Most back pain is mechanical, settles with sensible management, and does not need investigating. There is one presentation that is different, it is commonly missed, and recognising it matters. Sudden back pain, in an older adult, after something trivial or nothing at all. That pattern can indicate a vertebral compression fracture, and it is one of the few back pain situations where getting the diagnosis right promptly genuinely changes what happens next.
Most people with back pain have tried several things, been offered several more, and have no idea which of them have evidence behind them. There is a national guideline that answers this, and almost nobody outside the profession has read it. NICE published its guidance on low back pain and sciatica in over 16s, and it is unusually direct. It names what should be offered, and it names a considerable number of things that should not be. Here is the summary, in plain terms.
Back pain when sitting is one of the most common issues we see at Ravenscroft Health. It affects office workers, drivers, remote workers and even those who consider themselves active. So why does sitting cause back pain, and more importantly, what can you do about it?
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek help, especially during seasonal transitions. The good news is that with the right approach, you can move into spring feeling stronger, more mobile and more confident.
