Back Pain Treatment In Twyford
Back pain
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Back Pain Treatment Clinic Near Chandler's Ford & Winchester
Pain in the upper back is frequently caused by injury, misalignment or stiffness of the joints between the vertebrae and ribs, normally in conjunction with tension in the surrounding muscles. It is particularly common in office workers and students who spend long hours sitting at computers, in people with poor sitting posture and in people who have had prolonged periods of coughing. Slouching increases the stress on the spinal joints, making them more susceptible to injury. Pain or lack of mobility in the upper back can result in neck pain, headache or arm symptoms. Upper back pain responds exceptionally well to chiropractic treatment, usually improving very quickly provided that no other underlying causes are present.
A prolapsed disc in the thoracic region can also occur possibly due to an injury such as a car accident or a heavy fall. Alternatively, they can be the result of gradual wear and tear.Â
With over 20 years of successfully relieving back pain and stiffness we will help you regain a more active and comfortable life whether that is returning to work or getting back to your favourite pastime – running, gardening, cycling, fixing the fence, playing with your grandchildren…Â
Typical symptoms
You can feel back pain from the top to the bottom of your back. It may also include neck, shoulder, arm, hip, leg, or pelvic pain.
The pain can vary, from an excruciating, debilitating one that stops you in your tracks to a constant or recurrent ache that disrupts your life, making movement difficult, and jobs like shopping and driving painful.
It can take the pleasure out of life and make you feel fearful of worsening symptoms. Associated symptoms include pins and needles, numbness, stiffness, weakness and a sensation that your back may ‘give way’.
Pain in the back can have a ‘stabbing’ quality when it occurs in the upper back. It sometimes becomes painful to take a breath. This is usually because of stiffness in the joints between the spine and the ribs. Pain with breathing can be a worrying experience, but this problem usually resolves quickly with treatment.
Causes
Lifestyle factors that contribute to the onset of back pain include jobs that involve sitting all day at a desk or in a car; jobs that involve repetitive movements; a sedentary lifestyle with little exercise resulting in deconditioned muscles or a single incident of heavy lifting, especially with poor technique. Emotional stress, for example, family issues or a demanding job, can also cause tension that results in back pain.
Our approach
Alongside hands on treatment, we will give you exercises to aid recovery and prevent recurrence. It may also be important to address causes of stress and make alterations to workstations, car seat position, lifting technique, etc. We rarely require MRI scans or x-rays before commencing treatment for back pain. If it is necessary, we can refer you to a private specialist or write to your GP to ask them to refer you within the NHS.
