Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek treatment — affecting around 4 in 5 adults at some point in their lives. Whether caused by posture, injury, or everyday strain, it can interfere with every aspect of life — from work to sleep to simple movement.

At Align Chiropractic & Physiotherapy, we take a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to diagnosing and treating back pain. Our integrated care combines chiropractic treatment, physiotherapy, and Pilates-based rehabilitation to help you recover faster and build lasting resilience against future pain.

Understanding Back Pain

Most back pain originates from the muscles, joints, discs, and ligaments of the spine. Injuries, repetitive strain, or long periods of sitting can cause joints to stiffen, muscles to tighten, and inflammation to develop. Over time, this leads to restricted movement, muscular imbalance, and nerve irritation, resulting in pain that may range from a dull ache to sharp, radiating discomfort.

While short episodes may resolve quickly, many people experience recurring or chronic back pain that returns without clear cause. Our goal is not just to relieve your symptoms, but to find and correct the underlying mechanical or postural issue that’s driving the problem.

Chiropractic for Back Pain

Chiropractors are trained to assess and treat spinal and joint dysfunction that can contribute to pain, stiffness, and nerve irritation.
At Align, our chiropractors use a combination of:

• Precise spinal adjustments to restore movement and joint alignment
• Soft tissue therapy to release tension in surrounding muscles
• Acupressure and dry needling to reduce pain and inflammation
• Postural advice and ergonomic guidance for long-term prevention

Unlike medication, chiropractic care focuses on treating the cause of pain, not just masking the symptoms. By improving spinal mobility and nerve function, chiropractic treatment helps reduce inflammation, restore balance, and promote the body’s natural ability to heal.

Physiotherapy for Back Pain

Physiotherapy plays a vital role in both rehabilitation and prevention.
Our physiotherapists work closely with chiropractors to ensure you recover safely and build the strength needed to protect your spine in the future.

Your physiotherapy plan may include:

• Individualised exercise programmes to strengthen core and stabilising muscles
• Stretching and mobility techniques to reduce stiffness
• Manual therapy to relieve muscle tension and improve flexibility
• Education and self-management strategies to reduce the likelihood of recurrence

This combination of movement, education, and hands-on therapy supports lasting change — not just short-term relief.

Other Causes of Back Pain We Treat

Back pain can have many origins, including:

• Arthritic changes (wear and tear) of the spine
• Disc irritation or prolapse, sometimes causing sciatica
• Referred pain from muscles or ligaments
• Poor posture or repetitive strain
• Chronic muscle tightness or imbalance

Our clinicians are trained to differentiate these causes and tailor your treatment accordingly. If we suspect an underlying issue that needs further investigation, we can refer you for imaging or liaise with your GP.