How To Put An End To Back Pain And Stiffness Running Your Life & Return To Enjoying All The Activities That Are Important To You…
Without Relying On Pain Killers, ‘Slowing Down’ or Visits To The GP.
When you have back pain, stiffness or an ache that comes on gradually for no known reason, or if you experience an injury, it can be confusing to know what to do – sometimes the pain seems to have a life of it’s own. You may worry about hurting yourself further, so you limit your activities, avoid movements that hurt and hope that you’ll just wake up one day and it will be gone. Or you may be pushing through the pain but it’s not getting better. You may pass it off as having just ‘slept awkwardly’, or that it’s just a ‘spasm’ or a bit of stiffness that ‘everyone’ your age suffers from. There’s no obvious reason why it happened – but it doesn’t seem to be getting any better!
If that’s happening to you, you’re not alone – we hear this type of thing all the time. In fact, Back Pain and Sciatica is THE most common problem that we see in our Physiotherapy Clinic in Knightsbridge, Central London.
When it comes to living with back pain, everybody we see wants to know:
“Why is This Happening to Me?”…
or,
“Why Am I Still Suffering With Back Pain After Putting Up With It For Months (Or Even Years)?
The good news is that while back pain can be seriously painful it is rare that you’ve done any serious damage or have a serious medical issue. Even though 99% of back pain is not dangerous it can still be very painful and make life very uncomfortable, so people often end up resting or taking painkillers. They may become concerned for their health after hearing worrying stories from friends and family, from articles on the internet or even from out of date health professionals. This can mean that the strategies to understand and deal with the pain can actually cause more problems in the long run.
Our bodies are resilient and do heal. If people do the right things, then in most cases even agonising back pain will resolve naturally in 3-6 weeks. However for some people their back pain goes on for months or even years longer than it should. When the pain doesn’t go away or it keeps coming back people begin to worry about their health. They feel frustrated that they can’t stay active. They can feel that pain is beginning to ‘run their life’ as they give up on activities that are important to them. They might feel like they’ve lost their energy and their ‘old self’ due to pain, nights of disturbed sleep or taking painkillers. They find it hard to enjoy their own life and be able take care of those who rely on them.
Have you been finding yourself asking any of these questions:
• “Why have I got this pain?”
• “How long is this going to last? Why has it not gone away yet, will I always have this?”
• “What do I need to do to get better?”
• “Do I need any help, and who should I see to get help?”
Maybe you’ve been left confused by the many conflicting sources of health advice (internet, friends, co-workers, family and media). Unfortunately our culture, media and even healthcare professions are full of ideas about our bodies and health that are outdated and unhelpful. Usually there are simple things that you can do for yourself to get back to normal. But without good information you aren’t sure what they are.
Or, maybe you’ve been left feeling sceptical and let down because you’ve sought help from other healthcare professionals or a physiotherapist in the past, and despite what they said or did were unable to resolve your problem.
Do you feel that way too?
If you don’t know what you’re doing – back pain can be very confusing and because of this, many people just end up accepting it as ‘part of life’ – as if it’s normal, and ‘just the way it is’. If that sounds like you, then you are not alone. We hear these type of things in clinic everyday.
Have you experienced any of these situations listed below?
(Before coming here many of our current clients have.).
• Thought that back pain would go away on it’s own but it kept coming back or got worse.
• Felt let down by doctors who only saw them for a few minutes without a physical examination and ended up prescribing rest and painkillers. The painkillers worked temporarily but made them feel ‘drowsy’, ‘unable to concentrate’, or ‘not themselves’.
• Thought that their yoga, gym, pilates or internet exercise advice would resolve it, but it didn’t help or even made things worse. And then ended up frustrated that they can’t exercise and keep fit.
• Had a six week or longer wait to see an NHS physiotherapist. And then had a brief session with an inexperienced therapist and were only given a generic sheet of exercises – which did nothing to help.
• ‘Tried everything’ from all types of therapists to natural creams but found any relief was short lived and the pain came back.
• Been told by friends or family that you should just rest and take things easy, but all that did was make things feel more stiff and uncomfortable.
• Tried therapists who only gave ‘passive’ treatments. This means only lying on a treatment table and being ‘worked on’ by hand or with machines. This may have felt good temporarily but the results didn’t last.
• Been told by a friend or family member that “we all get aches and pains as we get older” and come to accept it as part of life.
• Had surgery previously, but were disappointed with the outcome.
• Been through physiotherapy before, and were let down by the lacklustre experience and poor results.
If you have experienced any of the above and you are frustrated by not getting better, we would love to hear from you.
The best place to start is to call us and we can have an honest conversation about what is going on for you and what options you have for recovery.
Click the link below to book a call with us if you would like to get some solid professional advice given to you over the phone. The phone call is complimentary and there is no obligation to book any appointments with us after the call is over. Our goal is to help you make the right decision about what to do next for the best.
We do this because we see so many people who are suffering unnecessarily and for too long due to misinformation on the internet, in our culture and even within healthcare professions. We are committed to providing a place where people can have an honest conversation about their health. A conversation founded on listening to you and understanding your concerns and goals, and informed by years of clinical experience and a solid understanding of the scientific research.
“What Can I Do Now To Get Rid Of My Back Pain?”…
Here are 4 things you can do now:
How Can Choosing to See Orson Wajih Physiotherapy Help You Recover From Back Pain – In The Next Few Days?
Our Committment To You:
• We will ensure that any serious medical problem is ruled out, and that all the factors contributing to your back pain are explored and properly addressed.
• We will ensure that you have a clear understanding of your problem and your options for recovery. Your treatment alternatives will always be explained to you. You will be able to make an informed choice about the best treatment choices for your recovery and your life.
• We will only recommend treatments and interventions with scientifically known benefits. We will be transparent about the benefits so you can decide on your plan of care. We will not scare or coerce you into having unnecessary treatment.
• Often back pain has a natural course of healing that requires no intervention other than diagnosis, reassurance, and a clear self-help plan (with as much support as you feel you need to stay on track).
• Some people also choose to include treatments with short term benefits to ease their recovery journey. Others choose minimal intervention focusing only on those with long term benefits.
• We are committed to providing a place where you can have an honest conversation about your health. A conversation founded on listening to you and understanding your concerns and goals and informed by years of clinical experience and a solid understanding of the scientific research.
• Our back is a naturally strong structure and able to heal. Our goal is to help you to understand and experience your inherent strength and resilience and to empower you to feel confident in your body and health. We are always here to support you but always aim to minimise any need for medical intervention.n
Here Are Just A Few Of The Things We Can Do For You:
• We can quickly get you moving more freely and ease your pain – often in the first couple of sessions.
• We can give you a clear understanding of exactly what you can do for yourself to help get active and living normally again.
• We will ensure that any serious medical problem is ruled out, and that all the factors contributing to your back pain are explored and addressed – and we will provide you with the perfect set of individualised exercises that will speed up your recovery.
• We can help you to sit more comfortably and walk longer than 15 minutes without your back feeling ‘weak’ and painful, or feeling like it is going to ‘go out’. (Remember our backs are inherently strong. Joints don’t ‘go out’ even though it can sometimes feel that way).
• Pain can ‘drain’ your energy and disrupt a peaceful night’s sleep – we can help you to enjoy living with more energy each day.
• We can help you put an end to taking all of those painkillers that are no good for your health long-term.
• We can help you avoid dangerous spinal surgery – and painful injections.
• We can help you keep out of the Doctor’s waiting room or from making repeat visits only to be given more pills.
• We can help you get back to enjoying quality time with family and friends that back pain has stolen from you.
• We can help you to finally get a good night’s sleep without tossing and turning trying to find that one position that feels right.
If you want to know what it costs – and what availability we have at our physiotherapy clinic, then please just click the button below and complete the short form.
What Other People Are Saying About Orson Wajih Physiotherapy…
Heather overcame 30 years of back pain and is now playing with the children again.
“One Sunday morning I was playing with my daughter and I felt something go in my lower back. By the end of the day I literally could not move due to the piercing pain and had to crawl on my hands and knees up to bed. Turning over was impossible and any other movement sheer agony.
I’ve had chronic neck and back pain for 30 years and have been having treatment every six weeks for the last 15 years. Orson provided me with some basic exercises and assured me that my disc situation was not uncommon and could be easily managed through increasing my range of motion. I’ve been doing the exercises for the last month and thus far there have been no need for any other treatment. I am now pain free .
I am very reassured by Orson’s professionalism and gentle approach and am thrilled at the prospect of being able to eschew further medical intervention. He has helped me tremendously.”
UPDATE ONE YEAR LATER:
“I am pleased to say I remain pain free!”
Heather S.
Tommy was previously considering surgery for severe back pain, but is now walking and standing pain-free.
“When I went to see you last time I had such pain and discomfort in my lower back that I even found it hard to walk for longer than a few minutes before I had to sit down and stretch my back. Obviously that impacted my work a lot since I stand or walk most of the time while performing my duties. During my session with you I learned a few exercises to stretch my lower back and to increase mobility in that area. I have continued to do these exercises regularly at least four days a week and the change has been remarkable. I have not had severe pain for almost two months now, and I can manage standing and walking for longer periods of time before having to sit down. This has also affected my psychological welfare since I don’t worry as much about coping with my every day tasks at work as well as in private life. Thanks Orson, nothing personal but I hope I won’t see you for a long time;) you know what I mean.”
UPDATE TWO YEARS LATER:
“Able to work and enjoy an active life free of backpain”
Tommy M.
We know you have lots of plans that don’t include being limited by back pain. Imagine your life in 3 months without movement limitations, nagging, persistent aches or stiffness.
What could you be saying YES to, if your back weren’t saying NO?
Can We Help By Listening To Your Story & Giving You More Information? Choose Which Option Works Best For You…
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