Back pain is unfortunately an extremely common problem. Most people will be affected at some point in their lives.
The back is a complex structure, involving muscle, bone, nerves, and joints, which means that there are many different causes of back pain, from traumatic injury to stress.
Pain in the low back is the most common type of back pain, also called lumbago, but you may experience pain anywhere along the spine, down at your hips or up around the neck.
Back pain can be a postural issue, triggered by sitting or standing, bending awkwardly, or lifting something heavy without correct alignment. It is usually not related to a serious condition and maybe a short-term complaint, lasting weeks or months. In some cases, the condition is chronic, with long-term or recurring bouts of pain.
Often, there is no obvious cause for pain in the back; in this case, doctors refer to it as ‘non-specific back pain’. The types of injury or disease that are known to cause pain include:
We know how debilitating and frustrating back pain can be. We will take your concerns seriously, listen and act to help relieve the pain, understand the cause and help prevent future episodes.
Our experienced and caring doctors work with specialists, physiotherapists and London’s leading imaging centres to help create an integrated care approach for your back.
We work with experienced consultants & healthcare professionals who have received positive feedback from our patients, and with whom we have established long-term relationships.
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