Book an AssessmentA lumbar herniated disc occurs when disc material extends beyond its usual boundary and may irritate nearby nerves. Symptoms can include back pain, leg pain, tingling or weakness, but imaging findings must be interpreted with the clinical examination.
How physiotherapy may help
Physiotherapy may include education, comfortable movement, graded strengthening, walking progression and return-to-work planning. Treatment depends on symptoms and neurological findings rather than a one-size-fits-all exercise.
Common rehabilitation goals
- Maintain or restore safe daily movement
- Reduce fear and build activity tolerance
- Improve trunk and lower-limb strength
- Plan gradual return to lifting, work or exercise
What happens at a home appointment?
The physiotherapist reviews relevant history, reports and precautions, then assesses movement and function as appropriate. The plan may include education, guided exercise, mobility practice and suitable hands-on care. Progress is reviewed rather than assumed.
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Emergency assessment is required for new bladder or bowel loss, numbness around the saddle area, rapidly progressive leg weakness, severe trauma or fever with severe back pain.
Frequently asked questions
Home rehabilitation may be suitable after assessment and any required medical clearance. RiseUp confirms the appropriate physiotherapist and locality availability before booking.
There is no universal number. Frequency depends on diagnosis, severity, precautions, goals, progress and practice between sessions.
Senior Physiotherapist, RiseUp Physiotherapy. Reviewed 1 August 2026. General education only; individual assessment is required.