When to See a Chiropractor for Lower Back Pain in Camden
By the team at Camden Chiropractic
If your lower back pain keeps coming back or is getting in the way of everyday life, it’s reasonable to book an assessment. You might notice it after sitting at work, when you bend to pick something up, or when you try to get back to exercise. Those details help us understand how the pain is affecting you and what you would like to get back to.
When is it worth getting lower back pain assessed?
If the pain is hanging around, keeps returning or is making everyday tasks harder, an assessment can help you understand your symptoms and talk through your options. Even a mild ache can be worth discussing if it affects what you are able to do. Read the NHS advice on back pain and self-care.
What happens at your first chiropractic appointment?
Camden Chiropractic is located in the LABS Atrium Building at Camden Stables Market on Chalk Farm Road. When you arrive, the LABS reception team can direct you to the clinic before you meet your chiropractor. You can meet the team at Camden Chiropractic.
- We talk through your symptoms and goals. Your chiropractor will ask when the pain started, what makes it better or worse, and about your medical history. They will also ask what you want to get back to, whether that’s walking the dog, working comfortably or playing sport.
- We carry out a physical examination. Your chiropractor will look at how you move and choose tests based on your symptoms. These may include checks of muscle strength, sensation or reflexes.
- We discuss the next steps. Your chiropractor will explain the examination findings and whether chiropractic care may be appropriate. If suitable and you are happy to proceed, some initial treatment may be offered. A follow-up appointment, called a report of findings, can then be arranged to discuss the results, your treatment options, your goals and how your progress will be reviewed.
If your symptoms suggest that you need further medical assessment, your chiropractor will explain why and can write to your GP with the relevant findings where appropriate.
When should you get urgent medical help for back pain?
Call 999 or go to A&E if you have back pain with new difficulty passing urine, loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around your genitals or back passage, or pain, tingling, weakness or numbness affecting both legs. The same applies if the pain began after a serious accident or is accompanied by chest pain. Read the NHS emergency advice for back pain.
Ask for an urgent GP appointment or contact NHS 111 if the pain comes on suddenly and is severe, is worsening quickly, or you feel feverish, shivery or generally unwell. Read the NHS urgent advice for back pain.
Book a lower back pain assessment in Camden
If lower back pain keeps interrupting your day, we can assess your symptoms and discuss the next steps with you. Book an initial appointment at Camden Chiropractic.
