Emergency Care

Self help for back pain can be attained by applying ice packs or a frozen bag of vegetables to the affected area for 10 minutes every hour, but make sure the pack is covered, either by a damp cloth or a towel. This should help reduce inflammation and pain. If your back has not settled within a couple of days, please give us a call.

Gentle exercise, such as walking, is also good. Don’t take to your bed and lie still as this will further aggravate the condition and may slow recovery.

Testimonial

Martin R says:

I had a sudden sharp, stabbing pain in the middle of my lower back and all the muscles in the surrounding area locked up. It was agony just getting out of bed or the bath but four treatments over six weeks completely cured me – and it has not recurred thanks to quarterly support care treatments. The McTimoney technique was gentler than I expected by so effective.