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Back Pain Treatment in Leeds – Expert Physiotherapy for Lasting Relief
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Don’t Live With Back Pain
Most back pain responds quickly to the right combination of hands-on treatment, targeted exercise and clear advice – but the longer you leave it, the longer recovery tends to take.
Our Chartered physiotherapists have spent 25+ years treating back pain in Leeds – from athletes with disc injuries to office workers with postural pain, new mums recovering after birth, and anyone whose back has simply stopped cooperating. We diagnose the cause, explain it in plain English, and most patients feel a meaningful difference within 2–4 sessions.
Back Pain Conditions We Treat
- Lower back pain – mechanical and muscular pain, often triggered by lifting, sitting or with no clear event
- Postural & desk-related back pain – long screen hours, slouched sitting, neck and upper-back tension
- Sports-related back pain – for runners, golfers, cyclists, rowers and gym-goers (see our Sport Physio Leeds clinic)
- Pregnancy & postnatal back pain – including Mummy MOT assessments
- Degenerative back pain – arthritis, disc disease, spinal stenosis
- Acute injury & whiplash – early intervention significantly speeds recovery
Sciatica Treatment in Leeds
Pain that travels from the lower back into the buttock, hamstring, calf or foot – often with pins and needles, numbness or weakness. Most sciatica improves significantly with conservative physiotherapy: manual therapy, nerve-glide exercises and graded strengthening. If imaging is needed, we can arrange a private MRI within days.
Slipped Disc / Disc Herniation
A slipped or bulging disc can cause back pain, leg pain, or both. The good news: most disc injuries heal without surgery. We settle the irritation, restore movement and rebuild strength – working alongside Orthopaedic and Sport & Exercise Medicine Consultants when surgical input is needed.
When Should You See a Physio About Back Pain?
Book an assessment if pain has lasted more than 2–3 weeks, is affecting sleep or training, travels into your leg, or keeps coming back.
Seek urgent medical attention (A&E or 111) if you experience loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the saddle area, severe progressive leg weakness, or back pain with fever and unexplained weight loss. Rare, but they require immediate review.
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Back pain treatment – FAQ’s
Back Pain Treatment – FAQs
How quickly can I be seen?
Most new patients are seen within 24–48 hours across our Leeds, Harrogate, Ilkley, Guiseley and Chapel Allerton clinics.
Do I need a GP referral?
No – book directly online or by phone.
How much does back pain physiotherapy cost?
Initial assessment £XX (45 mins); follow-ups from £XX (30 mins). Recognised by Bupa, AXA, Aviva, WPA and Vitality.
Will I need an MRI or X-ray?
Most back pain doesn’t need imaging. If a scan is needed, we arrange private MRI, ultrasound or X-ray – usually within days.
Should I rest or stay active?
Stay active within comfort – NICE guidance is clear that prolonged rest delays recovery.
Will physiotherapy fix sciatica?
For most patients, yes. Surgery is rarely the first answer for sciatica.
Can you treat back pain in pregnancy?
Yes – our Women’s Health team specialise in safe pregnancy and postnatal care, including Mummy MOT.
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OUR CLINICS
Leeds, David Lloyd
Chapel Allerton Lawn Tennis & Squash Club
Harrogate Sports & Fitness Centre
Ilkley Tennis & Squash Club
The Wharfdale Clinic, Guiseley