Back Pain in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs: When to See a Physio

Back pain affects around 80% of Australians at some point in their lives. In Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, where many residents work long hours at desks in offices in the CBD or from home in Paddington, Double Bay, or Woollahra, it's one of the most common reasons we get called out for a home visit.

Most back pain is not serious

The vast majority of acute back pain, even when it's severe, resolves within 4–6 weeks with appropriate management. The spine is a robust structure, and pain does not necessarily mean damage. In fact, the degree of pain is a poor indicator of the degree of structural injury.

Red flags that need urgent attention

• Pain accompanied by bladder or bowel dysfunction, this is a medical emergency
• Numbness or tingling in the groin or inner thigh (saddle anaesthesia)
• Significant leg weakness that wasn't there before
• Back pain following a fall or trauma in an older adult
• Back pain with unexplained weight loss or fever

When to call a physio

If your back pain has lasted more than a week, is affecting your sleep, or is limiting your ability to function normally, it's worth getting a proper assessment. A physiotherapist can identify the likely source, rule out anything serious, and give you a clear plan.

What we do differently as a mobile service

When your back is really bad, the last thing you want to do is drive to a clinic and sit in a waiting room. As a mobile physiotherapy service covering Paddington, Double Bay, Randwick, Coogee, Woollahra, and the wider Eastern Suburbs, we come to you. Seth can assess you at home, provide hands-on treatment on the day, and leave you with a clear exercise plan.