Back Pain Landing

Does your back pain stop you from enjoying walking in the Lakes, playing with your grandchildren or being able to fully take part in your Yoga or Pilates class? Often people think it’s just wear and tear and accept its part of getting older or they keep thinking it will just go away on its own. 

When it comes to your back pain you may have received lots of conflicting advice which can lead to confusion. Suddenly everyone is an expert from your friends and family, to your next-door neighbor.  Everyone has an opinion and it can be difficult to know what and who to believe or who to trust. You may have visited your GP about your back pain; however, their ability to help is often limited to offering stronger and stronger painkillers, advising you to rest or to take time off work. They may have even referred you to see an NHS physio.   

We understand that you may have had bad experiences of physiotherapy in the past and may be skeptical about physiotherapy being able to help with your problem. We often hear that patients feel that no one takes the time to listen and understand their problem. Patient’s often report they feel unable to discuss things with their friends or family as they don’t want to burden them or because they fear they are sounding like a stuck record, always moaning about their pain.   

At Kendal Physiotherapy Centre, our physiotherapists are experts in treating patients with short- and long-term back problems. Our appointments are 45 minutes so that we can really listen to your story; how you have got to where you are and what you have tried so far. We then employ hands on techniques, rehabilitation exercises and patient education to teach you about your problem and help to decrease the fear associated with having debilitating back pain.