LOW BACK PAIN

Low back pain is one of the most common and often misunderstood reasons people seek physiotherapy.


At RedGen the focus is on understanding why your back pain developed, identifying what structures may be contributing, and restoring movement and confidence safely rather than simply chasing symptoms.


Whether your pain is acute, persistent, activity-related, or limiting your lifestyle, the goal is to help you move more comfortably again and reduce the risk of it returning.

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Where people commonly feel low back pain

Low back pain can present in different ways, including:


  1. central lower back pain
  2. stiffness or aching after sitting or standing
  3. pain with bending, lifting, or twisting
  4. pain referring into the hips or buttocks
  5. sharp episodes during movement
  6. morning stiffness or pain after rest


Some people also experience symptoms travelling into the leg, which may suggest nerve involvement and requires careful assessment.

Common contributors to low back pain

Low back pain rarely has a single cause. Common contributing factors include:


  1. muscle strain or overload
  2. joint stiffness or irritation
  3. disc-related issues
  4. nerve sensitivity
  5. prolonged sitting or reduced movement tolerance
  6. reduced core or hip strength
  7. previous injury or recurring flare-ups
  8. increased training load, work demands, or stress


Understanding your specific contributors is key to successful recovery.

The RedGen approach to low back pain

Treatment follows the RedGen 4-Step Rehabilitation Framework: Assess, Relieve, Restore and Optimise — a structured system designed to reduce pain, rebuild strength, and restore long-term confidence in movement.


Your rehabilitation may include:


  1. hands-on physiotherapy and soft tissue techniques
  2. joint mobilisation to improve movement
  3. acupuncture or dry needling where appropriate
  4. Class IV laser therapy when clinically indicated
  5. RedGen Prime™ full-body photobiomodulation to support inflammation control and recovery where appropriate
  6. progressive rehabilitation tailored to your tolerance, work, training, and goals


The aim is not to avoid movement, but to restore confidence in it.

When to seek help

You should consider treatment if:


  1. pain is not improving
  2. symptoms are recurring
  3. movement feels restricted or unsafe
  4. pain affects work, sleep, or training
  5. you want to reduce the risk of the problem returning


Early assessment often leads to faster, more confident recovery.

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