At Chudleigh Health Hub, we believe informed patients are empowered patients. Find out about the different types of lower back pain and how we can help.
Knowing which type of pain you have is important for effective treatment and management.
Comes on suddenly, often after an injury or strain such as heavy lifting, an awkward movement or an accident. It can be intense and make daily activities difficult. Recognising the symptoms early helps you get the right treatment sooner.
Lasts more than three months and can come from conditions such as disc degeneration or long-term muscle strain. It’s often a constant dull ache that affects quality of life, so it needs a plan that tackles both the symptoms and the source.
Felt in the lower back but coming from elsewhere, such as kidney stones, endometriosis or digestive problems. That’s why an accurate diagnosis matters, and we’ll refer you on if your pain isn’t coming from your back.
Each type of lower back pain has its own symptoms and challenges. Our team is dedicated to giving you a treatment plan tailored to your specific type of pain.
Our osteopaths assess and treat a wide range of muscle and joint problems, with a particular focus on lower back pain. From palpation and stretching to manipulation and other techniques, each part of treatment is chosen to help you recover and get moving again.
Our aim is to give you the knowledge and confidence to take control of your recovery.
We use evidence-based hands-on techniques alongside exercise, and always explain what we’re doing and why.
A gentle, controlled movement of a spinal joint to reduce stiffness and ease pain, helping you move more freely.
Work on muscles, tendons and ligaments, including deep tissue massage and myofascial release, to ease tension and help you relax.
Passive, rhythmical movements that restore normal joint movement and reduce stiffness, especially helpful for long-standing pain.
A personalised programme to strengthen your core, improve posture and help prevent the problem coming back.
Osteopathy isn’t the right first step if you have:
These can be signs of cauda equina syndrome. Go to A&E or call 999 straight away.
Neck pain, headaches, migraines and nerve pain.
Rotator cuff problems, frozen shoulder and more.
Tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow and repetitive strain.
Arthritis, bursitis, strains and tendon pain.
Sports injuries, arthritic knees and tendon pain.
Care through pregnancy, after birth and for your baby.
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