Almost everyone gets back pain at some point. Long hours at a desk, lifting something awkwardly, or simply a stressful week can all set it off. The good news: most back pain is not serious and improves with the right care.
Signs it’s time to book an assessment
- The pain has lasted more than a week or two without clear improvement
- It keeps coming back every few weeks or months
- Pain is spreading into your buttock or leg (this may be sciatica)
- It is stopping you from sleeping, working or exercising
- You are unsure which exercises are safe
When to see a doctor urgently
Go to a doctor or emergency department straight away if back pain comes with loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the groin, rapidly increasing leg weakness, fever, or follows a serious fall or accident.
What happens at your first physiotherapy visit
- A conversation about how the pain started, what makes it better or worse, and your goals.
- A movement assessment — how you bend, sit, stand and walk, plus strength and nerve checks.
- An explanation of what is likely causing your pain, in plain language.
- Treatment and a plan — usually hands-on therapy plus a few key exercises to start at home.
Rest or move?
Long bed rest usually slows recovery. Gentle, comfortable movement — short walks, changing positions often — tends to help. A physiotherapist can show you exactly which movements are right for your back.
At ABHIGYAN we see back pain every day at our Thalaghattapura and J P Nagar clinics. If travelling is hard, we also offer home visits and online consultations.