Chiropractic treatment for lower back pain

Chiropractic is a health profession that focuses on diagnosing, treating and preventing disorders of the bones, muscles and joints. Chiropractors focus primarily on manipulating the spine but may also use other techniques.

Chiropractors are particularly interested in neck, back, and joint problems.

Why should I consult a chiropractor if my back hurts?

Manual therapy could help if you are experiencing lower pain, which is causing problems or not improving. Manual therapy involves your practitioner using skilled hand movements to manipulate your soft tissues and joints.

This type of ChiroPraise treatment can be provided by a chiropractor for general lower back pain, whether it is short-term or long-term. Sciatica, or pain that travels down from the back to your legs, can be treated by a chiropractor. The majority of people book a private chiropractor appointment. If chiropractic is available to you, your doctor may refer you. Find a chiropractor near you for more information.

What's the difference between an osteopath, physiotherapist or chiropractor?

You may wonder if you should consult a chiropractor, an orthopath or a physical therapist for manual therapy to treat lower back pain. All of these health professionals can treat lower back pain using manual therapies. However, their treatment methods are slightly different.

The goal of a physiotherapist is to restore movement and function throughout your body following an injury or illness. They examine how your nerves, muscles, and bones are affected and what treatment options, such as manual therapy and exercise therapy, can help. They will encourage you to be active in your recovery, instead of relying on passive treatment.Osteopaths examine the whole body and ensure that all bones, muscles, and joints work together smoothly. They use manual therapies to bring your body to a balanced state.Chiropractors are particularly interested in neck and back problems. They also examine your entire body, just like osteopaths. They are interested in the way that problems with your muscles, joints and bones affect your nervous system. They focus on manipulating the spine, but may also use other techniques.

Manual therapy is performed in many ways. They vary depending on the type of training, and even between practitioners. There is no way to tell if one method of manual therapy is better than another.

You can choose the type of practitioner that you want to see. If you are seeking NHS treatment you will most likely be offered physiotherapy, as other services may not be funded. When booking private treatment, you may want to contact a few practitioners and discuss your situation. Contact your health insurance provider to find out what may be covered.

Find a chiropractor near you

Most chiropractors are in private practice, either individually or as part of a group. Some areas offer chiropractic care on the NHS, and your GP can refer you. However, this is not common. It's not necessary to inform your GP if booking a private chiropractic appointment, but you may want to do so first.

General Chiropractic Council (GCC) is the only body that can register chiropractors in UK. It means that they have met the approved standards for training and adhere to GCC standards. Anyone who calls themselves a chiropractor without being registered with the GCC is breaking the law.