Back Pain
Clarifying back pain
Back pain is common and can present in many different ways.
For some people it comes on suddenly, while for others it develops more gradually or keeps returning over time.
Most back pain is not caused by serious damage, but that does not mean it should simply be ignored, particularly if symptoms are persistent, limiting, or affecting confidence in movement.
The aim of assessment is to understand what is driving your symptoms, what is contributing to them, and what needs to change.
Common presentations
Stiffness and movement related pain
Pain or stiffness linked to bending, twisting, prolonged positions, or reduced movement confidence.
Sciatic type symptoms
Pain, tingling, or altered sensation travelling into the buttock or leg.
Disc related pain
Back pain sometimes associated with bending, loading, or pain referring into the leg.
Muscle spasm and guarding
Protective muscle tension that can develop around painful or irritated areas.
Persistent or recurring back pain
Symptoms that continue over time or repeatedly return despite periods of improvement.
Pain linked to loading or activity
Pain associated with lifting, exercise, running, gym activity, or day to day physical demands.
How we can help
Treatment is guided by your symptoms, goals, and how your back is responding.
This may include advice around movement and activity, rehabilitation, hands-on treatment, or strategies to improve strength, confidence, and tolerance to day to day activity.
Where appropriate, treatment may also involve approaches such as acupuncture, Pilates, or gym-based rehabilitation as part of a broader plan.
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