Ms P was presented to clinic with acute severe low back pain around 3 weeks ago. She reported severe pain during walking, prolonged positioning and in/out of bed. The pain is aggravated due to prolonged sitting at her workplace. Shockwave therapy was provided to increase the healing and recovery of the injured lower back muscles. The patient showed significant reduction in pain after the initial session and reported getting in/out of bed and walking more easily. The patient was also advised to incorporate regular daily physical activity and avoid prolonged sitting to improve her low back pain in the long term. She is now gradually returning back to work with reduced pain and improved function. To prevent recurrences in the long term, specific exercises will be provided to improve the flexibility of the back and core strength, including the following:

Series of yoga stretches such as Cobra’s, Cats cows and child’s pose
Core strengthening such as glute bridge, straight leg raise and dead bug