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Back & neck clinic · BuxtonBack and neck pain, understood.
Most back and neck pain improves, but when it lingers it can affect everything from sleep to work. We find out what’s driving your pain, explain it in plain English and give you a plan that fits your life.
- Initial assessment
- £85
- MRI of the lower back or neck
- £375
- Osteopathy
- £65
- Rehab session
- £50
Common back and neck problems.
Non-specific low back pain
The most common type, without one single structural cause.
Sciatica
Pain, numbness or tingling running down the leg from a nerve in the back.
Disc problems
A bulging or prolapsed (slipped) disc.
Spinal stenosis
Leg pain or heaviness when walking, eased by sitting or bending forward.
Neck pain and stiffness
Often from posture, desk work or sleeping awkwardly, including whiplash.
Trapped nerve in the neck
Pain, pins and needles or weakness running down the arm.
From first visit to back moving.
Listen and examine
We start with your story, then a thorough examination with an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist.
Clear answers
You leave knowing what’s wrong. If a scan would change your treatment, we arrange an MRI and go through it with you.
Your plan
Rehab, osteopathy, advice for work and sport, and, if needed, onward referral to the right specialist.
Could your back pain be inflammatory?
Some long-term back pain is caused by inflammation in the spine and pelvis rather than wear and tear or a strain. It’s often missed for years. Signs include pain that started before 45, morning stiffness lasting over 30 minutes, pain that eases with movement, and waking in the second half of the night.
Self-help to start with.
- Keep moving and carry on with normal activities as much as you can.
- Avoid long spells of bed rest. It slows recovery.
- Heat packs can ease muscle spasm.
- For the neck, slowly turn, tilt and nod your head within comfort a few times a day, and check your screen height.
- Simple painkillers can help you stay active. Ask a pharmacist.
Back pain questions, answered.
Do I need a GP referral for back pain?
No. You can book an initial assessment with us directly.
Do I need an MRI scan?
Most back pain doesn’t need a scan. We’ll arrange an MRI (£375) if it’s likely to change your treatment, for example with persistent sciatica.
Should I see a physio or an osteopath?
Both can help. Your assessment will point you to the best fit, and our team includes both. Osteopathy sessions are £65.
How quickly can I be seen?
We aim to see you quickly. Book online to see the next available appointments.
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Ready to get moving?
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