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Back Pain Treatment Canary Wharf

Conditions

Back Pain

Your symptoms may start suddenly following a specific incident, such as bending awkwardly or lifting a heavy weight, or it can occur over the course of time, through poor posture at work or home or through repetitive strain.

Back Pain Treatment Canary Wharf

At Canary Wharf Chiropractic our chiropractors are skilled and experienced in identifying the various types of back pain and providing effective back pain treatment to get rid of it.

 

We will listen to you when you tell us what is wrong and we will closely examine the problem so you can be provided with an explanation and a plan of action for your back pain treatment moving forwards.

 

When it comes to treating back pain our chiropractors are best known for manual treatments such as spinal manipulation (also called spinal adjustments), where they use their hands to free stiffness or restricted movement in the spine, or mobilisation, which is the gradual moving and stretching of the spine.

 

This is a very effective way of treating back pain, back ache or back stiffness and you might notice an immediate improvement in how you feel and how well you are able to move.

 

The chiropractor you see may also use other recommended treatments such as certain types of acupuncture, muscle techniques, stretching exercises and rehabilitation, all of which will form part of a package of care. Your chiropractor may also offer lifestyle advice to help recovery and to prevent repeated episodes of back pain.

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Types of Back Pain

Most people suffer from what is known as ‘simple’ or ‘mechanical’ back pain. This type can be very painful but it can also be felt to be achy, stiff or tight, or a combination at different times and can be caused by poor posture, sitting too long in a bad position, or stress, which causes muscles to become tight and tense

 

And as you get older the associated general wear and tear can result in back pain. The discs (shock-absorbing pads) between the bones of your spine become thinner with age and this can cause stiffness and pain. This type of back pain can still be improved and resolved.

 

Less frequently, the nerves of the back can sometimes become irritated, compressed or trapped. There can be many reasons why this happens, but slipped discs or wear and tear can lead to pain spreading down the leg, which is commonly referred to as sciatica. This can be accompanied by pins and needles, tingling, numbness and weakness in all or part of the leg and foot.

 

On the rare occasion when a possible serious cause of your back pain is identified you will be urgently referred to the correct person. Fortunately this is very uncommon situation but our chiropractors are highly trained and alert to recognising when something is not right.

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Benefits of Back Pain Treatment

Effective back pain treatment brings numerous benefits, improving one’s health and well-being. With pain relief comes the ability for an individual to move comfortably and with freedom again, returning to normal mobility and restoring the ability to take part in daily activities, exercise and work that might have been limited before.

Importantly, effective treatment results in improved quality of life as reduced pain and increased function have a positive effect on mood and sleep, as well as social engagement. As well as providing relief in the short-term, effective back pain treatment can result in long-term benefits, thereby avoiding frustrating, unnecessary and disruptive repeat episodes.

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Frequently Asked questions

Back Pain FAQs

Quick answers to questions you may have. Can’t find what you’re looking for?
Generally speaking, exercise is actually good for back pain. Of course, doing the wrong sort of exercise can be bad for back pain, but it’s important to recognise that the right sort of exercise can help to reduce pain, reduce stiffness, improve flexibility and function and promote healing.
Sleep and pain have a direct effect on one another, and it’s important to get sufficient quality sleep. When sleeping with back pain, although it might be difficult, try to find the most comfortable position you can that enables you to get the best sleep possible, and consider taking or applying something to lessen the pain you feel.
There are many ways to relieve back pain, but the simplest and most common way is to remain active and keep mobile. Simple exercises can help, as can the application of hot or cold packs, or taking some medication. Seeking appropriate advice and treatment from a healthcare professional like a chiropractor is also important.
How long it takes to see an improvement in the back pain you are experiencing will depend on several factors including: what the underlying problem is, how bad it is and how long you have had it. Sometimes improvement happens in a matter of days, but sometimes it can take months before any real change is felt.
Although back pain can often be caused by an injury or posture, it can come about for many other reasons such as prolonged sitting, lack of exercise, wear and tear, or rarely other more serious underlying issues.