Back Pain Treatment
Expert diagnosis and hands-on treatment for acute and chronic back pain in Islington.
Living With Back Pain Is Exhausting
If you’re struggling with back pain, you know how it takes over everything. Simple tasks become a challenge. Sleep is disrupted. You start avoiding the things you love because you’re afraid of making it worse.
Maybe you’ve been putting up with it for so long that you’ve almost accepted it as normal. Or perhaps it came on suddenly and you’re not sure what to do next. Either way, you don’t have to keep living like this.
Book an AppointmentDo Any of These Apply to You?
Back pain shows up in many different ways. You might recognise some of these:
Muscle spasm
That locks you up and makes even small movements painful?
Your body is twisted or bent to one side
And you can’t straighten up properly?
Pain is stopping you moving
The way you normally would?
Trouble bending forwards
— getting dressed or tying your shoes feels impossible?
Tingling or numbness in your leg
That’s making you worry?
A long history of back pain
That keeps coming back no matter what you try?
If any of these sound familiar, you’re in the right place. These are some of the most common things we hear from patients — and most of them wish they’d come to us sooner.
What Causes Back Pain?
Back pain is one of the most common problems we see, and most of us will experience it at some point in our lives. The important thing to know is that pain doesn’t necessarily mean something serious is wrong — but it does mean your body is telling you something needs attention.
Often, back pain doesn’t have one simple cause. It can result from a combination of factors including poor posture, repetitive strain, muscle imbalances, or wear and tear over time. Some of the specific conditions linked to back pain include:
- Muscle spasm — sudden, involuntary tightening that can be extremely painful
- Spondylosis — age-related wear and tear of the spinal joints
- Sciatica — pain radiating down the leg from a compressed nerve
- Slipped disc — when a spinal disc bulges and presses on surrounding nerves
- General wear and tear — gradual degeneration that builds up over years
The sooner you get the correct treatment, the less time you spend suffering. That’s why accurate diagnosis is the first thing we focus on.
Your Back Pain Treatment Plan
At the Canonbury Clinic, we’ve treated thousands of patients with back pain over the past 30 years. The most important thing is to diagnose quickly and effectively, then work out a treatment plan that’s specific to you.
Our unique multi-faceted approach combines hands-on treatment with the latest technology, giving you the best chance of a fast and lasting recovery:
- Osteopathy — gentle, hands-on manipulation to restore mobility and relieve pain
- Deep Tissue Massage — targeted pressure to release chronic tension and muscle spasm
- Assisted Stretching — practitioner-guided stretching to improve flexibility
- G5 Massage — mechanical massage to increase blood flow and reduce stiffness
- Laser Therapy — deep tissue healing using our Class 4 MLS laser
- Ultrasound Treatment — therapeutic sound waves to promote tissue repair
- Kinesio Taping — supportive taping to aid recovery between sessions
- Bespoke Exercise Programme — tailored exercises to strengthen your back and prevent recurrence
Every treatment plan is tailored to your specific condition, your body, and your goals. We don’t do one-size-fits-all.