Aberystwyth's Back Pain Specialists since 2019
Back Pain & Sciatica Pain
At Will Bromham Osteopathy, we believe that everyone should be free of back pain and sciatica. We understand that experiencing discomfort in your body can be an unpleasant and emotional experience that can disrupt your daily routine. That’s why we’re here to help you.
We promise to make you and your health our purpose so you can leave in a better place than when you found us.
osteopathy in Aberystwyth since 2019
Putting an end to back pain and sciatica
How to put an end to back pain and stiffness without waiting for a GP appointment, taking pain relief or surgery.
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If you are experiencing lower back pain, aches and stiffness we are here to help. It’s easy to think that your spinal pain is nothing and it will eventually get better. It’s easy to pass it off as a bit of pain caused by an awkward sleep or that everyone your age suffers from it.
There is often no obvious reason why it’s even started and not knowing can make you feel frustrated with the pain, especially if it’s lasting longer than three months.
If this is how you feel, you are not alone!
I am regularly seeing patients in their 40’s, 50s, 60’s, 70’s who are frustrated, tired and worried as to why their back pain is not resolving. In fact, lower back pain and sciatica are the most common problem that I see in the clinic.
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Getting help for chronic back pain and sciatica
Why am I still suffering with lower back pain or sciatica after putting up with it for months?
Unfortunately, lower back pain and sciatica is one of the leading causes of disability in the United Kingdom and millions of people will suffer with lower back pain at some point in their life. You may think that if you wait long enough your back pain will go away on its own like it did before. You’ve waited for weeks or even months but you’re finding that your lower back pain is still there or even that it’s getting worse than it was before it first came on. Does that sound like you?
Here is typical scenario that I see in clinic;
A 68 years old woman booked an appointment to see her GP about her lower back pain, she waited patiently for a week and was told to “take these pain killers” and to “see how it goes”. She asked for a scan but her pain and symptoms doesn’t warrant the urgency for a scan and was told to “take it easy” for the next few weeks and to return if there’s no changes. She follows this advice and takes it easy for the next few days hoping to wake up one morning and like magic the pain will be gone, but in her case the pain continued.
This is rarely the best advice and she returned for another appointment a few weeks later when she was given even stronger medication, advised more rest and was given a referral to physiotherapy within the next 3 months.
Situations like these are some of the reasons as to why so many people develop chronic lower back pain and sciatica.
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Has this happened to you?
Lower back pain and sciatica are complex conditions and many people will present with different symptoms, that will further change depending on the duration of the pain, whether it’s been a week or 6 months. It’s easy to feel confused because you’ve been told different things by different people. Friends may say their pain was caused by lifting something heavy, a doctor may say it’s because of your posture, or your partner may say it’s started because you’ve been stressed with family or work. But really it is likely caused by a gradual increase of postural strain and stiffness in your back that amounted over a long period of time, and eventually a small trigger like bending over or twisting to fast, sleeping awkwardly is enough to trigger the pain.
You are not an osteopath, chiropractor, or doctor so of course you would be confused about your pain. Many people often feel overwhelmed, frustrated and anxious about their back pain and often end up accepting it as a normal part of life or getting older. Do you feel this way too?
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What can I do to try and get rid of my back pain quickly?
- Make a decision about getting help. Time is critically important when dealing with lower back pain and sciatica, indecision and procrastination is one of the main reasons why people suffer for longer.
- Avoid rest and increase movement. If you are 50+ you will have likely been told to rest when experiencing back pain, this is one of the worst things you can do. Resting for long periods of time will cause the muscles and joints in your spine to tighten and stiffen up, further decreasing your mobility and making your posture feel awkward. Increasing your movement will help you greatly by encouraging your spine to function correctly, improving circulation and reduce inflammation.
- Ice, heat and exercise. Yes, these three techniques are incredibly powerful for improving and managing lower back pain. Although there is no clinical research to support the use of Ice and heat, it is my go too advice for helping people with lower back pain. The ice will help to desensitise the inflammation and the heat will help Improve blood flow to relax the muscles and joints. Exercise’s like stretching and strengthening movements will help to improve the mobility in your spine and muscles, reduce pain and improve overall functionality. Make sure that any exercises you do does not aggravate or worsen your lower back pain, I advise only doing these from a qualified therapist.
- Get real, hand’s on Osteopathy. We specialise in manual therapy techniques, including soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation, and spinal manipulation. These hands-on techniques help reduce muscle tension, alleviate pain, and improve mobility in the affected areas of your back. Lower back pain is the most common condition we treat in clinic, so we are confident that we can assess, treat and manage people effectively to improve your quality of life.
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Why choosing to see an osteopath at Will Bromham osteopathy can help you
- We can help by reducing the pain and improving mobility within a couple of treatments
- We can assess and diagnose back pain safely and effectively, helping you understand the root cause of your pain and what you can do about it.
- When you start to feel better, you won’t need to take pain relief anymore which aren’t good for your long-term health.
- Pain can be exhausting especially if it’s keeping you up at night, we can help you get a good’s night rest to optimise your recovery.
- We can help you get back to being you! When your back is better you can enjoy quality time with your family and friends and won’t need to worry about taking time of work
- We will make sure that your back pain is corrected and less likely to come back, expert management and understanding will help us work with you to achieve the best outcomes for your health.
If you are ready to live your life without back pain, and want an expert in Aberystwyth to look after you I suggest ringing us to book and appointment, all the relevant information is below. If you are still unsure if we can help, download our “free back pain guide” to get started.
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Osteopathy That Helps You Overcome Back Pain & Sciatica
Our team of friendly and qualified osteopaths are here to provide you with professional, effective and personalised care, ensuring you can stay at the top of your game and get back to work fast.
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