Step-by-step guide from Central Chiropractic Clinic, Coventry
Back pain can appear suddenly and without warning. One moment you’re going about your day, the next, you’re stiff, sore and struggling to move. Many people assume back pain must come from a specific incident lifting something heavy, twisting awkwardly, or an obvious injury yet often the cause isn’t clear at all.
If you’re experiencing back pain and have no idea why, Central Chiropractic Clinic is here to help. Below, we break down what you should do, when to seek professional support, and what to expect from our assessment and treatment process.
Why back pain can happen without a clear cause
Back pain is often the result of multiple small stresses accumulating over time. You might not remember doing anything wrong, but your body certainly does. Common hidden causes include:
- Poor posture during work or when using a device, see our Teck Neck video
- Weak core and supporting muscles
- Small repetitive movements
- Sedentary habits
- Stress and muscle tension
- Sleeping position issues
- Old injuries that flare up
Even when the cause isn’t obvious, the pain is still very real and treatable.
What to do first when you have unexplained back pain
1. Pause and evaluate your symptoms
If the pain came on suddenly, take a moment to notice:
- Where the pain is located
- Whether it radiates down the leg
- Whether it worsens with movement or rest
- Any numbness, tingling, or weakness
These details help guide the next steps.
2. Avoid panic, most back pain is treatable
Unexplained back pain is extremely common and often resolves faster when addressed early. The key is not to ignore it for too long or push through it.
3. Apply gentle self-care
While waiting for professional assessment:
- Use ice for the first 24 – 48 hours if the pain feels sharp or inflamed
- Use heat if it feels tight or muscular
- Try gentle stretching rather than full rest
- Avoid heavy lifting or long periods of sitting
- Stay hydrated and walk regularly
If self-care doesn’t bring improvement after a few days, it’s time to seek expert help.
How Central Chiropractic Clinic can help
Our step-by-step assessment & treatment approach
At Central Chiropractic Clinic, Coventry, our goal is to identify the root of your back pain even when the cause isn’t obvious and create a personalised treatment plan using chiropractic care and advanced K-Laser therapy.
Below is our typical step-by-step process:
Step 1: Thorough chiropractic assessment
Understanding Your Symptoms and History
We begin with a detailed consultation to uncover patterns or hidden triggers. Even if you don’t know what caused the pain, your daily habits offer important clues.
Physical Examination
Your chiropractor will assess:
- Spinal alignment
- Muscle tension
- Range of motion
- Joint mobility
- Neurological function
This helps identify whether your pain is muscular, joint-related, nerve-related, or a combination.
Diagnostic Support
If needed, we may recommend imaging or refer for further tests to ensure an accurate diagnosis.
Step 2: Chiropractic manipulation
Once we understand the source of your discomfort, we introduce targeted chiropractic adjustments.
Chiropractic manipulation can help:
- Reduce joint restriction
- Improve spinal mobility
- Ease muscle tension
- Improve nerve function
- Speed up natural healing
Adjustments are tailored to your comfort level gentle or more direct techniques depending on your needs.
Step 3: K-Laser therapy (dual modality treatment)
We combine chiropractic care with K-Laser, incidentally lead chiropractor Maria Kibkalo DC MSc (chiro), has long believed dual modality is the best approach to the majority of back pain conditions. K-Laser is of course an advanced therapeutic system using specific wavelengths of light to reduce inflammation, promote tissue repair, and decrease pain.
Benefits include:
- Faster healing of soft tissue
- Reduced swelling and inflammation
- Improved circulation
- Natural pain relief
You can see an example of how Maria uses K-laser on our Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559675032591
The combination of chiropractic manipulation and K-Laser therapy provides a powerful dual-modality approach that targets both the mechanical and biological causes of your back pain.
Step 4: Personalised recovery plan
Your chiropractor will provide:
- Tailored exercises
- Posture and workplace advice
- Strategies to prevent recurrence
- Ongoing support as needed
Our goal is not only to relieve your pain but to help you stay pain-free long-term.
When to seek immediate help
Seek urgent medical attention if your back pain is accompanied by:
- Loss of bowel or bladder control
- Sudden severe weakness
- Numbness in the saddle area
- A history of major trauma
If you’re unsure, call us and we’ll guide you.
Need help with your back pain?
You don’t need to know the cause we’ll help you find it.
Central Chiropractic Clinic
12 Park Road, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV1 2LD
We’re here to help you move better, feel better, and get back to life pain-free.
