Lumbar Instability: When Your Spine Lacks Support

What Is Lumbar Instability?
A condition where the spine lacks proper control or support due to weakness in the surrounding muscles or ligaments.

Causes:

  • Repetitive strain or trauma

  • Muscle weakness or imbalance

  • Ligament laxity

  • Previous spinal surgery or injury

Symptoms:

  • Pain with movement or prolonged posture

  • A feeling of the back "giving way"

  • Increased discomfort after activity

  • Relief with bracing or core support

Physiotherapy Treatment: ✅ Core stabilisation and motor control training
✅ Progressive resistance exercise
✅ Education on load management
✅ Functional movement retraining

Long-Term Recovery:
Our treatment builds long-term spinal stability to help you move confidently, reduce episodes of pain, and stay active.

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