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Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy. Whether caused by sports injuries, heavy lifting, poor posture, or long hours at a desk, back pain can interfere with work, exercise, and daily life. At In Balance Physio Manly, our experienced team specialises in treating the underlying causes of back pain and ... Read More

What is it? Spondylolisthesis is the slippage or movement of one vertebra in your spine relative to the adjacent vertebrae. The degree of slippage of the vertebrae leads to the grading of the spondylolisthesis.  Spondylolisthesis most commonly occurs in the lumbar (lower back), and the cervical (neck) vertebrae. Signs and symptoms include: Grading of Spondylolisthesis ... Read More

What is it? The lower back or lumbar spine is made up of 5 bones or vertebrae. The disc is made up of tough con-centric outer layers of tissue known as the annulus and a soft jellylike substance in the middle. Due to the structure of the spine and the nature of the way we ... Read More

What is it? Lumbar (lower back) nerve root irritation or “pinched nerve” is a common disorder occurring with compression of the nerves of the low back as they exit the spine.  The nerve roots exit through a tunnel, known as the lateral foramen, made up by 2 adjoining vertebrae.  Compression of the nerve root can ... Read More

Low back pain is (LBP) is the most common musculoskeletal problem in society and leading cause of years lived with disability. 80% of people will experience back pain in their lifetime, with up to 30% of those people progressing to chronic low back pain lasting more than 3 months. Most acute LBP episodes improve after ... Read More