A Chartered Physiotherapist has been trained to degree level in anatomy, physiology and pathology. Physiotherapists are therefore specialists in treating joint, spinal or soft tissue injuries including muscle or ligament strains/sprains. Physiotherapists work on injuries and medical conditions by correcting and improving the body's natural healing mechanisms. 4 in 5 adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives and it is more prevalent between the ages of 35-55. Unfortunately a percentage suffer with recurrent and persistent chronic back pain. Physiotherapy is beneficial for acute back pain and can prevent recurrence. It can also assist in the management of more chronic pain. Sciatic pain is typically felt as pain/burning radiating through the buttock, the back or side of the leg and into the foot. It can be associated with pins and needles or numbness. It is commonly caused by compression of the nerve, either from a prolapsed disc or degenerative changes.
