Chiropractic for Back Pain
Considering chiropractic for your back pain?
The myBackPain assessment identifies your specific diagnosis — helping you and your chiropractor start treatment from a clear clinical picture.
What chiropractors do
Chiropractic is a form of manual therapy focusing primarily on the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, with particular emphasis on spinal manipulation. Chiropractors are regulated by the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and must be registered to practise in the UK.
Safety
Lumbar spinal manipulation is generally safe when performed by a qualified chiropractor on appropriately screened patients. The most common side effects are temporary soreness after treatment. Serious adverse events are rare. Cervical (neck) manipulation carries a small but recognised risk and should be discussed with your chiropractor if neck treatment is proposed.
When manipulation should not be performed
Spinal manipulation is contraindicated in the presence of spinal metastases or tumour, spinal infection, cauda equina syndrome, fracture, spinal instability, confirmed spinal cord compression, and in patients on anticoagulants or with significant osteoporosis. A properly trained chiropractor will screen for these before treatment.
Find out which treatment is most appropriate for your specific back pain
The myBackPain assessment identifies the most likely cause of your pain — and guides you toward the treatment approaches with the best evidence for your specific presentation.