Low back pain is one of the most common conditions people suffer with and whilst many people present with this condition in both our Bridgend and Cardiff chiropractic clinics, we especially see a large number in our Cardiff clinic. At least four out of five adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives. The causes of low back pain vary from poor lifting or incorrect carrying of heavy weights, poor posture, stress, pregnancy and general wear and tear.
The body is supported by the spine, which carries our spinal cord and nervous system. Nerves branch off the spinal cord between the vertebrae. Therefore, injury may not only lead to local inflammation and pain, but also to irritation of the spinal nerves causing pain elsewhere in the body. Commonly the pain will refer into the buttock and the back or front of the thigh and occasionally all the way to the foot and toes.
A common myth is that acute low back pain is caused by a ‘slipped disc’. Discs do not slip – they can tear and bulge and sometimes this can cause leg pain, a condition commonly called sciatica.
Official government guidelines from the NICE and guidelines from the Royal College of General Practitioners suggest the early referral for manipulative treatment, such as chiropractic is the most effective way of dealing with acute and chronic low back pain.
Our experienced and highly skilled team of chiropractors in Cardiff and Bridgend will assess the cause of your back pain and devise a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs, using a range of techniques which may include, manipulation, soft tissue therapy, mobilisation, ultrasound therapy, acupuncture and provide exercise advice to ensure a speedy recovery and prevent re-occurrence.
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