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Get Treatment for Your Back Pain in Manchester
Pain in the lower back (lumbago) is usually common, however, it may be felt on other parts of the body too. For instance along the spine, from the neck down to the hips. Longboon pharmacy now has a qualified specialist who offers back pain treatment in Manchester.
A pharmacist, specialist, or physiotherapist may refer you for advanced treatments if your pain does not improve.
These treatments may include:
– Workout classes for strengthening your muscles and improving your posture
– Manual therapy treatments, for instance manipulating and massaging the spine. However, these are normally done by a physiotherapist, chiropractor, or osteopath
– Psychological support, for example, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This is a vital part of treatment if you are struggling to manage the pain
Other people prefer to visit a therapist for manual therapy without seeing a GP first. However, you’ll still have to pay for private treatment.
However, surgery is only needed in a few instances where back pain is a result of a particular health condition.
What causes back pain?
Back pain may be a result of an injury for instance a sprain or strain. However, sometimes it happens without a cause. It’s rarely a result of anything severe.
Back pain can result from health conditions such as:
– a slipped (prolapsed) disc – where a disc of cartilage in the spine presses on a nerve that’s near
– sciatica – irritation of the nerve that runs from the pelvis to the feet
These conditions have other additional symptoms, for example, numbness, weakness, or a tingling sensation. These are, however, treated differently from non-specific back pain.
When to seek medical advice
Contact your GP immediately if you have back pain and:
– numbness or tingling around your genitals or buttocks
– peeing difficulties
– no bladder or bowel control
– chest pain
– a high fever
Our pharmacist will not only guide but also recommend the best course of back pain treatment. Do not let back pain go untreated, contact us today!