Back Pain & Sciatica Treatment in Ipswich
Get Clear Answers. Feel Stronger. Move Freely Again.
Struggling with back pain or sciatica that just won’t settle?
Feeling stiffer, more vulnerable, or even fearful of movement?
Tried stretching, massage, or rest — but nothing seems to last?
You’re not alone. At Physio7, we specialise in helping people overcome persistent or recurring back pain and sciatica using expert assessment, hands-on treatment, and targeted rehab.
Sound Familiar?
“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.”
For many people, back pain starts suddenly — after lifting, a long car journey, or during a stressful period. They assume it will settle... but it doesn’t.
Weeks turn into months. It starts affecting sleep, work, and confidence.
They’re told to rest, take painkillers, or “wait it out” — but that rarely works for stubborn back pain.
Back Pain Can Be Complex — But It’s Treatable
Painkillers may numb it. Rest might give temporary relief. But without addressing the root cause, pain usually returns.
Common underlying problems include:
Spinal or hip stiffness and poor mobility
Pelvic misalignment
Muscle imbalance and core weakness
Poor movement habits or posture
Nerve irritation or sensitivity.
In Too Much Pain to Come In Yet?
Start with our FREE Emergency Back Pain Guide
If your back pain or sciatica is so severe that even getting to the clinic feels impossible, don’t panic — you’re not alone.
We’ve put together a simple Emergency Back Pain Advice page with clear, practical steps you can take at home in the first few days of a flare-up.
It covers:
The safest positions for relief
What to avoid in the early stages
When and how to start gentle movement
When to seek extra help
It’s not a long-term fix — but it can help calm things down until you’re ready for a proper assessment.
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.
How Do We Get Results?
Treatment follows our 3-Step System:
Relieve
Reduce pain and muscle spasm with hands-on therapy, positions of ease, and calming strategies including electrical treatment if appropriate.
Restore
Free up stiff joints and tight muscles — and re-establish healthy spinal alignment and movement patterns.
Rebuild
Develop strength, resilience, and confidence — so you can return to bending, lifting, working, or training without fear.
Who We Work With
We regularly help:
Active adults with back pain that flares after bending or sitting
Gym-goers and athletes recovering from lifting or impact injuries
Older adults with spinal stenosis, sciatica or nerve symptoms
Desk-based professionals with stiffness, pain, and reduced mobility
“Matt, a 40-year-old software developer, came to us after years of severe on-off back pain. After one month of focused treatment and movement retraining, he had returned to training. After 3-4 months, his pain was gone — and he was back to martial arts and strength training without fear.”
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re ready for answers, relief, and a structured plan to fix the root cause — we’re here to help.
40-minute assessment — for new issues or recent flare-ups
55-minute assessment — for complex or recurring pain, or if other treatments haven’t worked
Specialist Insight
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.