Back care
Back pain is very common – especially lower back pain. Staying active is really important, and there are several different treatment options that can help you manage your pain and aid your recovery.
Causes of back pain
Back pain is very common, especially lower back pain. Around six out of 10 people are affected by lower back pain during their lifetime.
Lower back pain
Back pain is very common, with around one in three of us getting it every year. It’s usually the lower back that’s affected.
Upper back pain
Although lower back pain is the most common type of back pain, it’s possible to get pain in your upper or middle back area too.
Medicines and pain relief for lower back pain
The pain relief your doctor may offer will depend on what’s causing your pain, how severe it is and whether a medicine is suitable for you.
Physiotherapy for lower back pain
Chiropractic for lower back pain
Chiropractic is a healthcare profession focusing on diagnosing and treating disorders that affect your bones, muscles and joints.
Osteopathy for lower back pain
Osteopathy is a system of diagnosing and treating medical conditions that focuses on the structure and functioning of your whole body.
Psychological support for lower back pain
Epidural injections for lower back and leg pain
Facet joint injections and medial branch blocks
Radiofrequency denervation
Radiofrequency denervation (also called facet rhizolysis or radiofrequency ablation) is a procedure to help treat back or neck pain that comes from your facet joints.
Back surgery
There are different types of back surgery. Some may help to relieve back pain caused by wear and tear. Some may help if you have limb pain.
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