Back Pain Treatment, Sudbury, Suffolk

Conditions Treated

BACK PAIN

At MTP we specialise in the treatment of back and neck pain. It is reported that approximately 80% of people get back problems at some stage in their lives. These issues are predominantly not serious and can be treated and managed relatively easily. Thankfully severe or significant spinal conditions are less prevalent.

Treatment starts with an accurate and thorough assessment in order to obtain a working diagnosis. Most common back issues are termed mechanical back pain and these can be addressed with a mixture of Physiotherapy, Remedial Exercise and Advice.

There are lots of things that can be effective in managing back pain and there are some basic things that everyone can and should do:

Stay active. Even when in pain. Seriously spinal pathology is rare and the body works best when it is exercised. When in severe pain this can sometimes seem impossible but even light movement such as a walk down the garden or to the end of the block is achievable to most people.
Change your static positions regularly. A static position could be sitting at your desk, watching tv, standing washing up etc. We recommend trying to change your position every 20-30 minutes. Even if it’s just having a stand and a stretch.
Do some basic stretching. Whatever works for you – just stretch. Do not work too far into pain but achieving a little discomfort is fine here.
If your back pain is not settling within a few days, seek the help of a physiotherapist.