Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. Many people live with a degree of scoliosis without it causing significant problems, while for others it can be associated with back pain, stiffness or discomfort. It is important to be clear from the outset that chiropractic care does not claim to straighten or correct the curve […]
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Syndrome
Sacroiliac (SI) joint syndrome is a common but often overlooked cause of low back pain and buttock pain, arising from the joints that connect the spine to the pelvis. It can be mistaken for other back problems, which is why a careful assessment matters. The good news is that it usually responds well to hands-on […]
Rib Pain
Rib pain — pain felt across the chest wall, the side of the ribcage or the upper back — is most often mechanical, arising from the joints, muscles and cartilage of the ribcage rather than from anything inside the chest. It can be sharp and alarming, particularly because of where it is felt, but mechanical […]
Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek help, and one of the most common reasons they come to us. For most people it is uncomfortable and disruptive rather than dangerous, and it tends to improve with the right care and a return to gentle movement. At Back in Action, our Penwortham […]
Low Back Pain
Low back pain is the most common form of back pain, and one of the most common reasons people see a chiropractor at all. The lower back carries much of the body’s weight and is involved in almost everything we do, from bending and lifting to simply sitting at a desk, so it is little […]
Upper Back Pain
Upper and mid back pain — felt across the shoulder blades and along the middle of the spine — is very common, particularly among people who spend long hours at a desk. While it can be uncomfortable and persistent, it is usually mechanical and responds well to hands-on care, movement and practical changes. At Back […]
Sciatica
Sciatica is the name given to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve — from the lower back, through the buttock and down the leg. Because nerve pain can feel sharp and far-reaching, sciatica is often alarming, but in the great majority of cases it settles over time with the right care […]
Lumbar Disc Problems (Slipped Disc)
Lumbar disc problems — often called a “slipped disc”, though discs do not actually slip — are a common cause of low back pain and sciatica. They can be painful and worrying, particularly when the pain travels down the leg, but the great majority improve over time with the right care and a gradual return […]
Lumbar Facet Syndrome
Lumbar facet syndrome is a common cause of mechanical low back pain, arising from the small joints at the back of the spine. It is rarely serious and usually responds well to hands-on care and movement, though it can be persistent and nagging if left unaddressed. At Back in Action in Penwortham, we care for […]
Lumbar Spondylosis (Wear-and-Tear Arthritis)
Lumbar spondylosis is the medical term for the wear-and-tear changes that develop in the lower spine over time — essentially, age-related arthritis of the back. It sounds more alarming than it usually is: these changes are a normal part of getting older, and many people who have them experience little or no trouble. At Back […]