Back Pain Treatment

in Werribee

Man experiencing lower back pain at a doctor's office, with an illustrated overlay of a spinal cord and pelvis highlighting the lumbar region and lower back pain.

Assessment-led remedial massage and soft tissue therapy for persistent back pain

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek treatment and one of the most complex.

For many people, back pain isn’t caused by a single incident.
It often develops gradually through repeated loading, restricted movement, fatigue, and compensation patterns that build up over time.

At K-Flow Therapy, back pain is approached by first understanding why your back is under stress, not just treating the painful area.

Common Types of Back Pain I See in Clinic

Back pain can present in many different ways, including:

  • Ongoing lower back stiffness or tightness

  • Pain with bending, lifting, or twisting

  • Discomfort after long periods of sitting or standing

  • Back pain linked with hip tightness or reduced mobility

  • Flare-ups during training, work, or daily activity

In many cases, the pain itself is only one part of a bigger picture.

Why Back Pain Often Keeps Coming Back

Back pain is rarely just about “tight muscles.”

Common contributing factors include:

  • Limited movement through the hips or thoracic spine

  • Certain muscles working harder to compensate for restricted areas

  • Reduced tissue tolerance due to ongoing physical or mental stress

  • Increased nervous system sensitivity after repeated flare-ups

When these factors aren’t addressed, the body continues to rely on the same protective strategies — and pain tends to return.

How Back Pain Is Assessed at K-Flow Therapy

Every session starts with understanding how your body is responding to load and movement.

Assessment may involve:

  • Discussing when and how your pain started

  • Identifying movements that aggravate or ease symptoms

  • Noting areas of excessive tension or restriction

  • Looking at how your back interacts with your hips and lower body

This helps guide treatment toward the tissues and patterns most relevant to your symptoms.

Treatment Approach for Back Pain

Treatment is tailored to your presentation, not just the label “back pain.”

Depending on your needs, sessions may include:

  • Remedial massage to address excessive muscle tone and fatigue

  • Soft tissue techniques to improve tissue glide and movement comfort

  • Dry needling, where appropriate, to reduce local sensitivity and overactivity

The aim is not to force change, but to reduce unnecessary load and help your back tolerate movement more comfortably again.

Movement, Recovery, and Ongoing Management

Hands-on treatment works best when combined with sensible recovery.

Where appropriate, I may also provide:

  • Simple movement or mobility suggestions

  • Advice around training load, work demands, and recovery

  • Guidance on when to ease back into activity and when to temporarily modify it

These recommendations are kept practical and realistic not overwhelming.

When Back Pain Requires Medical Review

Most back pain responds well to conservative care, but some symptoms need further investigation.

Seek medical attention if you experience:

  • Progressive or unexplained weakness

  • Loss of bladder or bowel control

  • Severe or worsening nerve-related symptoms

Not Sure If This Describes Your Back Pain?

That’s very common.

Back pain doesn’t always fit neatly into one category, and symptoms often overlap with hip, nerve, or postural issues.
An initial consultation allows us to assess your situation properly and decide on the most appropriate approach.