Back pain is common. 

It is estimated that 80% of adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives.

As age increases the number of people suffering as a percentage increases too. Peaking at the ages of 35-55 years.

In 85% of cases there is no clear pathology behind the back pain.

The risk factors most likely to contribute to back pain are; age, weight, sedentary lifestyles, repetitive lifting, bending, reaching, straining, pulling, vibrations, stress, anxiety, depression and smoking.

90% of people with acute back pain will recover in 6 weeks, but 8% will go on to develop chronic back pain conditions.

The NHS spends around £1 billion on back pain costs a year. Privately we spend over £550 million on it per year.

It is estimated that employers loose £590 million a year due to back pain related illness. The UK is not alone in this and it is the 2nd most common reason for work absence. In any one day 1% of the population will be off due to back pain.

Back pain, in particular when persistant, can have a significant impact on people’s lives. It frequently reduces their quality of life and adversely affects their family and social relationships.

40% of people who suffer will see their GP about it and 10% will see an osteopath, physio or chiropractor.

Keeping active as soon as it is possible is key.

Around 35,000 people will see an osteopath every day. Of these, 54% of all new patients are seen within a day of their initial phone contact and nearly all are seen within a week.

Public surveys indicate that 85% of people felt that osteopathy should be in on the NHS. In most areas it is only available privately at varying costs. Private medical cover will generally cover osteopathic appointments.

Your First consultation appointment with Body Back-Up

We may be the first stop on your journey to help you understand and review your health concerns.

Many of our new Patients have seen their Doctor, and perhaps several other practitioners before consulting us.

They may have had short lasting results or little improvement to date and are now seeking help elsewhere.

We don’t perform miracles, but take a osteopathic medical approach to assessment and diagnosis.

We have a practice charter and follow the code of practice of the General Osteopathic Council.

Our Osteopaths will explain to you:

Why you are in pain

How long your recovery should take

How many treatments you should need over what period

When it is ideal to return to full physical activity

When it is most appropriate to be referred to another professional