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Lower Back Pain

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Accounting for around 9% of all GP visits, lower back pain is one of the most common causes of disability in the UK. Four out of five people will experience the debilitating effects of back pain at some point in their lives. For some, this may simply be a problem that resolves itself quite quickly. For others, it can lead to lingering pain and disability.

Do you have back pain? Getting professional advice and the right treatment quickly can reduce the risk of long term pain, speed up your recovery and lessen its impact on your everyday life. There are plenty of choices of practitioner. Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and Osteopaths are seen as the experts when it comes to lower back pain. Each type has a slightly different treatment approach, but the success of your recovery will often come down to the specific skills and experience of an individual practitioner.

What are the types and causes of back pain?

Low back pain can happen for a number of reasons and it’s often down to more than one. Lifestyle factors such as smoking and a lack of exercise are considered big risk factors. You may be familiar with most of the common types of back pain: nerve root irritation (sciatica), muscle spasms, bone deformity, ligament or muscle strain, and intervertebral disc prolapses or degeneration. Each of these can affect people differently, causing extreme pain and disability in one and little or no symptoms in another.

How do you treat back pain?

Physiotherapists are well-versed in treating lower back pain. We start by undertaking a robust assessment, pinpointing the areas that are contributing to your condition, before recommending treatment that will restore mobility and reduce your symptoms to recovery. We don’t work in isolation from the rest of the healthcare profession. We’re trained to spot more serious conditions that may be masked as lower back pain and can refer you onwards to your GP or a specialist, making us the ideal first port of call.

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GARETH BARRY

Premiership Football Player

Jamie was sat with me when the ankle specialist shattered my dreams of playing in the World Cup 2010 for England. Jamie did not accept the prognosis and told me I would make the World Cup. After employing all the latest sports medicine techniques and rehabilitation strategies, I made the World Cup 2010. Thanks Murph for allowing me to live my boyhood dream.

JAMES CALDER

Orthopaedic Surgeon Specialising in Sporting Injuries

I have worked with James in a professional capacity for approaching 10 years and he has been involved in the rehabilitation of many of my patients. I also worked closely with him when he was a physiotherapist at Manchester City Football Club. He has always shown great dedication to his patients ensuring that they have optimal physiotherapy – achieving excellent results post-operatively but also enabling surgery to be avoided following complex ankle injuries. James has an excellent knowledge base with regards to sports’ injuries of the foot and ankle and I look forward to working with him in the future – I would have no hesitation in recommending a member of my family to see him were they to sustain a sports’ injury to the foot and ankle.

BEN SMITH

Charity Runner

Simply put Jamie is special, one in a million, a rare find! I came across Jamie as a referral from another therapist during my challenge. I had severe issues with my back and the challenge was in real jeopardy if I didn’t sort it out. Jamie worked with me for 10 days, accessing every aspect of my injury, treating me as an individual case and to put it bluntly, cured what most couldn’t have. I learnt a lot from Jamie about my issue and ways in which to prevent it from happening again. I was back running back to back marathons 10 days after my injury and this is because of this amazing man. Jamie, thank you, you will always be remembered as the guy that saved The 401 Challenge!

THIERRY HENRY

Premiership Football Player

Great physio, very dedicated and hard working. Very approachable, and from a players point of view all the dressing room spoke highly of him. I have known Jamie personally for over 6 years and worked along side him at New York Red Bulls, where he was Performance Director. He is an excellent physio, one of the best I have worked with.

ANDREW WILLIAMS

Orthopaedic Surgeon at Fortius, Harley Street

I have had the good fortune to have worked with Jamie since he was a physiotherapist at Bolton FC thence Newcastle United FC, Manchester City FC and during his period at the New York Red Bulls. As well as dealing with the elite footballers at these clubs, I also dealt with a number of patients Jamie was treating at his private practice JAM Physio in Blackpool. Throughout our long relationship, Jamie has provided the highest quality physiotherapy in terms of diagnosis, treatment planning and case discussion with me. His rehabilitation following surgery is superb.

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