Tennis injuries Lower back pain in tennis
The serve and open-stance groundstrokes load the lower back with rotation and extension. I treat tennis lower back pain with hands-on remedial soft tissue therapy in Paddington, Brisbane.
Why tennis loads your lower back
The serve arches and rotates the spine at speed, and quick changes of direction load it again and again. That repetition is what the lower back feels.
Where it starts
When the hips or mid-back do not share the rotation, the lower back makes up the difference. I treat the whole chain, not just where it hurts.
How the treatment works
Assessment
I take your history, watch how you move, and use orthopaedic testing to rule things in or out. Black and white: positive or negative.
Treatment
Hands-on soft tissue work, with real time on the table. I treat the whole area involved, not just the point of pain.
Education
You leave understanding your own body. A few sessions in, you can tell me what is happening and why. That is what keeps it from coming back.
Common questions
Should I stop serving hard?
Usually we adjust load rather than stop completely. I will give you a straight answer once I have assessed it.
Is this a sports massage?
No. This is clinical treatment for a specific problem, not a general relaxation rub down.
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