Lower back pain

Also called: Lumbago · Kamar dard

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a physiotherapist in India. Most episodes are 'non-specific' — caused by strained muscles or stiff joints rather than serious disease — and improve well with guided movement, posture work and a gradual return to activity.

Typical course: 6–10 sessions — your physio confirms your personal plan after the first assessment.

Common signs

Aching or stiffness across the lower back
Pain that worsens after long sitting or standing
Difficulty bending, lifting or getting up from a chair
Pain that sometimes spreads to the buttock or thigh

Common causes

Long hours of sitting and desk work
Lifting with a rounded back or sudden awkward movements
Weak core and hip muscles
Age-related wear of spinal joints and discs

How physiotherapy helps

Assessment to rule out serious causes and find what movement pattern triggers your pain
Hands-on therapy and guided exercise to restore movement
A graded strengthening plan for the core and hips
Ergonomic advice for your desk, bed and daily lifting

See a doctor first if…

Numbness around the inner thighs or difficulty controlling bladder/bowel
Pain following a significant fall or accident
Fever, unexplained weight loss or night pain that doesn't ease
Progressive weakness in the legs

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This guide is general education, not medical advice, and is no substitute for assessment by a qualified professional. If any warning sign above applies to you, contact a doctor before starting physiotherapy. Full medical disclaimer.