The spine is such an important component of the body that any pain in the area can completely debilitate the victim. Simply bending over to tie your shoelaces or retrieve something from the floor can leave you bed ridden, off work and in a considerable amount of pain. Unfortunately there’s bad news; even if it goes away for a time, the chances are that your back pain will return again and again unless treated. At Central Chiropractic Clinic we have a variety or remedies for back pain Coventry which could see you pain free and back on your feet.

Whether you’re in ceaseless pain or are experiencing periodic lower back discomfort, experts agree that seeking professional medical help is critical for long term health. While muscle relaxants and pain killers can help reduce pain, chiropractic treatment targets the source of the problem, helping to put things right for the future.

The causes of lower back pain can be as serious as herniated discs and Subluxations or as simple as stress. Here at Central Chiropractic Clinic, our continuing professional development means that we’re aware of all conditions and treatments imaginable, and our state of the art on site diagnosis equipment can locate back problems quickly and safely.

It could be that your pain is the result of a strain, sprain or spasm. Common with sportsmen but the cause of back pain, this is where muscles and ligaments are overworked and become inflamed or swollen. With chiropractic treatment, patients with strains like this usually make a full recovery.

It’s important to realise that you’re not alone in suffering from lower back pain Coventry. Research suggests that up to 80% of people suffer from back pain at some point during their lives and so the team here at Central Chiropractic Clinic are used to making patients feel at home in a friendly, informal environment.

Many people in the UK suffer from back pain at some stage of their lives and it could be caused by a number of factors including sports injuries, car accidents or even stress. Due to the complex nature of this part of the body, it is essential that an individual seeks advice and has a consultation with a specialist in back pain, before undergoing any treatment programme. There is a Chiropractor that specialises in back pain Coventry that can offer comprehensive advice and treatment to individuals suffering from this painful condition.

Back pain can contribute to a number of issues including loss of mobility in the upper back and neck area, muscle spasms, headaches and otitis media. All of the Chiropractors at the Central Chiropractic Clinic are fully certified with a five year qualification and the treatments that they offer are recognized by the GCC and BCA.

The Central Chiropractic Clinic would recommend that anyone that is suffering from back pain visits their practice, so that they can provide a full diagnosis and suggest the best treatment. As each case differs, it is important that an individual receives a diagnosis before they undergo any therapy, to prevent further damage being caused.

These specialists in back pain and neck pain Coventry offer three main varieties of treatment; chiropractic, physiotherapy and cold laser therapy. The best treatment will be identified during an initial consultation where they will assess the history of the symptoms and carry out scans or x-rays if necessary.

To arrange a consultation call this specialist in back pain Coventry on their local telephone number or fill out their online contact form. They also have a range of information on their site to help individuals to find out more about conditions, their causes and treatments before making an appointment with a Chiropractor.

Back pain is caused by everyday movements, such as lifting and carrying heavy objects, standing or sitting for long periods and playing sports, which is why so many people will suffer from this debilitating condition at some point in their lives. One way to help prevent back pain Coventry is to undertake some gentle strengthening exercises as advised by the Central Chiropractic Clinic. These exercises should not only be for the back but also the stomach and legs, as these are areas that will help to develop that all-important core strength.

Exercise will quicken the recovery process, and also facilitate the prevention of any reoccurrence of injury and reduce the risk of long-lasting damage caused by back pain. By improving core strength and flexibility the individual can reduce the risk of discomfort caused by poor posture and weak muscles.

Having a strong ‘core’ of stomach, back, and leg muscles helps the user to become less susceptible to injuries that may be the root cause of back pain. These key areas support your spine, and help to reduce the chances of a disc injury. Weak core muscles can lead to associated discomfort, such as neck pain Coventry, and therefore need to be remedied as soon as possible.

These essential exercises are not complicated and require minimal physical exertion, and can be done at home without any special equipment. When combined with some basic stretching and aerobic exercise like walking or jogging the individual is likely to feel better in no time at all.

The team at Central Chiropractic Clinic can provide guidance on what would be an appropriate exercise programme tailored to the needs of the individual. But as a guide, extension exercises are advised for sufferers whose back pain Coventry is eased by aerobic movements. These stretches will manipulate and strengthen back muscles, and will help to reduce pain caused by a displaced disc. An alternative exercise regime for those who feel comfort in sitting down can also be created, with exercises modified to strengthen the muscles in the back.

It is a sad fact in life that many of us will suffer from some degree of back pain in our lifetimes. Everything from poor posture to strenuous exercise can be a root cause of discomfort, and should be treated with caution due to the importance of the spine. The pain will usually be caused by sports injuries, whiplash, over-exertion, anxiety or even lack of exercise. This stress is clearly a sign that your back is not functioning correctly and advice from a specialist in back pain Coventry should be considered.

Luckily, there is an array of options available in terms of treatment, but not many people are aware of the success rate of alternative forms such as chiropractic care.

Spinal manipulations may sound painful but are in fact an excellent way to relieve pain. Chiropractors will adjust the joints in your back where discomfort is centred, and this movement will help to reduce stress and increase flexibility. The beauty of chiropractic care is that it is suitable for everyone, including children, the elderly and pregnant women. It is a safe procedure that is rarely painful.

Cold laser therapy is another alternative treatment which is a safe way of providing relief for acute injuries and chronic pain, and treating those stubborn, hard to treat conditions. Laser therapy reduces swelling and stiffness, and provides a quicker return to normal function.

The Central Chiropractic Clinic provides alternative treatments for back pain. They are CCEP (Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner) trained as well as General Chiropractic Council and British Chiropractic Association affiliated, and their physiotherapists are State & Health Professionals Council registered, which highlights the level of expertise that they offer.

Their highly trained and fully qualified physiotherapists are able to treat back pain Coventry that is caused primarily by muscle spasm. These treatments are a short term response to discomfort, but are a relaxing and comforting way to ease the pain.

Call 024 7622 2002 for Backache Treatment, reg’d Bupa Axa ppp. Hsa Mercia health Simplyhealth Standard Life  Aviva  Medisure Medicash WPA . All health insurance accepted

What do chiropractors do?

Assist you in finding and treating the causes of pain, including spinal problems resulting in pain, such as upper and lower back pain, neck pain and headaches.

Helping to restore proper spinal biomechanics and improved nervous system function begins with a case history. This gives the Chiropractor a background about your health, such as surgeries, accidents, the onset of your condition, and other details on the problems affecting your current health.

After reviewing your history and discussing your specific problem, a thorough chiropractic examination is performed. X-rays may be taken to uncover structural and functional problems associated with the spine. These examinations help identify areas of spinal malfunction and resulting nervous system deficit. The findings of these examinations are fully explained and a plan of chiropractic treatment for problems is initiated. The plan consists of a program of spinal adjustments and manipulation. Progress is monitored with periodic examinations and follow-up reports.

What kind of back pain is chiropractic treatment effective for? 

• Automobile accidents (personal injury)
• Work injuries (including poor office ergonomics)
• Sports injuries
• Improper lifting
• Repetitive motion (prolonged activity at a computer terminal)
• Pain from household chores (gardening)
• Pain from poor posture
• Biomechanical problems
• Scoliosis and other congenital problems
• Stress-related back pain

Are all patients spines adjusted the same way?

The doctor evaluates each patient’s unique spinal problem and develops an individual course of care. The resulting recommendations for spinal adjustment and manipulation are based upon the patient’s case history.

Some patients, who complain of headaches, may actually have a lower back problem that is causing a compensation reaction at the base of the skull. Other patients may be experiencing numbness and tingling in their fingers, when the problem is in the neck. Every patient presents a uniquely different spinal pattern. Patient’s notice that their chiropractic care and adjustments are is delivered with confidence and precision. Each visit builds on the previous one. Although many visits may seem similar, each patient’s care is uniquely different from every other patient.

Can I adjust myself?

Since a chiropractic adjustment is a specific force applied in a specific direction, to a specific spinal joint, it is fundamentally impossible to adjust oneself.

It is possible to turn, bend or twist in a certain direction to create a “popping” sound. Unfortunately, this type of joint manipulation is usually counterproductive, often making the pain eventually increase. The best way to enjoy the healthful benefits of chiropractic is to receive adjustments from a Doctor of Chiropractic. Even your doctor must seek out the services of another colleague to help restore and maintain spinal function

Can I speed the healing process?

While there aren’t any shortcuts to speed your recovery, there is a lot you can do to give yourself the best chance at a quick recovery from spinal problems.

Learning proper sitting and lifting methods can prevent unnecessary strain on your spine. Specific exercises may be given to help restrain the muscles that support your spine. Proper rest is also an important aspect of the healing process. Getting the appropriate amount of rest your body needs and avoiding sleeping on your stomach can be very beneficial.

During the healing process, proper nutrition is more important than ever. Make sure you eat balanced meals, and if you’re overweight, slimming down will also help reduce unnecessary stresses on your spine.

How long will I need chiropractic care?

Spinal problems neglected since early childhood may require ongoing supportive care for optimum spinal function. These long-standing problems are often associated with muscle weakness, soft tissue damage, and degenerative changes to the spine.

Most patients find that periodic chiropractic checkups help keep them in optimal shape. Those who are active have stressful jobs or want to be their very best, find that a schedule of preventive care is helpful in the maintenance of good health.

Some patients seek chiropractic care only when their pain becomes unbearable. When this style of “crisis management” is used, their treatment is often more costly and time-consuming. It is my job as a chiropractor to treat every patient, regardless of his or her health goals.

How long you decide to benefit from chiropractic care is always up to you.

Call 024 7622 2002 .Reg’d with BUPA. AXA  PPP. HSA.  AVIVA. Simplyhealth. Standard  Life. Pru  health. Cigna. Mercia health. Medisure.  Medicash.  All health insurance accepted.

Chiropractic or Physiotherapy for back pain may include Cold Laser Therapy for pain relief, to injuries such as;

Bulging disc, Prolapsed, Herniated, Slipped discs, disc Degeneration, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolysis, Spondylolisthesis, Sacroiliac joint, Facet Joints, Muscles, Ligaments, Ankylosing Spondylitis 

Causes of back pain Muscles/Ligaments        

Among the many causes of back pain, the most common by far is a sprain or strain of muscles or ligaments. Muscle spasm can occur after twisting or bending awkwardly, or from a simple sneeze or cough. The majority of muscle spasms tend to get better over time. Severe cases of muscle spasms are treated with medication, physical therapy, also cold laser therapy, see our cold laser therapy section under “Treatments”. 

Disc Degeneration

Disc problems are common causes of back pain. After an injury, or as we age, discs lose fluid content and deteriorate in a process called disc degeneration.

The earliest form of injury to a disc is in the form of tears or fissures in the annulus fibrosis (outer portion) of the disc. The annulus fibrosis is very much is like a large round ligament that prevents the nucleus pulposus (inner gel-like portion) of the disc from protruding outward. Tears in the annulus heal by scar formation weakening the tissue. The repetitive annular tears which heal by scar formation lead to a disc that begins to degenerate.

As degeneration progresses the disc becomes stiff, narrow, and losses its ability to act as a shock absorber. Loss of shock absorbing capacity of the disc leads to increased stress being put on the bones of the spine causing formation of bone sours or osteophytes. If bone spurs get large enough, they may cause pressure on nerves in the spinal canal which would present as numbness and weakness in the arms or legs depending on the spinal level being affected. The combination of disc degeneration and bone spur formation in the spine is called spondylosis. Any narrowing within the spinal canal, from bone spur formation or from any other cause such as disc prolapsed of thickening of the ligaments of the spine is called spinal stenosis. Spondylosis or spinal stenosis can occur at any region in the spine: cervical, thoracic or lumbar.

Bulging Disc, Protruding Disc, Prolapsed Disc, Herniated Disc, Extruded disc, Slipped Disc.

The above terms generally describe a disc that is displaced beyond the limits of the intervertebral disc space i.e. the borders of annulus fibrous (the outer fibrous part of the disc)

Disc prolapse or herniation is the protrusion of the central portion of the disc through a tear in the outer annular wall of the disc. If disc prolapsed results in the compression (direct or indirect) of the nerve root it would cause symptoms of pain, numbness, or weakness. In some individuals however, disc protrusions will not cause any symptoms. A disc extrusion is a severe version of a disc protrusion in which a large portion of the nucleus pulposus is displaced through the wall of the disc. A disc extrusion is almost always would result in the symptoms of nerve root compression.

Facet Joints

Facet joints irritation is another cause of back pain. Facet joints are small pairs of joints on the back of the spinal column where the vertebrae meet. Facet joints provide stability to the spine by interlocking two adjacent vertebrae. Facet joints also allow the spine to bend forward (flexion), bend backward (extension), and twist. 

Inflammation of facet joints can occur from injuries, excessive stress put on the spine or a form of arthritis. Facet joint problems are functional problems and would not be visualised on the x-rays of the MRI scan.

Spinal Stenosis

The term stenosis describes any narrowing of the spinal canal. Among many causes of spinal stenosis the most common one is degenerative changes or oseoarthritis of the spine, which occurs almost inevitably as a part of the aging process.

Canal stenosis can be caused by many factors such as enlargement of the facet joints due to degenerative changes; hypertrophy (enlargement) of the ligamentum flavum – the main ligament of the spinal canal; the protrusion or herniation of intervertebral discs into the canal and forward slippage of vertebrae in a condition called spondylolisthesis – all contribute into narrowing of spinal canal on their own or in conjunction with each other.

Main symptoms of spinal stenosis in lumbar spine is pain in the back and legs aggravated by standing and walking and relieved by sitting or stooping forward. Legs pain induced by walking is known as neurogenic claudication (from the Latin claudico, to limp). Neurogenic claudication must be distinguished from is vascular claudication, or leg pain on walking caused by insufficient blood flow to the legs. The features which help to distinguish neurogenic from vascular claudication are the following: 

In neurogenic claudication pain occurs after varying amounts of exercise, with standing, or with coughing. Vascular claudication is reliably produced with a fixed amount of exercise, such as walking a certain number of blocks, and is rare at rest. The main distinguishing feature of neurogenic claudication and vascular claudication is the pain relief with sitting and stooping in cases of neurogenic claudication while vascular claudication pain is usually quickly relieved by resting in a standing position. Sensory loss of neurological claudication is in a nerve root distribution, while with vascular insufficiency it is in a stocking-glove distribution. Signs of vascular insufficiency should be absent in neurogenic claudication: diminished pulses, foot pallor on elevation, and decreased temperature of the feet.

Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolysis and Spondylolistheses are the most common causes of lower back pain in adolescents. Spondylolysis is a  fracture in one  or both pedicles  of the vertebrae that make up the spinal column. It usually affects either the fourth or the fifth lumbar vertebra in the lower back. The fracture site is called a pars defect.

If the bone is unable to maintain its proper position, the top vertebrae can shift forward on top of the bottom vertebrae. This condition is called spondylolisthesis.

For adults, a spondylolisthesis is normally caused from degenerative changes in the spine. When too much movement or slippage occurs, the bones may begin to press on nerves and surgery may become necessary to correct the condition.

Causes such as genetic, overuse or degenerative changes can contribute to development of spondylolisthesis. 

Sacroiliac Joints

Another very common cause of lower back pain is a dysfunction of sacro-iliac joints. The sacroiliac joint connects the sacrum (the triangular bone at the bottom of the spine) with the pelvis (iliac crest).

The inflammation of sacroiliac joint can result from an acute injury or from chronic postural abnormalities such as undue stress on the joint following lower back fusion surgery, degenerative changes of the hip and knee joint as well as from fallen arches of the foot. Pain distribution from sacroiliac joint abnormalities is in the low back, buttock/hip, abdomen, groin, or legs.

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing  spondylitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the spine. With ankylosing spondylitis, the joints and ligaments that normally permit the spine to move become inflamed and stiff. with time the bones of the spine may fuse together, causing the spine to become rigid and inflexible.

Other rare causes of back pain include:

Benign or malignant tumors of the spine or spinal cord Problems of the digestive tract, genitourinary or gynaecological problems can cause referred low back pain Infections.

Cold laser Therapy/Treatment

The lasers used at Central Chiropractic Clinic are certified as Cold Laser.  For the past 30 years the technology of Cold Laser Therapy (also known as Low Level Laser Therapy) has been formally accepted in North America and in many other parts of the world such as Europe, Russia and Japan.  In all this time there have been no recorded long-term adverse effects from low level laser therapy.  It is considered to be non-invasive, painless and safe.

Cold Laser Therapy uses laser light energy to stimulate cells to function optimally.  In the body, light sensitive chromophores and other elements within the cell absorb energy, initiating a series of important photochemical changes such as increased production of ATP. The mitochondria and Kreb’s Cycle stimulation initiates the production of ATP, providing the cell with the extra energy needed to accelerate the healing process and positively influence pain.  These activities can occur in all types of cells and includes ligament, nerves, cartilage and muscle.

Low Level Cold Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a Handheld, non-invasive, light-emitting medical device which is used over different areas of the body. It provides an unmatched advantage in the treatment of conditions such as;

Back pain, lower back pain

Slipped disc, Prolapsed disc, Herniated disc,

Trapped  nerves.

Hip Pain, Sacroiliac Joint inflammation.

Athletic Injuries

Lower Back Pain
Knee and Foot Pain
Shoulder Injury
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Arthritic pain relief, Muscle Spasm
Relief of Muscle and Joint Pain
Skin infections.

Wound Management including Skin Ulcers, Pressure Sores and Burn

Soft Tissue Injuries including  Sprains and Strains, Tendonitis and Haematomas.

Joint Disorders  including Arthritic pain relief and Tenosynovitis.

Chronic pain  such as Trigeminal Neuralgia and Neck and Back pain.

“Whiplash” (WAD) injury Neck Pain and injuries

For further in depth information on Back Pain, Sciatica, Lower Back Pain, please go to top left corner under “Pain” or “Conditions”.

Call 024 7622 2002 .Reg’d with BUPA. AXA  PPP. HSA.  AVIVA. Simplyhealth. Standard  Life. Pru  health. Cigna. Mercia health. Medisure.  Medicash.  All health insurance accepted.

Chiropractic or Physiotherapy for back pain may include Cold Laser Therapy for pain relief, to injuries such as;

Bulging disc, Prolapsed, Herniated, Slipped discs, disc Degeneration, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolysis, Spondylolisthesis, Sacroiliac joint, Facet Joints, Muscles, Ligaments, Ankylosing Spondylitis 

Causes of back pain Muscles/Ligaments        

Among the many causes of back pain, the most common by far is a sprain or strain of muscles or ligaments. Muscle spasm can occur after twisting or bending awkwardly, or from a simple sneeze or cough. The majority of muscle spasms tend to get better over time. Severe cases of muscle spasms are treated with medication, physical therapy, also cold laser therapy, see our cold laser therapy section under “Treatments”. 

Disc Degeneration

Disc problems are common causes of back pain. After an injury, or as we age, discs lose fluid content and deteriorate in a process called disc degeneration.

The earliest form of injury to a disc is in the form of tears or fissures in the annulus fibrosis (outer portion) of the disc. The annulus fibrosis is very much is like a large round ligament that prevents the nucleus pulposus (inner gel-like portion) of the disc from protruding outward. Tears in the annulus heal by scar formation weakening the tissue. The repetitive annular tears which heal by scar formation lead to a disc that begins to degenerate.

As degeneration progresses the disc becomes stiff, narrow, and losses its ability to act as a shock absorber. Loss of shock absorbing capacity of the disc leads to increased stress being put on the bones of the spine causing formation of bone sours or osteophytes. If bone spurs get large enough, they may cause pressure on nerves in the spinal canal which would present as numbness and weakness in the arms or legs depending on the spinal level being affected. The combination of disc degeneration and bone spur formation in the spine is called spondylosis. Any narrowing within the spinal canal, from bone spur formation or from any other cause such as disc prolapsed of thickening of the ligaments of the spine is called spinal stenosis. Spondylosis or spinal stenosis can occur at any region in the spine: cervical, thoracic or lumbar.

Bulging Disc, Protruding Disc, Prolapsed Disc, Herniated Disc, Extruded disc, Slipped Disc.

The above terms generally describe a disc that is displaced beyond the limits of the intervertebral disc space i.e. the borders of annulus fibrous (the outer fibrous part of the disc)

Disc prolapse or herniation is the protrusion of the central portion of the disc through a tear in the outer annular wall of the disc. If disc prolapsed results in the compression (direct or indirect) of the nerve root it would cause symptoms of pain, numbness, or weakness. In some individuals however, disc protrusions will not cause any symptoms. A disc extrusion is a severe version of a disc protrusion in which a large portion of the nucleus pulposus is displaced through the wall of the disc. A disc extrusion is almost always would result in the symptoms of nerve root compression.

Facet Joints

Facet joints irritation is another cause of back pain. Facet joints are small pairs of joints on the back of the spinal column where the vertebrae meet. Facet joints provide stability to the spine by interlocking two adjacent vertebrae. Facet joints also allow the spine to bend forward (flexion), bend backward (extension), and twist. 

Inflammation of facet joints can occur from injuries, excessive stress put on the spine or a form of arthritis. Facet joint problems are functional problems and would not be visualised on the x-rays of the MRI scan.

Spinal Stenosis

The term stenosis describes any narrowing of the spinal canal. Among many causes of spinal stenosis the most common one is degenerative changes or oseoarthritis of the spine, which occurs almost inevitably as a part of the aging process.

Canal stenosis can be caused by many factors such as enlargement of the facet joints due to degenerative changes; hypertrophy (enlargement) of the ligamentum flavum – the main ligament of the spinal canal; the protrusion or herniation of intervertebral discs into the canal and forward slippage of vertebrae in a condition called spondylolisthesis – all contribute into narrowing of spinal canal on their own or in conjunction with each other.

Main symptoms of spinal stenosis in lumbar spine is pain in the back and legs aggravated by standing and walking and relieved by sitting or stooping forward. Legs pain induced by walking is known as neurogenic claudication (from the Latin claudico, to limp). Neurogenic claudication must be distinguished from is vascular claudication, or leg pain on walking caused by insufficient blood flow to the legs. The features which help to distinguish neurogenic from vascular claudication are the following: 

In neurogenic claudication pain occurs after varying amounts of exercise, with standing, or with coughing. Vascular claudication is reliably produced with a fixed amount of exercise, such as walking a certain number of blocks, and is rare at rest. The main distinguishing feature of neurogenic claudication and vascular claudication is the pain relief with sitting and stooping in cases of neurogenic claudication while vascular claudication pain is usually quickly relieved by resting in a standing position. Sensory loss of neurological claudication is in a nerve root distribution, while with vascular insufficiency it is in a stocking-glove distribution. Signs of vascular insufficiency should be absent in neurogenic claudication: diminished pulses, foot pallor on elevation, and decreased temperature of the feet.

Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolysis and Spondylolistheses are the most common causes of lower back pain in adolescents. Spondylolysis is a  fracture in one  or both pedicles  of the vertebrae that make up the spinal column. It usually affects either the fourth or the fifth lumbar vertebra in the lower back. The fracture site is called a pars defect.

If the bone is unable to maintain its proper position, the top vertebrae can shift forward on top of the bottom vertebrae. This condition is called spondylolisthesis.

For adults, a spondylolisthesis is normally caused from degenerative changes in the spine. When too much movement or slippage occurs, the bones may begin to press on nerves and surgery may become necessary to correct the condition.

Causes such as genetic, overuse or degenerative changes can contribute to development of spondylolisthesis. 

Sacroiliac Joints

Another very common cause of lower back pain is a dysfunction of sacro-iliac joints. The sacroiliac joint connects the sacrum (the triangular bone at the bottom of the spine) with the pelvis (iliac crest).

The inflammation of sacroiliac joint can result from an acute injury or from chronic postural abnormalities such as undue stress on the joint following lower back fusion surgery, degenerative changes of the hip and knee joint as well as from fallen arches of the foot. Pain distribution from sacroiliac joint abnormalities is in the low back, buttock/hip, abdomen, groin, or legs.

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing  spondylitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the spine. With ankylosing spondylitis, the joints and ligaments that normally permit the spine to move become inflamed and stiff. with time the bones of the spine may fuse together, causing the spine to become rigid and inflexible.

Other rare causes of back pain include:

Benign or malignant tumors of the spine or spinal cord Problems of the digestive tract, genitourinary or gynaecological problems can cause referred low back pain Infections.

Cold laser Therapy/Treatment

The lasers used at Central Chiropractic Clinic are certified as Cold Laser.  For the past 30 years the technology of Cold Laser Therapy (also known as Low Level Laser Therapy) has been formally accepted in North America and in many other parts of the world such as Europe, Russia and Japan.  In all this time there have been no recorded long-term adverse effects from low level laser therapy.  It is considered to be non-invasive, painless and safe.

Cold Laser Therapy uses laser light energy to stimulate cells to function optimally.  In the body, light sensitive chromophores and other elements within the cell absorb energy, initiating a series of important photochemical changes such as increased production of ATP. The mitochondria and Kreb’s Cycle stimulation initiates the production of ATP, providing the cell with the extra energy needed to accelerate the healing process and positively influence pain.  These activities can occur in all types of cells and includes ligament, nerves, cartilage and muscle.

Low Level Cold Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a Handheld, non-invasive, light-emitting medical device which is used over different areas of the body. It provides an unmatched advantage in the treatment of conditions such as;

Back pain, lower back pain

Slipped disc, Prolapsed disc, Herniated disc,

Trapped  nerves.

Hip Pain, Sacroiliac Joint inflammation.

Athletic Injuries

Lower Back Pain
Knee and Foot Pain
Shoulder Injury
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Arthritic pain relief, Muscle Spasm
Relief of Muscle and Joint Pain
Skin infections.

Wound Management including Skin Ulcers, Pressure Sores and Burn

Soft Tissue Injuries including  Sprains and Strains, Tendonitis and Haematomas.

Joint Disorders  including Arthritic pain relief and Tenosynovitis.

Chronic pain  such as Trigeminal Neuralgia and Neck and Back pain.

“Whiplash” (WAD) injury Neck Pain and injuries

For further in depth information on Back Pain, Sciatica, Lower Back Pain, please go to top left corner under “Pain” or “Conditions”.

Upper back pain is one of the most common conditions encountered by Chiropractors. Patients may not realise it, but back and neck pain could be the root cause of a range of other conditions such as, arm pain, headaches and ringing in the ears. All of these conditions can cause severe disruption to an individual’s lifestyle, therefore it is important to have them treated by a registered specialist. The Central Chiropractic Clinic, a back pain Coventry specialist, is qualified to offer a wide range of treatments for a selection of conditions in their fully equipped surgery.

There are a combination of factors that can contribute towards back pain including poor posture, disc problems, stress and injury. One of the most common instances when back pain is sustained is during a car accident, whiplash is caused when a driver breaks suddenly and there is a rapid movement of the head. It can cause severe pain and stiffness in the upper back and neck area.

Back pain is common in those individuals that spend long periods of time sitting in the same position, for example in an office environment. This can cause poor posture, straining the back and promoting the potential for headaches.

The Central Chiropractic Clinic provide a selection of treatments to tackle the symptoms of back pain. Dependent upon the individual’s requirements they could provide cold laser therapy, a non-invasive treatment that focuses upon particular areas of the body.

All treatment will be determined following a comprehensive examination with one of this back pain Coventry specialists Chiropractors. They use a variety of methods including X-rays and scans to diagnose the underlying issue.

For further information about the services available from this back pain Coventry specialist, contact a member of their team to arrange a consultation. They also have a wide range of information published on their website, plus details about the Chiropractors at the clinic for patients to read through before visiting.