5 Main causes of Back Pain

Written by: Shibin Vinod BPT MSc, HCPC PH124277, CSP 111177. Sport and Exercise Medicine, Senior MSK Physiotherapist & Shockwave Therapy Specialist

Medically Reviewed by: Mr Andrew O’Neill M.Ost GOsC 11018. Registered Osteopath & Shockwave Therapy Specialist

The number of stresses and obstacles we face in our everyday lives means that back pain is probably more commonplace than people think. Everything from the mattress you sleep on, to the job you do can have a cumulative effect on your the different areas of the spine. Whether you are doing a lot of heavy lifting, or sitting still for long periods of time, you may be unwittingly putting unnecessary stress on your back.

We also have a detailed blog about Lower Back Pain which is very helpful.

Our infographic below highlights the main causes of back pain, the people most at risk from it and some of the ways you can alleviate it.

Five causes of back pain Infographic

If chronic Back Pain involves persistent muscle tension, joint dysfunction, or stiffness that fails to respond to exercise and manual therapy alone, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a highly effective non-invasive option. We utilize the versatility of Radial Shockwave (ESWT) to release widespread muscle guarding in the back and hips, and the deep-reaching precision of Focused Shockwave (FSWT) to target chronic inflammation and pain originating from the underlying spinal joints.