Back Pain
Back pain is the most common reason people come to see us in Burton-on-Trent and Derby. We find what is causing it and treat that, not the spot that hurts.
At a glance
- What causes it
- Most lower back pain builds up gradually - through too little movement or too much repetition - rather than starting with one injury.
- What we look for
- Disc bulges, misaligned vertebrae, muscular sprains and strains, and the muscular tension that comes with sustained stress.
- How we treat it
- Chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression and medical acupuncture, at both the Burton-on-Trent and Derby clinics.
For most people it did not start with one dramatic moment. It built up gradually, through too little movement or too much repetition, until an ordinary day made it impossible to ignore.
We treat the cause rather than the site of the pain. That begins with a full history and a proper examination, so nothing is assumed from the place you happen to feel it.
Our chiropractors are qualified, registered professionals, and the treatment is non-invasive and drug-free. Most of the people who come to us were sent by a friend or a relative.
What Causes Back Pain?
For many people, lower back pain is the accumulated result of modern working life: long hours sitting, heads down over screens and phones, and tension carried through the shoulders. None of it does much harm on any given day. Over years it gradually weakens the back’s ability to resist damage.
Other conditions have also been linked to lower back symptoms, including obesity, arthritis, kidney stones and urinary tract infections. These need to be considered by you and your healthcare provider alongside anything mechanical.
What Happens When You Come In
No GP referral, no obligation, and care built around what matters to you.
Book Directly
You do not need a referral from your GP. Chiropractic is a primary healthcare profession in the UK, so you can come straight to us - including evening and Saturday appointments.
Your First Consultation
We take your full medical history and examine you properly. Nothing is assumed from the spot that hurts, because the place you feel pain is rarely the place it starts.
A Diagnosis in Plain English
We explain what we have found and what is causing it, then recommend the most appropriate course of care for your symptoms, lifestyle and goals.
Muscular Sprains and Tendon or Ligament Strains
Sprains and strains can happen to anyone, but most often to people who have pushed harder than usual or done something their body is not used to. A ligament sprain comes from stretching and tearing; a muscular strain often comes from lifting badly.
They hurt, and they usually bruise and swell locally. The good news is that most are not serious and respond well to chiropractic care.
Stress and Back Pain
Sustained stress changes the body measurably. Heart disease, digestive problems, depression, obesity and back pain have all been linked to it.
The mechanism people feel most directly is muscular. Continuous tension tightens muscle tissue and creates trigger points, which can be very painful in themselves.
Disc Bulges
Your spine is a column of bones - vertebrae - separated by discs that absorb the shock of walking, twisting and lifting. Injury or weakening can push the soft inner part of a disc out through its outer layer. That is what is meant by a prolapsed, herniated or slipped disc.
The pain comes from one of two things: the irritants released by the tear, or a fragment of it compressing a nerve alongside it.
According to MRI studies, up to 37% of individuals in Britain might have a disc bulge or herniation, with the vast majority of those identified not having any discomfort. However, those who are experiencing pain often describe it as unpleasant and it can be severe.
Herniation can be exceedingly challenging to reverse, but research shows that chiropractic care can halt its development and ease patient’s suffering.
Subluxations
A subluxation is a vertebra that has moved out of position, and it is one of the most frequently overlooked causes of back pain. It can cause pain and discomfort and limit how far you can move, and it can happen anywhere along the spine.
Physical injury, stress and toxins can all bring one on. How long it takes to correct depends on the patient, on how significant the subluxation is, and on several other factors.
Your Back Pain Specialist
At our Derby and Burton-on-Trent clinics we treat both localised lower back pain and generalised back pain. We are well aware of how wearing a long-running problem like this becomes.
Treatment may involve chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression or medical acupuncture, depending on what the examination finds. If we do not think chiropractic care is right for you, we will say so - providing only treatment that is appropriate is the foundation of how we work.
Questions we get asked
How long will it take for me to recover?
Recovery timelines vary depending on a number of factors. We take the time to understand your symptoms, lifestyle and goals before recommending the most appropriate course of care.
Is chiropractic treatment ongoing?
We encourage maintenance visits to prevent problems recurring, and use postural advice and rehabilitation programmes as self-care tools.
Can I be referred to a chiropractor on the NHS?
Unfortunately, in our local area, chiropractic care is not available through the NHS.
Other conditions
We’ll take the time to find out what’s causing your problem and explain it clearly. Together we’ll make a plan to get you better, and keep you better.
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