Low Back Pain

Patient Profile

42-year-old office worker with a three-month history of low back pain following prolonged desk-based working. Pain was affecting sitting, driving, lifting their children, sleep, and gym attendance.

Clinical Findings

Assessment identified mechanical low back pain associated with reduced lumbar mobility, increased muscle tension, impaired trunk control, and reduced confidence with movement. No signs of serious pathology were identified.

Treatment

Treatment focused on restoring normal movement and reducing pain while improving the patient's confidence to move. Lumbar and thoracic joint mobilisations were used to improve spinal mobility, alongside soft tissue therapy and medical acupuncture to reduce muscle tension and pain. A progressive rehabilitation programme was introduced to improve core stability, strength, and movement control, supported by ergonomic advice and a personalised home exercise programme to facilitate long-term recovery and reduce the risk of recurrence.

Outcome

After six treatment sessions, pain had reduced significantly, sitting tolerance improved from 20 minutes to over two hours, sleep returned to normal, and the patient resumed unrestricted gym training and family activities. They were discharged with an independent maintenance programme.

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