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Back Pain Treatment in Hemel Hempstead

Relieve pain, restore movement, and regain confidence with expert physiotherapy
If you’re struggling with back pain in Hemel Hempstead, you’re not alone. Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy, and at Movement in Motion, we’re here to help you find lasting relief.
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Back Pain

Back pain is a prevalent issue in the UK, significantly impacting individuals and the economy.

Prevalence and Economic Impact:

  1. Prevalence:
    Approximately 46.5% of the UK population experiences back pain at some point in their lives.
  2. Workdays Lost:
    In the 2022/23 period, an estimated 6.6 million working days were lost due to work-related musculoskeletal disorders, with back pain being a major contributor.
  3. Economic Cost:
    Work-related musculoskeletal issues, including back pain, cost the UK economy over £5.7 billion annually.

Symptoms of Back Pain:
Back pain can manifest in various ways, including:

  1. Muscle Aches:
    Persistent or intermittent aching in the back muscles.
  2. Shooting or Stabbing Pain:
    Sharp sensations that may radiate down the leg (sciatica).
  3. Limited Flexibility:
    Reduced range of motion or difficulty standing up straight.
  4. Numbness or Tingling:
    Especially in cases involving nerve compression.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms we are here to help.

 

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Our Back Pain Assessment Process

The first part is the listen to your story we take an in-depth injury history as well as understanding the mechanism of the current problem. We look for patterns in your story to make the best possible picture. We then look at your range of movement before moving into any muscular testing. We will assess the site of pain as well as areas above and below to ensure we have full information to move forwards.

How We Treat Back Pain

Treatment can comprise of both hands on and exercise based activities. Hands on work will look to relieve muscle tension through soft tissue work while exercise will follow a four-step progression.
    1. Restore full range of movement
    2. Start loading the muscles isometrically
    3. Increase strength in a single plane of movement
    4. Strength exercises in multiple planes of movements

What Causes Back Pain?

Back pain can result from many factors, such as: 

  • Poor posture or sedentary habits
  • Muscle imbalances or weakness
  • Manual labour or heavy lifting
  • Sports injuries or impact trauma
  • Disc-related issues
  • Degenerative conditions such as arthritis
  • Stress and tension-related muscle tightness
At Movement in Motion, we treat both acute and chronic back pain, no matter the cause.

Why Choose Movement in Motion?

  • Award-winning clinic in Apsley, Hemel Hempstead
  • Highly qualified physios and sports therapists
  • Evening and Saturday appointments available
  • Free 15-minute telephone consultations
  • Free onsite parking

Back Pain FAQs

Recovery times vary depending on the cause and severity of your back pain. Most people start to feel improvements within 3–5 sessions, with a clear plan in place from the start.

Yes, we regularly treat sciatic pain caused by nerve compression, disc issues, or muscle tension. Our team focuses on both symptom relief and long-term management.

Yes. Chronic back pain responds well to a structured approach that combines hands-on therapy with progressive exercise. We also address the emotional and behavioural factors that can influence pain.

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