Low back pain is the most common reason people in and around Tonbridge come to us. Most episodes settle, but knowing when to get help can save weeks of discomfort.
What usually causes it
Most back pain is mechanical: joints, discs, ligaments and muscles that have been overloaded, held still too long, or moved awkwardly. Gardening on the Weald clay, long commutes from Tonbridge into London, and desk work are three of the patterns we see week after week.
Mechanical pain typically eases with certain positions and worsens with others. That pattern is a good sign — it means the tissue is irritated rather than damaged.
When to book an appointment
Book if the pain has lasted more than a week without improving, if it keeps coming back, if it travels into your leg, or if it stops you sleeping or working.
Some symptoms need urgent medical attention rather than osteopathy: numbness around the saddle area, loss of bladder or bowel control, unexplained weight loss, or pain following a significant fall. Contact your GP or NHS 111 straight away in those cases.
What treatment involves
A first appointment starts with a full case history and examination. Treatment usually combines soft tissue work, joint articulation and gentle manipulation, followed by advice and simple exercises you can do at home.
Most people notice a change within two or three visits. We will always tell you honestly if we think you need a scan, your GP, or another practitioner instead.
Why a home visit helps
When your back is at its worst, getting into a car is often the hardest part of the day. We bring the treatment table to you anywhere within easy reach of Tonbridge, and we get to see the chair, bed and desk that may be feeding the problem.
Need a home visit near Tonbridge?
We treat patients at home across Kent, within easy reach of Tonbridge.
Call 07452 967452