Back Pain
Stop Suffering with Back Pain
Back Pain Bedford
If you live in Bedford and suffer from back pain, the Body Sage Clinic, located in Bedford Town Centre is a great choice for getting back to your best. We’ve honed our expertise in specialised muscular injury care for over a decade. It doesn’t matter what you have done or how it happened; you can count on us to help. Our Injury Therapy appointments utilise the best therapeutic techniques we know, including Sports Massage, Myofascial Cupping Therapy and Dry-Needling Acupuncture.
It’s hard to put a number on how many people will suffer from back pain in their lives. The WHO estimates that in 2020, 619 million people globally suffered from lower back pain and expects that number to rise to 819 million by 2050 as the population ages. Sadly, a large proportion of those people will continue to suffer from it for the rest of their lives.
Getting expert treatment and advice in the early stages of a back injury is crucial for preventing you from becoming a permanent sufferer. We can’t fix all back pain, some maybe, but not all. However, almost all back pain can be improved with the right therapy and advice, and that’s our speciality.
Back Pain FAQs
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What causes back pain?
Age, weight, height, genetics, sneezing, accidents, doing something stupid in the gym, the list is seemingly endless.
Why does back pain hurt so much?
Our spines are the very centre of our being, and everything below the head has its nerve supply from the spine.
Are there different types of back pain?
Lots. This is why expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment are essential.
Will massage help with back pain?
Yes, it’s rare that it doesn’t.
Does Acupuncture help with back pain?
Yes, especially in the early stages, as it’s exceptional for helping with high levels of pain.
Are there any other therapies you can recommend to treat back pain?
If it’s really bad, go to the hospital or see your doctor. Osteopathy and Physiotherapy are fantastic choices and a must in severe cases, and extremely worthwhile in more minor cases. Our therapy options almost always complement these other therapies and should be considered as part of your recovery process.
I went to see my doctor and all they gave me were some pills, will these help?
In most cases, medication in the early stages of a back injury is very useful. It’ll aid with your recovery, and help you live a relatively normal life during the recovery process.
Does core stability training help?
Yes. However, it’s important to remember that core stability training is more than just training your abs. It’s essential to train the muscles that support the spine itself and train your nervous system’s ability to control those muscles. A very good personal trainer would be a good choice, as would advice from a Physiotherapist or Osteopath.
What if my job is the cause of my back pain?
Most people’s jobs are a significant contributor to their back pain, if not the actual cause. Dealing with this through your employers can sometimes be challenging, especially if you have suffered from back pain in the past. However, it’s the law that they must investigate and improve your working conditions accordingly, but this can only happen if you tell them. It doesn’t matter how minor the problem is; you’ll be the only one losing out until you do.
My back hurts in the morning when I wake up, what causes this?
It’s probably worth looking at your bed. Your sleeping position and the type of mattress you have suit that sleeping position is very important. Having a firm bed is a bit of a myth, especially if you’re a side sleeper. If you’re a front sleeper, this is almost universally considered to be bad unless you’re a baby or a cat.
Does bad posture cause back pain?
Usually.
What if I have bad posture?
It can be improved, maybe even fixed. It takes a bit of effort and will require the right advice, but taking up activities that exercise and prioritise your posture is an easy way to get started.
