Back Pain
Struggling with back pain in Ipswich?
Is your back feeling more vulnerable as time passes? Or getting stiffer and stiffer, no matter what you do?
Do you long for the freedom to move without limitations?
Unsure if you should you rest or exercise through the pain?
The good news is this:
You’re not alone, and Physio7 helps people with back pain every day
Does this sound like you?
Many of the people we help at Physio7 say things like:
“I wake up stiff every morning”
“I can’t sit comfortably for more than 10 minutes”
I’m scared to bend in case it locks up again”
One day, their back started hurting — maybe after lifting something, maybe after a long drive, or maybe for no obvious reason at all. They hoped it would settle down on its own… but it didn’t.
Weeks turned into months. And instead of improving, the pain became a bigger part of their life — affecting sleep, movement, and mood.
They often tried things like massage, stretches, YouTube exercises, or just ‘resting up’. But nothing seemed to bring lasting change.
They were told to take painkillers or just ‘wait it out’.
But that advice rarely works for persistent back pain — and can even make things worse.
In Too Much Pain to Come In Yet?
Start with our FREE Emergency Back Pain Guide
If you’re within the first 72 hours of a back pain flare-up and struggling to move, this guide is for you.
Created by Chartered Physiotherapist Chris Spurling, this is the exact advice we give to patients who can’t get to the clinic (yet).
You’ll Learn:
The safest positions for pain relief
What to avoid in the first 3 days
How to begin gentle movement
When to seek treatment
Here's the Truth About Back Pain
Back pain is rarely caused by just one thing. It’s usually a mix of factors — stiff joints, tight muscles, weakness, movement habits, stress — and unless these are identified and addressed properly, the pain tends to stick around.
Painkillers might numb the symptoms. Rest might feel good for a few days. But neither gets to the root of the issue.
Tired of Conflicting Advice?
You’re not the only one. You may have heard:
“Don’t bend.”
“Stay active.”
“Get a scan.”
“Avoid exercise.”
“You might need surgery.”
It’s no wonder people feel stuck and anxious about what to do next.
At Physio7, we help people with back pain in Ipswich who are fed up with short-term fixes and want real answers.
We listen. We assess properly. We treat the root cause — not just the symptoms.
What Makes Our Assessment Different?
At Physio7, we don’t just ask what hurts — we ask why.
Our in-depth assessment is designed to uncover:
✔ Which joints, nerves or soft tissues are irritated
✔ What movements are causing strain
✔ Whether muscle weakness or poor control is involved
Once we understand the root cause, we can treat it directly — and stop chasing symptoms.
Our 3-Step Approach to Lasting Relief
RELIEVE
Calm the pain with hands-on treatment, positions of ease, electrical therapies, practical advice, and strategies to reduce muscle spasm.
RELEASE
Free up stiff joints and tight muscles — and restore alignment and movement control.
REBUILD
Restore strength, power, edurance…. and your confidence to move freely again.
Not Sure if Physio Will Help?
Many people come to us feeling uncertain. Many have struggled with recurring flare-ups for years, unsure if things can ever truly improve.
We work with a wide range of people, including:
Active adults with back pain that flares after bending, lifting or sitting
Gym-goers and athletes recovering from lifting, running or impact-related injuries
Older adults with spinal stenosis who struggle to walk or stand for long
Whether your pain is new or has been hanging around for years — we’ll help you understand it, treat it, and prevent it from coming back.
Not sure if we’re the right fit? Just get in touch. We’re always happy to listen and advise.
Ready to Get Started?
Book a hands-on treatment and a custom plan to fix the root cause.
What to book?
New injury or recent flare-up? Book a 40-minute assessment
Multiple or complex issues? (you may have visited other therapists) Book a 55-minute assessment
Did you know?
Imbalances in the muscles supporting the spine can lead to back pain. Strengthening weak muscles, releasing tight ones and maintaining a balanced exercise routine can help prevent and manage these imbalances.
If the pelvis is tilted or rotated, it can affect the curvature of the spine. These spinal misalignments can contribute to back pain.
The spine is a complex structure. Back pain can result from issues with intervertebral discs, vertebrae, facet joints, sacroiliac joints, muscles, ligaments and nerves. It is therefore wise to seek professional help to diagnose and treat your painful back.