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Back pain
Your back pain may arise after physical exertion, awkward movement, or cold exposure and worsens with specific movements or positions, but improves with rest, massage, or heat application. Pain can restrict voluntary movement.
The vast majority of patients experience nonspecific back pain, which is defined by the absence of serious underlying conditions such as infections, injuries, inflammation, tumors, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, connective tissue diseases, or nerve-related issues.
While this might suggest that nonspecific back pain requires little attention or treatment, the reality is quite different. It is actually the world's leading cause of years lived with disability (YLDs), resulting in significant loss of mobility and independence.
YLDs measure how an illness reduces quality of life from its onset until either recovery or death.
The vast majority of patients experience nonspecific back pain, which is defined by the absence of serious underlying conditions such as infections, injuries, inflammation, tumors, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, connective tissue diseases, or nerve-related issues.
While this might suggest that nonspecific back pain requires little attention or treatment, the reality is quite different. It is actually the world's leading cause of years lived with disability (YLDs), resulting in significant loss of mobility and independence.
YLDs measure how an illness reduces quality of life from its onset until either recovery or death.
This condition becomes chronic in 1 in 10 patients each year. Don't endure the pain for the rest of your life.
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- Back pain at night
- Fever, night sweats, and light sensitivity
- Unexplained weight and appetite loss
- Urinary or bowel issues
- Ineffective pain medication
- Pain on only one side
- Pain radiating to the leg
- Decreased leg strength, numbness, or a feeling of crawling goosebumps on the legs and feet
- History of cancer
- Gait disorder
- Injury
Common risk factors
Signs for Medical Care
Determining the exact cause of back pain and developing an effective treatment plan requires evaluation by a specialist. The doctor will take a medical history, assess painful areas and the presence of neurological signs. Additional laboratory tests, such as blood count test, CRP levels, X-rays, CT scans, and MRI, may also be necessary.
- Heavy physical labor
- Frequent torso bending
- Heavy lifting
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Prolonged static postures
- Professional driving
- Office work
- Vibration exposure
- Being overweight or obese
- Being underweight
Left untreated, back pain can significantly limit your mobility and affect your quality of life. This pain may indicate several underlying medical conditions:
Risk
- Tumors
- Spondyloarthritis
- Inflammation
- Vertebral fractures
- Compression Radiculopathy
- Lumbar Canal Stenosis
Specific Causes
Linked issues
Nonspecific Pain
Nonspecific back pain occurs without any serious underlying conditions.
As the main cause of disability worldwide, it significantly impacts mobility and independence.
As the main cause of disability worldwide, it significantly impacts mobility and independence.
Back pain can indicate issues beyond muscles and bones, including problems with the heart, lungs, digestive system, or urinary tract.
Included
During the appointment
Diagnostics and the first treatment session.
Free reLounge session
Back scan for future risk assessment.
Included
Before the appointment
Online assessment using AI technology.
Included
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Early and accurate diagnosis is critical to preventing long-term complications. Each patient’s situation is unique, and our team provides tailored treatment plans designed to relieve pain and prevent future issues.
We partnered with Bupa, Vitality, WPA and Healix. We also work with major international insurance companies.
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In 2025, Physico expanded to West London by partnering with VisitHealth Clinic.
In 2025, Physico expanded to West London by partnering with VisitHealth Clinic.
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hello@visithealth.co.uk, 020 3394 0996
Registered in England and Wales no.15067364.
©2025 Physico Health West Limited. All rights reserved.