Back pain is usually caused by a serious medical condition.

As mentioned above, back pain is rarely caused by a serious condition that will require medical intervention.

Scans are always needed to detect the cause of LBP.

Scans are only necessary in a small number of cases. In fact, scans will often pick-up things that are part of normal, age-related changes in the back that aren’t necessarily the cause of the pain.

Pain during exercise means that exercise is bad and causes more damage.

When back pain persists, that area of the spine can become more sensitive, but this does not indicate tissue damage/further injury. Regular exercise can settle this pain over time and is known to be one of the best ways to treat LBP.

Repetitive lifting and bending causes wear and tear of the structures in my back.

The back is a strong structure that is made to move and bend. Regular movement is good for the spine, as it is with other body parts. Pain related to lifting and bending are safe if they’re done gradually and regularly. Pain related to lifting is often more the result of a sudden increase in load that the body is not used to - e.g. moving house.

LBP is caused by poor posture when sitting, standing and/or lifting.

Research shows that LBP is not caused by poor posture or by a specific way we lift. When we are in pain, there may be certain postures that can exacerbate the sensitive areas but this is not a direct cause of the pain.

Flex in the City - Being a Physiotherapist in Melbourne CBD

The Benefits of being a Physio in Melbourne CBD

We are City Baths Spinal and Sports Medicine Clinic located at the top end of Swanston street near RMIT and Melbourne Central shopping precinct. Easily accessible via Melbourne’s largest tram system in the world. The Victorian Government decided to let passengers ride trams in the city for free. The city and Docklands (suburb next to the city) is now a designated Free Tram Zone. Now you can hop on any tram around the city and Docklands without having to pay a cent and get access to the City Baths Spinal and Sports Medicine Clinic for all your injury needs.

Melbourne City is Pedestrian Friendly

If free trams aren’t enough, Melbourne is one of the most pedestrian-friendly city in the world. With well-developed pedestrian crossing systems, and no cars allowed on Swanston Street (a major street in Melbourne), walking around the city is much more convenient than driving around.

Easy CBD Parking

There are car parking spaces available just north of the City Baths Spinal and Sports Medicine Clinic. There are also disabled parking spaces within 50 meters of the clinic and situated in both Victoria Pde (parking restrictions apply) and Swanston Street.

The top shopping centres in the city are Melbourne Central, QV, The Emporium, Bourke St Mall, Spencer Outlets, and DFO are close at hand to the City Baths Spinal and Sports Medicine Clinic.

Convenient for City Workers

The City Baths Spinal and Sports Medicine Clinic located centrally in the Melbourne CBD allows clients from the city of Melbourne to the surrounding suburbs from Richmond in the east, Docklands in the south, Brunswick in the north and Footscray in the west to access high quality experienced physiotherapists, podiatrists, sports doctors, clinical pilates instructors, hydrotherapy instructors and masseurs.

Did you know that Melbourne is the Most Liveable City in the World?

Just as Melbourne is extremely culturally diverse the City Baths Spinal and Sports Medicine Clinic treats clients from all over the world whether they are residents or just visiting our great city. Just a few strolls around the Melbourne CBD and you’ll see faces from all over the world. Get the opportunity to intermingle with people of different cultures to build new perspectives and make new friends.

There’s a reason Melbourne is the most liveable city in the world, and that is partly in due to the friendliness of its inhabitants. Making friends here is easy, and memories hard to forget. Getting first class friendly care for all your injury needs at the City Baths Spinal and Sports Medicine Clinic complements this friendly environment within the City of Melbourne.

Make an appointment now via our online booking on the website or by phone 03 96392286.