Back Pain Chelmsford

Back pain can be scary but, thankfully, it can usually be helped with the right treatment and avoided in future by changing some habits or ways of moving. Back pain generally falls into the category of joint pain, ligament or muscle strains, disc injuries, or nerve compressions (like sciatica). Treatment for each of these complaints varies and we will propose the most appropriate approach as well as being guided by you as an individual as to how we treat you. We will also show you some exercises to strengthen the problem area and advice on changes you can make to avoid back pain in future.

Minutes
Initial

Treatment

From £65

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Follow Up

Treatments

From £52

Chris Branch
BOst., FAFS
Principal Osteopath

Niro Sriskandarajah
MOst.
Associate Osteopath

Mike Hutchison
MOst.
Associate Osteopath

How we help with Back Pain?

Here at Forté, we take you through a thorough assessment so we can clearly explain what your back pain problem is, and why it happened. We then provide specialist treatment and an exercise program to accelerate your recovery and prevent the problem from returning.

The possible causes of Back Pain?

Most cases of back pain aren’t caused by serious damage or disease but by minor sprains, strains or injuries, or a pinched or irritated nerve. These types of back pain can be triggered by everyday activities at home or at work, or they can develop gradually over time.

Twisting Awkwardly

An unexpected twist can catch the back off-guard and strain the joints or muscles, especially if you are carrying something.

Overstretching & Reaching

Sometimes it’s the simple things that catch us out. Bending to pick light objects up off the floor, tying our shoelaces or reaching into that high cupboard can cause pain if our body is not prepared for it.

Lifting Heavy Objects

Back pain is often caused by lifting something a little too heavy for us as that can overload the muscles and ligaments of the back.

Bending Awkwardly Or For Long Periods

Bending awkwardly, or holding an awkward position for a long period can over-strain ligaments and muscles leading to back problems.

Poor Posture

Too much time at the computer or looking at our phones can cause problems over time.

Overusing Muscles

Lifestyle factors like your job, a hobby, or just a habit like using you phone can overuse certain muscle groups, which over time can cause dysfunction.

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How We Treat Back Pain?

We have a number of possible treatments for back pain. During your initial consultation we will identify the correct solution that is completely tailored to you.

Will my back pain last forever?

This idea can be quite scary for people. When you have pain, it’s easy to think it will last forever or will get worse over time, but the vast majority of problems get better.

Pain is common after a certain age, but it’s not normal. Phrases in our language like, ‘it’s all downhill from forty’, or ‘it’s my age’ keep the candle of myth burning.

Rather than blame age, I prefer to blame habits. As long as we are alive our body has the ability to change. This is a process known as BIOPLASTICITY. Our body changes in response to a given stimulus, particularly the ones we do the most often.

So what stimulus are you giving your body? If it is a stimulus of a sedentary lifestyle, high carb diet and lack of stretching, your body’s response to that will be to tighten up and have pain.

If, however, the stimuli you give your body include a healthy diet to nourish the cells and regular stretching and exercise to gently and progressively test your body’s limits, it doesn’t matter what your age is, your body will respond positively.

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