gets worse. Our experienced team at Geelong Performance Physio is here to help you recover and stay active.
📅 Book online today or call 03 5243 0232 to get started.
The advice given in this video is an example of what can work and does not replace any specific advice or rehab guidelines you have been given previously. Before starting any new exercise or rehab program or if you have a current injury check with a suitably qualified health care professional to make sure this is right for you.