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Lower back pain & sciatica · Carlingford
Back pain making the workday harder?
When your back aches through meetings, catches when you bend, or sends pain down your leg, everyday life gets smaller. A clear assessment can help you understand what’s contributing and what you can do about it.
45-minute first visit · No referral needed · HICAPS · Free on-site parking
Sound familiar?
What may be going on
Most lower back pain is not caused by serious damage. Common contributors include irritated joints and muscles, sensitive nerve roots, and changes in how much you’ve been sitting, lifting or moving. When symptoms travel down the leg, it is often called sciatica: irritation of the nerve roots that form the sciatic nerve.
Every back is different, which is why your first visit focuses on your history and how you move, not a one-size-fits-all label.
Your first visit
A clear plan, not guesswork
We listen.
Tell us what’s happening, what makes it better or worse, and what you want to get back to.
We look and explain.
We check how you move and explain what we find, in plain language.
We agree a plan.
Together we choose the next step: hands-on care, exercises, advice, or a referral if something else is needed.
Care options
Get urgent help first
Call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department if back pain comes with loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the groin or inner thighs, new or worsening weakness in your legs, fever, or unexplained weight loss, or follows a significant fall or accident.
Questions
Do I need a scan before I come in?
Usually not. Most people don’t need imaging to start care. If your assessment suggests a scan or a GP review would help, we’ll tell you and explain why.
Can you help with sciatica?
Many people with leg symptoms from the lower back are suitable for conservative care. We’ll assess your nerves, strength and movement, and refer you on if anything needs medical attention.
Should I rest or keep moving?
For most back pain, staying gently active helps more than bed rest. We’ll help you find the right level for you.
How many visits will I need?
It depends on you. We’ll explain the plan, why we suggest it, and review it as you go. You’re always free to decide.
Ready to find out what’s going on?
Book a 45-minute initial consultation in Carlingford. If you’re not sure it’s right for you, call and we’ll talk it through.
This page provides general information only and is not a diagnosis. Your practitioner will assess you individually and discuss whether care is suitable for you. In an emergency, call 000.