There are many causes of back pain, but thankfully it’s rarely anything serious.
Often even though the reason for the back pain is not serious, it can be very painful. it is also very common; over 80 percent of the population will experience an episode of lower back pain at some time during life. The strongest known risk for developing a low back pain episode is a history of a previous episode. Low back pain, like medical conditions such as asthma, is rarely “cured”, but it is a condition that can be managed well with the appropriate advice and treatment to limit its intensity and how often we experience it.
How common are serious causes of back pain?
Our chiropractors have undergone extensive training to take a thorough history and examination to categorise your pain to ensure that the back pain is not due to a serious spinal disease such as infection, cancer, fracture, or inflammatory disease. Although very rare (0.01% of cases), if they have suspicion that your low back pain may be cause by one of the above, they will refer you onwards to the appropriate healthcare professional so that you get the best care possible in a timely manner.
What causes most cases of back pain?
For the majority of those who suffer from back pain, the pain is coming from the joints, bones or soft tissues (such as muscles) in and around the spine.
What symptoms would I typically feel with this common cause of back pain?
- This pain tends to get better or worse depending on your position – for example, it may feel better when sitting or lying down
- It typically feels worse when moving
- It can develop suddenly or gradually
- It might sometimes be the result of poor posture or lifting something awkwardly, but often occurs for no apparent reason
- It may be due to a minor injury such as sprain (pulled ligament) or strain (pulled muscle)
- It can be associated with feeling stressed or run down
When should I seek a professional for specialist treatment?
Your back pain will usually start to get better within a few weeks or months. You may seek a professional such as a chiropractor:
- If your pain has not improved despite simple measures such as staying active, stretching, or use of painkillers.
Our chiropractors uses treatments to relieve your back pain by moving, massaging, or applying careful force to the muscles, bones and joints in and around your spine. To determine the best treatment for each patient’s specific back pain, a detailed history and examination is important. Call 01962 622806 to book an initial consultation today with one of our chiropractors.
