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Back and Neck Pain

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Back and Neck pain

Back pain is a common condition that affects people of all ages and can vary from mild discomfort to severe, chronic pain that interferes with daily life. Back pain is highly treatable, and with the right approach, most people can find relief and prevent future occurrences.

It can arise from numerous causes, including poor posture, injuries, degenerative diseases, and lifestyle factors. Understanding the types, causes, treatments, and prevention strategies for back pain can help manage and alleviate the condition.

Types of Back Pain we treat include:
Acute Back Pain
  • Lasts for a short period (a few days to a few weeks).
  • Often caused by an injury, muscle strain, or overuse.
  • Usually improves with rest and conservative treatment.
  • Persists for more than three months.
  • Can be due to underlying conditions like degenerative disc disease or arthritis.
  • Requires long-term management, often involving both physical and lifestyle changes.
  • The most common form, caused by problems in the spine, muscles, ligaments, or joints.
  • Often associated with daily movement patterns or posture.
  • Occurs when a nerve root in the spine is compressed or irritated.
  • Causes sharp, shooting pain that radiates down the leg, often due to a herniated disc or spinal stenosis.
  • Pain that originates in one part of the body but is felt in another, such as back pain caused by kidney issues or pelvic problems.
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Common conditions we regularly treat include:

Muscular strains
  • Often due to lifting heavy objects improperly, sudden movements, or overuse during activities.
  • When the soft inner portion of a spinal disc pushes through the outer layer, it can press on nerves and cause pain, numbness, or weakness.
  • Age-related changes cause discs to lose their cushioning ability, leading to pain and stiffness.
  • This degenerative joint disease can affect the spine, causing pain due to the breakdown of cartilage between vertebrae.
  • Conditions like spinal stenosis, scoliosis or spondylolisthesis.
  • Accidents, falls, or sports injuries can lead to pain and cause muscle tears, sprains, whiplash amongst other things.
  • Sitting, standing, or lifting with poor posture over time can place strain on the spine, leading to discomfort or chronic back pain.
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What can we do to help your back and neck pain?

The aim is to restore normal and confident back and neck movement. We aim to return the patient to  normal daily activities such as in work, home jobs and recreational activities. This can be done by a combination of manual therapy, exercise prescription and lifestyle advice. See below for more information.

Manual Therapy
  • Techniques such as osteopathic manipulations, massage and stretching can help relieve pain.
  • Your therapist can design a program to strengthen the muscles supporting the back, improve flexibility, and correct posture. This can be key in treating and preventing future pain.
  • Exercises like walking, swimming, or yoga can improve mobility and strengthen muscles, easing pain over time. Core-strengthening exercises are particularly important for back health, our clinical pilates session may be appropriate.
  • Your therapist will advise you on day to day activities that may aggravate your pain such as lifting and sitting.
  • Advice may also be given on diet, how to manage stress and exercise.

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