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A unique network of Back Pain Specialists for patients seeking both natural and non invasive Back Pain Therapy and Pain Relief. Whether it is a Chiropractor, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Podiatrist, Acupuncturist, Bowen Therapist, Alexander Technique Teacher, Craniosacral Therapist or Reiki Master.

Practitioners who specialise in Back Pain Relief, Treatment and Spinal Healthcare.

This unique service is provided to help patients find the most appropriate therapy for their Back Pain condition.

Back Pain and other chronic pain conditions are serious health issues that require serious information, care and support. Back Trouble UK empowers individuals to take control of their condition by providing premium quality information and links to Back Pain specialists.

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Types of low back pain:

While there are many causes of low back pain, most can typically be linked to either a general cause - such as muscle strain - or a specific and diagnosable condition, such as degenerative disc disease or a lumbar herniated disc.

Low back pain is typically classified as either acute or chronic:

Acute back pain is short term, generally lasting from a few days to a few weeks. Some acute pain syndromes can become more serious if left untreated. Chronic back pain is generally defined as pain that persists for more than three months. The pain may be progressive, or may occasionally flare up and then return to a lower level of pain. With chronic low back pain, the exact cause of the pain can sometimes be difficult to determine.

All about upper back pain

Although upper back pain is not a very common spinal disorder, it can cause significant discomfort and pain when it does occur. The most common causes of this type of pain are muscular irritation (myofascial pain) and joint dysfunction.

There can be an injury to a disc in the upper back (such as a herniated disc or degenerated disc) that causes upper back pain, but such injuries are very rare.

It is important to note that the thoracic spine (also called upper, middle or mid back) is very different in form and function than the cervical spine (neck) or the lumbar spine (lower back). While the neck and lower back are designed to provide us with mobility, the thoracic spine is designed to be very strong and stable to allow us to stand upright and to protect the vital internal organs in the chest. Because this section of the spinal column has a great deal of stability and only limited movement, there is generally little risk of injury or degeneration over time in the upper back.

Most back pain, especially lower back pain, is caused by simple muscle strains.

Most back pain is caused by simple strains and the main focus of this site is how to prevent recurring back pain by strengthening the muscles that support the spine with back exercises, along with correcting posture, using proper lifting techniques, and understanding the physical limitations of the back. There is also information on a wide range of back pain treatments, including complementary treatments, for the relief of both acute and chronic back pain.

Back Pain, especially in the lower back (lumbar spine), is a problem that most people experience at some time in their lives. The muscles that support the spine are in constant use; even while simply sitting, the muscles are in use to keep one from falling over. The spine also bends, straightens and twists. This constant stress on the back can result in back strain and pain.

The lower back supports most of the weight of the body and is subject to the most mechanical stress. As a result, the lower back is commonly injured. Lower back pain caused by strained muscles or ligaments is the most common type of back pain (sometimes referred to as lumbago).

Though most back pain is caused by muscle or ligament strain, there are other causes such as damage or injury to spinal nerves, bones, or discs. Sciatica, which is not a disease in itself but radiating pain and other symptoms caused by inflammation or compression of the sciatic nerve, can be caused by many conditions. Osteoarthritis of the spine is a common cause of back pain in people over 65 years of age. The incidence of some other back conditions also increases with age. Back pain is sometimes caused by a problem with the kidneys.

As stated previously if back pain persists for over 3 months, it is considered chronic back pain. That doesn't mean wait 3 months to see a doctor - an aching back can be a symptom of something that requires immediate attention such as a kidney infection. Back pain that lasts several days should be diagnosed and treated by a physician. If the pain is severe or is accompanied by numbness or pain down the leg, a doctor should be seen immediately.

The severity of back pain does not always correlate with the severity of the injury or damage.

In many cases the cause of back pain is hard to pin down. A simple muscle strain often causes more pain that a herniated disc. Herniated discs can produce intense back pain but often do not produce any symptoms at all. Even in those with damaged discs and spinal joints, the source of the pain may be strained back muscles.

If a doctor recommends surgery to relieve back pain, a second opinion should be sought. If one has a herniated disc, for example, but the herniated disc is not actually the source of the pain, surgery will not help relieve it. (Most herniated discs improve without surgery)

Stress, anxiety, and depression are often linked to back pain. Stress causes muscles to contract, which reduces blood flow to the tissues and often leads to pain. Stress hormones also heighten the perception of pain. There are many ways to relieve stress, from exercising to learning relaxation techniques. For some people, relieving stress is the most effective way to reduce pain.

Back pain can occur suddenly, but more often develops gradually.

For example, when the muscles supporting the back are held in one position (contracted) too long, the back muscles get fatigued and strained. By-products of muscular activity (such as lactic acid) build up in the back muscles. High levels of these acidic waste products in the muscles cause muscle irritation and pain.

Recurring back pain is frequently the result of inadequate muscle strength, shortened muscles; poor posture, being overweight, poor bending and lifting techniques. These are all factors that can be controlled

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Back Trouble UK has a Britain/UK wide network of alternative and complimentary therapists including chiropractors, osteopaths, physiotherapists, acupuncture /acupressure specialists, and podiatrists located nationwide in:

London Essex Kent Surrey Somerset Birmingham Bristol Manchester Liverpool Therapists Hertfordshire Hampshire Lincolnshire Leeds Newcastle Southampton Portsmouth Canterbury Chiropractors Devon Chatham Rochester Dorking Kingston-Upon-Thames Chester Cheshire PhysiotherapistsWarrington Aberdeen Watford Chelmsford Gloucester Swansea Dorset Winchester Basingstoke Peterborough Osteopaths Bournemouth Bicester Wolverhampton Rugby Stafford Bradford Hull Plymouth Reiki Therapists Derby Nottingham Exeter Glasgow Edinburgh Cardiff Acupuncturists Swindon Leicester Oxfordshire Herefordshire Yorkshire Sunderland Durham Coventry Podiatrists Norfolk Ipswich Belfast Northampton Brighton Guilford Richmond Reading Eastbourne Hastings Carlisle

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