Back Pain

Physiotherapy for Back Pain in Mohali

Assessment first, then a plan built around what your back actually needs.

Rehab & Revive treats mechanical and postural back pain at our Phase 7, Mohali clinic and via home visits across Mohali and Chandigarh, combining hands-on assessment with guided exercise. Appointments: +91 77728-00068.

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What do we mean by "back pain"?

Back pain covers a wide range of experiences, from a dull ache after a long day at a desk to sharp pain that limits how you move. Most of the back pain physiotherapists see is mechanical — meaning it comes from how the muscles, joints, and discs of the spine are moving and loading, rather than from a disease process. It can build up gradually from posture and habits, or start suddenly after lifting, twisting, or an awkward movement.

This page describes back pain in general terms and how physiotherapy generally helps with it. It is not a substitute for an assessment, and it does not tell you what is causing your specific pain — that is what your first appointment is for.

What commonly causes back pain?

Posture and desk work

Long periods sitting, especially with poor desk setup, can leave the lower back and supporting muscles stiff and strained.

Muscle strain

Lifting awkwardly, sudden twisting, or unaccustomed physical activity can strain the muscles and ligaments supporting the spine.

Disc-related stiffness

Changes in the discs between the vertebrae can contribute to stiffness and localized pain, sometimes with pain that spreads toward the hip or leg.

Inactivity or sudden overload

Both a sedentary routine and a sudden jump in activity — a heavy gardening weekend, a house move — are common triggers.

How physiotherapy generally helps with back pain

A physiotherapist starts by assessing how your spine moves, which movements are restricted or provoke pain, and how your surrounding muscles are working. From there, treatment typically combines hands-on manual therapy — joint mobilization and soft tissue work — with an exercise plan built around what the assessment found, and practical advice on posture, movement habits, and pacing activity.

The plan is reviewed and adjusted as you progress. This page describes the general approach, not a fixed program — what suits your back depends on your assessment.

What your first appointment involves

Your first session starts with questions — how the pain started, what makes it better or worse, and how it is affecting your daily activities. Your physiotherapist then assesses your spine's movement and your general strength and flexibility. Together, you will discuss what was found and agree on a plan, including realistic first steps rather than a rigid prescription.

When to seek urgent medical care instead

Most back pain is manageable with assessment and physiotherapy, but a small number of cases need urgent medical attention first. Go to a hospital emergency department or call emergency services if your back pain comes with any of the following:

Loss of bladder or bowel control
Numbness around the groin or inner thighs (saddle numbness)
Spreading weakness or numbness in both legs
Fever or unexplained weight loss alongside the pain
Pain following a fall, accident, or other significant trauma

This list is general safety guidance, not a way to self-diagnose. If in doubt, seek medical assessment rather than waiting.

Pain travelling into your leg?

Back pain that spreads down through the buttock and leg is often described as sciatica. If that sounds like what you are experiencing, our sciatica physiotherapy page covers it in more detail.

FAQs

Back pain physiotherapy questions

Physiotherapy is commonly used for mechanical back pain — the kind linked to posture, muscle strain, or general stiffness. A physiotherapist assesses your movement and posture, then uses manual therapy and guided exercise to work on it. It is not a diagnosis service; if your pain is unusual or severe, assessment will guide whether further medical review is needed.

Not necessarily — many people book physiotherapy directly for everyday back pain. A physiotherapist is a clinician and will assess you first; if anything about your pain needs a doctor's opinion or further tests, they will tell you and help you get there.

Typically an assessment of how you move and where movement is restricted or painful, followed by hands-on manual therapy and a set of exercises matched to what was found. The plan is reviewed and adjusted as you progress.

Yes. If sitting or moving is too painful for a clinic visit, we offer home visits across Mohali and Chandigarh, with priority coverage near our Phase 7 base.

Call or WhatsApp +91 77728-00068 between 7 AM and 8 PM, any day of the week. An appointment is required so we can set aside a full assessment slot.

Go to a hospital or call emergency services if back pain comes with loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the groin or inner thighs, spreading weakness in both legs, fever, unexplained weight loss, or if it follows a fall or major trauma. These need urgent medical assessment, not a physiotherapy appointment.