Relief from Back Pain

About Back Pain

Back pain, particularly lower back pain will affect around one third of the population in any given year according to the NCBI. Back pain can vary in duration and even more so in severity, but it is generally accepted that it falls into one of three categories:

Acute <6 weeks duration
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Sub-Acute 6 – 12 weeks duration
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Chronic >12 weeks duration

The good news is that regardless of which category your pain may fall into, there are treatments available that can help you.

Relief Methods

Many people tend to find some degree of relief from stretches or movement patterns such as:

• Simple Knee-to-chest stretch – Lie on your back with one leg straight and pull the opposite knee directly towards the shoulder on the same side. Hold for 10-15 seconds then do the same on the other leg.
• Piriformis Stretch – Lie on your back with both knees bent and both feet flat on the floor. Place your left ankle just above your right knee. Place your hands behind your right thigh and pull up towards your chest. Hold for a good 15 seconds then do the same on the opposite side.
• Cat-Camel Stretch – Start on all fours. Press into the hands and feet and look up. Then follow this by tucking your chin into your chest while arching your back towards the ceiling.

It is important to say at this point that if you are in ANY doubt at all about performing exercises such as this it is vital that you consult your Chiropractor first.

If however it is not possible to achieve any relief from back pain then we are here to help. By first taking a detailed history then performing a thorough physical, neurological and orthopaedic examination we can find the route cause of your back pain and put together the correct plan to get you not just out of pain but feeling like yourself again. We do this in combination with a comprehensive rehabilitation programme which can be done at home or in the gym with the aim of preventing any future episodes.

If you are suffering at all, or if you would just like a bit more information, please do get in touch with us as we are only too happy to help. Either call us on 07539135842 or book your appointment online with us.

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