Back Pain Chelmsford

This is caused by the wearing down of vertebral discs in your back. These are the cushions in between your vertebrae; the bones in your spine.

Usually providing your back the ability to bend and twist, if the vertebral discs wear away too much, the bones can end up rubbing together. This causes back and neck pain that gets worse sitting or bending over.

Depending on the severity of degenerative disc disease, treatments can range from physiotherapy, medications, injections or, in more severe cases, spinal surgery.

The facet joints are located in the posterior of the spine. When the cartilage that covers these joints wears thin, this causes facet joint arthritis.

Facet joint arthritis can cause pain and stiffness in the back that can radiate down towards the buttocks and thighs. It is usually caused by old age, history of trauma, or degenerative disc disease.

Conservative treatments for facet joint arthritis include medications such as anti-inflammatories or topical treatments, while more severe cases may benefit from the use of steroid injections.

Our joints, bones, cartilage and ligaments naturally deteriorate as we get older. While, for the most part, this is no cause for concern, some of the wear and tear associated with aging can cause pain and discomfort.

Your consultant will spend the time to understand your symptoms and concerns, as well as your medical history, to determine the root cause of your pain and establish the best course of treatment for you.

Injuries can cause significant long term back pain and discomfort. Muscle or tendon injuries to the back are known as back strains, while stretched or torn ligaments are known as back sprains.

Both strains and sprains are very common back injuries, and can be caused by just one event such as improper lifting of a heavy object.

While uncommon, some back pain can be caused by more serious conditions. Your consultant will make a thorough assessment of your symptoms and medical history to establish the root cause of your pain, and rule out anything serious.