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Back Pain Treatment

Non surgical Treatment of Back Pain

Back Pain Treatment

Almost all low back problems can be resolved non surgically. The most effective treatment of acute back pain has been found to be manipulation by a specialist practitioner followed by mobilisation and exercises. (UK BEAM BMJ  2004;329:1377)

Other forms of treatment that held with the acute pain are massage and passive mobilisation.


Intramuscular stimulation (IMS) or Dry Needling is a new technique from Canada that uses acupuncture needles to affect the nerves and muscles to switch off the painful muscle groups in the back. This can be effective in acute and chronic cases. (Gunn et al Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1980 May-Jun;5(3):279-91.) At Body Balance we offer IMS or Dry Needling as part of your treatment. We find it very effective used in conjunction with other treatment methods such as massage, mobilisation and manipulation.


In more chronic cases it is essential to identify the life factors that are keeping the problem from healing. There may be more emphasis on other parts of the body that may not be painful but contribute to the problem. Exercises and lifestyle advice are also very effective.


Exercise sheet downloads are available here.


Investigations

Most back pain is simple and requires no additional investigation. If your practitioner thinks it is required then you may need to have x-rays, MRI scans, diagnostic ultrasound or blood tests to rule out a more complex back problem. We can arrange this privately or we can write to your GP and request further investigation.


Call to Book

Call our friendly and knowledgeable reception team to book your treatment

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01708 501150

020 8532 2292

Regulated

All osteopaths in the UK are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and must adhere to strict practice standards issued by the GOsC.

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Body Balance Osteopaths Patient Charter

Your Osteopath will tell you

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  • Why you are in pain

  • How long your recovery should take 

  • How many treatments you should need. 

  • Explain the treatment options and ask you to agree before treatment begins.

  • What do you treat?
    We can help with all joint and movement problems. Half our patients have back pain a quarter have neck pain and the remainder have any sort of joint and movement problem you can think of. Full detains are on the home page here.
  • What are your opening hours ?
    We are open... Monday - Friday 8.30am to 6.30 pm and Saturday 8.30am to 12.30pm Our friendly reception team will answer your questions and make bookings. Call 01708 702200 for Hornchurch / Romford or 020 8532 2922 for South Woodford
  • What are your charges ?
    We keep our charges as reasonable as possible. At Hornchurch New patients £65 . Including treatment on the first visit if possible. takes longer as we need the full medical history and full examination Returning patients £50 At South Woodford New patients £75 . Including treatment on the first visit if possible. takes longer as we need the full medical history and full examination Returning patients £55
  • What is Body Balance Patient Charter ?
    Body Balance Osteopaths Patient Charter Your Osteopath will tell you Why you are in pain How long your recovery should take How many treatments you should need. Explain the treatment options and ask you to agree before treatment begins.
  • What should I wear ?
    Osteopathy relies on the accurate observation and assessment of the whole human frame. As such, depending on the location of the problem, patients are usually asked to come in their gym gear or some shorts or undress to their underwear to permit this observation particularly during the initial assessment visit. We will take care to only ask you to disrobe as far as necessary to permit the treatment to proceed. There is more information about your first visit here.
  • Do I need to bring anything with me ?
    What to Bring to your treatment. If you have any X Rays, scans (MRI, CT, ultrasound) either the pictures, the reports or even better both together then please bring these with you. Please have a note of your doctors name and address and the same for any specialists that you have see recently. Any medical letters are useful. If you are claiming on you health insurance you should have your policy or member number, case or preautherisation number and the name of the insurer. A list of you medication. Some shorts or gym gear if you feel more comfortable in these, or some modest underwear. Anything else that you think may be useful. If you want any more help with this please call 01708 702200 and ask one of our friendly and knowledgable reception team.
  • Do you have a procedure for dealing with concerns?
    We want every patient to be 100% satisfied with our service. If you are worried or concerned about any aspect of your treatment or symptoms, or would like to discuss the service you have received please call us and we will be very pleased to assist you. You can find full details of how we will deal with any concerns here.
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