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Insights at Spinavita Chiropractic

from Quedgeley Link - June 2023

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Recent data shows that 80% of the nation will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. This Chiropractic Awareness Week (17-21 April), we’re encouraging you to take back your back health.

10 million people are currently living with back pain in the UK. Research by the British Chiropractic Association found only 10% of people experiencing symptoms sought support from a GP or Chiropractor, with 46% of people not taking any steps at all to tackle their back pain, indicating a large portion of the population is still living with daily symptoms.

If you currently have low back pain, evidence suggests avoiding bed rest, using a back belt and taking Paracetamol as it is not effective and has potentially harmful side effects.

Treatments for low back pain that are encouraged and supported include:

Manual therapy such as the treatment provided by our Spinavita Chiropractors along with education and exercise as part of a “package” of care.

Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) such as Ibuprofen at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time, only when necessary.

Engaging in exercises that targets improvements in function and preventing things worsening.

For more information on why our backs can suddenly ‘go’, if bending our backs is really as bad as we think, as well as tips for managing sudden back pain and long term pain head to our website. If you’re currently experiencing back pain, call us on 01452 883232 to speak to one of our Chiropractors.