LOWER BACK PAIN
Chiropractic Care For…
LOWER BACK PAIN
Lower back pain can strike without warning, disrupting your daily routine and making everyday tasks feel much harder. At Holly Cottage Chiropractic Clinic, we understand that when your back hurts, it’s more than just discomfort—it impacts your quality of life. Let us help you get back to doing the things you love, pain‑free.
Understanding Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain (LBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems affecting adults today. Globally, it is the leading cause of years lived with disability and affects people of all ages.
In the UK, around one in six adults are estimated to be living with back pain at any given time.
Although many episodes resolve with time, a significant number may recur or become more persistent—especially without proper care, guidance or lifestyle adjustment.
Various factors contribute to lower back pain, including posture, sedentary behaviour, heavy lifting, age‑related degeneration, and repetitive strain from work or hobbies.
Chiropractic Care & the NICE Guidelines
When it comes to managing lower back pain, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline NG59 recommends non‑invasive treatments as first‑line options—focusing on staying active, giving advice, and including manual therapy (such as spinal manipulation or mobilisation) as part of a package with exercise. Recommendations | Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management | Guidance | NICE
At Holly‑Cottage, our chiropractic approach aligns with this guidance: we combine evidence‑based spinal adjustments, mobilisation techniques, soft tissue work and tailored exercise and lifestyle advice. This holistic plan is designed to relieve pain, restore movement and help prevent recurrence—so you can move with confidence and reclaim your life.
The Causes of MECHANICAL LOWER BACK PAIN
Mechanical lower back pain can stem from several different structures in and around the spine and therefore understanding the cause is key to providing the right treatment. Here are the four most common sources of lower back pain we regularly treat in clinic.
DISCOGENIC PAIN
Discogenic pain originates from the intervertebral discs — the soft, shock-absorbing cushions between the bones of your spine. Wear and tear, bulging, or herniation can irritate nearby nerves, leading to localised pain or symptoms like sciatica. This type of pain is often aggravated by sitting, bending, or lifting.
FACET JOINT IRRITATION
Facet joints are the small paired joints at the back of the spine that allow for smooth movement. Irritation or inflammation in these joints, often from poor posture or repetitive strain, can cause sharp or aching pain in the lower back, especially when arching or twisting the spine.
SACROILIAC JOINT IRRITATION
The sacroiliac (SI) joints connect the spine to the pelvis and play a key role in weight transfer between the upper body and legs. These joints can become inflamed or dysfunctional due to uneven loading, pregnancy, injury, or poor movement patterns. SI joint pain is often felt on one side of the lower back or buttock and may worsen when standing, walking, or climbing stairs.
MUSCULAR INJURY
Muscles in the lower back are responsible for supporting your spine and enabling movement. Strains or overuse injuries from lifting, sudden movement, or poor posture can lead to muscle tightness, spasms, or soreness that’s often worsened with activity but relieved by gentle stretching and rest.
WHO CAN WE HELP?
Chiropractic care is suitable for people of all ages and stages of life. Whether you are struggling with everyday aches and pains or managing a long-term problem, we are here to help. Each patient will be given a specific and individualised treatment programme designed for them including advise on lifestyle, exercise, posture and can offer preventitive care to improve long term health.
Who we help...
Babies/Children
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Young adults to senior Citizens
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Mothers to be
Who we help...
Athletes & Sports Persons
Who we help...
Preventative/maintainance patients
Want to find out more about Chiropractic care and how it can help you?
Call us today on 0121 321 1755 to speak to one of our friendly team.
WHO CAN WE HELP?
Chiropractic care is suitable for people of all ages and stages of life. Whether you are struggling with everyday aches and pains or managing a long-term problem, we are here to help. Each patient will be given a specific and individualised treatment programme designed for them including advise on lifestyle, exercise, posture and can offer preventitive care to improve long term health.
Who we help...
Babies/Children
Who we help...
Young adults to senior Citizens
Who we help...
Mothers to be
Who we help...
Athletes & Sports Persons
Who we help...
Preventative/maintainance patients
Want to find out more about Chiropractic care and how it can help you?
Call us today on 0121 321 1755 to speak to one of our friendly team.
Our goal is to help you feel better, move better and live better by delivering quality Chiropractic care.