Back Pain
Causes include:
- Muscle stiffness due to poor posture or overuse
- Muscle, tendon and ligament Injuries
- Osteoarthritis - wear and tear of the joints of the spine
- Slipped Disc - degeneration or injury to the vertebral discs
Treatment:
- Stretching, massage and articulation techniques
- Rehabilitation and stretching programme
- Aftercare advice
- Preventative and postural advice
Please Note:
Much less commonly back pain can be due to more serious underlying disease.Osteopaths and Physiotherapists are trained as primary healthcare professionals and before treatment a detailed case history is taken to determine the state of general health.
If necessary you will be advised to see your GP or to have further investigations such as X-Ray or MRI.
