Back pain & care programme
Our specialised group physiotherapy classes in Lillington, Leamington Spa offer complementary support during treatment and a structured approach to maintaining progress after recovery. These holistic sessions follow the latest national guidelines and incorporate evidence-based exercises focused on specific areas of the body. Designed as a long-term and accessible solution, they support the management of your condition and the prevention of flare-ups, helping you stay active in daily life and continue enjoying the activities you love.
What is the Back pain & care programme?
These weekly, one-hour group exercise sessions are safe, adaptable, and designed to support you at any stage of your back health journey. Whether you're experiencing acute, sub-acute, or chronic back pain, this programme provides a structured and supportive environment that takes a biopsychosocial approach - addressing not only physical factors like pain, but also psychological aspects such as fear of movement, while benefiting from the social support of a group setting. Each session is tailored to your individual needs, ensuring exercises are effective, appropriate for your condition, and suited to your current abilities - all while benefiting from the motivation, accountability, and encouragement of a group setting.
(Please note: An initial assessment may be required - please get in touch to learn more.)
What are the key aspects of the Back pain & care programme?
Who is this programme for?
✔️A biopsychosocial approach to pain management, inspired by the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH) back pain programme, incorporating the latest research on how physical, psychological, and social factors influence recovery
✔️ Strengthening muscles with special focus on core and glutes to support the spine, and reduce strain on the back.
✔️ Stretching using a combination of dynamic, passive, or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques to improve flexibility, reduce stiffness, and increase range of motion in the spine and hips.
✔️ Postural awareness to improve movement patterns and prevent spinal loading that may contribute to pain.
✔️ Functional exercises to improve everyday movements such as bending, lifting, sitting, and standing.
✔️ Aerobic conditioning to enhance circulation, reduce stiffness, and improve overall endurance.
✔️ Mindfulness and relaxation techniques to manage pain perception, reduce stress, and improve movement confidence.
✔️ Individuals experiencing acute, chronic, or recurrent back pain
✔️ Those seeking effective exercise strategies to reduce pain, improve mobility, and build strength in a safe, guided setting.
✔️ Anyone interested in a biopsychosocial rehabilitation approach, addressing both physical and psychological aspects of pain management, while also benefiting from the social support of a group setting.
✔️ Individuals looking for structured rehabilitation, ongoing support, and education to gain a deeper understanding of their condition and long-term recovery.
✔️ Those in search of an accessible, long-term expert-led management solution to maintain achieved results, prevent flare-ups, and stay active with confidence.
Signs to look out for - when to seek urgent medical help...
Call 999 or go to A&E if you have back pain and:
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pain, tingling, weakness or numbness in both legs
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numbness or tingling around your genitals or buttocks
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difficulty peeing
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loss of bladder or bowel control (difficulty holding in urine or stool)
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chest pain
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it started after a serious accident, such as a car accident
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