Say goodbye to your lower back pain
When your lower back hurts, ordinary things like putting on your shoes, getting out of the car or sitting through a meeting can take more effort than they should. Whether the pain is recent or keeps coming back, we can help you understand what may be contributing to it and work out what to do next.
At Belfast Wellness Clinic on the Ormeau Road, our chiropractors and physiotherapists assess lower back pain and tailor your care to what you want to get back to, whether that’s walking the dog, getting through a shift comfortably or returning to the gym.
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When is it worth getting your back assessed?
An assessment can be a helpful starting point if your back keeps flaring up, the pain is limiting your usual activities, or you’re unsure how to get moving again. You might notice stiffness first thing in the morning, discomfort after sitting or driving, or pain when you bend, lift or stand for a while.
If pain travels from your buttock down one leg, sometimes with tingling or numbness, it may be sciatica. Our sciatica page explains more about these symptoms.
What happens at your first appointment?
We start by listening. Your practitioner will ask when the pain began, what makes it easier or harder, and what you’d like to be able to do more comfortably. They’ll assess how you move and carry out any relevant checks based on your symptoms.
You’ll have time to ask questions. Your practitioner will explain what they found and offer you some treatment to increse your mobility and ease your discomfort. They will also discuss practical next steps. These may include advice on exercises you can do at home, or suggesting additional therapies that are offered by the clinic (see below).
If your symptoms need medical assessment, we’ll explain where to seek help.
How we can help
Lower back pain can affect everything from how you move to how well you sleep. At Belfast Wellness Clinic, we start by understanding what’s getting in your way and what you’d like to get back to. Chiropractic and physiotherapy are the usual starting points for assessment. Depending on your needs, you may also find some of our other services helpful for comfort, relaxation or coping with persistent pain.
Chiropractic combines an assessment of how you move with advice and exercises you can use at home. Your chiropractor will usually provide hands-on treatmemt in the form of spinal and joint adjustments.
Physiotherapy can help you build strength and confidence in movements that have become difficult. Your physiotherapist will provide manual therapy which may include soft tissue massage or trigger point releasong. They can then tailor a programme of exercises around your goals, whether that’s walking further, lifting comfortably or getting back to sport.
Therapeutic massage can be a helpful addition to an exercise-based plan if muscle tightness is adding to your discomfort. Your therapist can adapt the pressure and focus to what feels comfortable for you.
Reflexology offers a gentle, hands-on session for relaxation. It may appeal if you find yourself tensing up or struggling to unwind when your back is sore.
Hypnotherapy can be very effective if persistent pain is taking up a lot of your attention or making it hard to switch off. You will learn techniques to practise between sessions, such as relaxation and shifting your attention.
Infrared sauna offers a quiet space to unwind in gentle warmth. If you find warmth soothing when your back feels stiff, it can be a comfortable way to take some time for yourself.