In 2003/04 4.9 million working days were lost through back pain and on average each sufferer took about 19 days off during the year. 60-80% of adults suffer back problems annually with approximately 30% becoming chronic.

In many cases lack of exercise is the main cause of back pain, as it often creates a heavier, weaker and inflexible body. Another major factor is posture, especially at work. Most individuals spend a lot of time either at a desk or in a car, and in most cases, both, all of which encourage a poor neck, shoulder and pelvis position, consequently increasing the chance of strain, pain and tension.

Symptoms often complained of can include difficulty looking over the shoulder; pain in neck, shoulder and lower back; headaches; difficulty bending towards the floor; pain behind the eyes and pins & needles down the arms or legs.

Many of these problems/symptoms can be prevented and in most cases rectified with a course of back therapy treatments. Sessions would include a full assessment with postural analysis, stability, strength and mobility tests, moving/handling advice and finally a rehabilitation programme.

The rehabilitation programme will include exercises to improve core strength and stability, flexibility and posture all of which enable the body to work more efficiently.