Back pain will be experienced by most of us at some time during our lifetime. Backache and low back pain is a common complaint and in some cases can keep you from attending work.
Bulging disc, slipped disc, lumbago, facet lock, spondylosis, spondylitis, spondylolithesis, spinal stenosis and sacroiliitis are all terms used to describe problems with the spine and pelvis
If you have a substantial leg length difference you are likely to develop back pain. This inbalance will aggravate your low back and possibly irritate spinal nerves such as the sciatic nerve which is a condition called sciatica. This is commonly known as "a trapped nerve"
Trapped nerves such as the sciatic nerve can be felt traveling down the back of the thigh and into the buttock. In more severe cases it will give altered sensation into the foot and calf muscle. Back pain during pregnancy is very often present but will resolve itself after the birth. Osteopaths can help with this during pregnancy.
Left sided lower back pain or right sided lower back pain may indicate a sacro-iliac joint problem. Back pain causes are varied and need an accurate diagnosis before commencing treatment.
Poor lower leg biomechanics may be responsible for the symptoms, however it may be postural or work related activity that has damaged your spine. Heavy lifting or prolonged bending when gardening can cause disc herniations and disc bulges which will press against the nerve roots adjacent to your spine. This will cause nerve root irritation with back and leg pain
Treatment for back pain is a specialist area and Atlas Physiotherapy Clinic in Hall Green/Solihull Birmingham have Osteopaths, Physiotherapists and Acupuncture practitioners who are experienced in diagnosing and treating your back pain problem.
You can book an appointment by telephoning 0121 745 8792 and speak to our Back Pain team. Left unattended back pain can develop into something chronic and will eventually stop you from working.
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Solihull physiotherapists at Atlas are experienced at treating back pain, sciatica and low back pain