Back pain:
Often means more than just giving you a pain in the back. It can create difficulties with walking, sitting, bending and lifting and can even lead to depression and breathing difficulties. It can also be the cause of pain in the buttocks, groin and legs, sciatica is a good example.

Spinal problems can also cause pains in the head, neck, shoulders and arms as well as headaches and Migraine. Back pain can be caused by long term bad posture, sudden jerking movements, a lumpy mattress or poor lifting techniques. It is frequently caused by injury in the workplace, by sporting accidents or even by muscular spasms due to drafts. It also often occurs because of decreasing flexibility as people get older.

There are many diseases and pathological conditions that can lead to back pain. These include arthritis, cervical or lumbar spondylosis, kidney disease, gall bladder conditions, stomach ulcers, IBS, menstrual congestion, rheumatic conditions, and spinal curvatures. Therefore it is vital that any practitioner is fully trained to 'spot' such disorders and to be able to recommend an appropriate course of action.

Our modern, sedentary lifestyles have had a profound effect on the development of back problems. The average adult in the UK spends at least two hours a day in front of a computer screen or television. Back problems can develop quickly if we don’t sit properly or are using inappropriate furniture. Environmental ergonomics and specialised furniture can also be assessed for the needs of the individual.

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