What we treat

Back pain chiropractor in Elephant & Castle, London

Most back pain is mechanical — a joint that isn't moving, tissue that's overloaded, a pattern that keeps reloading the same structures. We find which, and treat it.

Chiropractor applying spinal pressure to a patient's mid-back at MotionFix, Elephant & Castle

What causes mechanical back pain?

Lower back pain in active people is rarely sinister and rarely 'just age'. It's usually a movement problem: restricted segments in the spine, an overloaded disc or facet joint, weak or inhibited deep stabilisers, or a hip that isn't doing its share so the lumbar spine compensates. The pain is the symptom; the failing mechanics are the cause.

How we treat back pain

We start with a full assessment to locate the actual driver, then treat it directly — chiropractic adjustment to restore segmental movement, dry needling and myofascial release to settle the overloaded tissue, and targeted loading to rebuild capacity. You get a clear timeline, not an open-ended membership.

Will I have to stop training?

Almost never completely. We modify load intelligently rather than shutting you down for weeks, and the plan is built around keeping you active while the problem resolves.

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Back Pain — common questions

How many sessions will I need for back pain?

Most straightforward mechanical back pain settles within a short course of treatment. After your initial assessment you'll get an honest estimate — not an open-ended plan.

Is chiropractic safe for back pain?

For mechanical back pain, chiropractic care is a well-established, low-risk option. Your assessment screens for the rare cases that need onward referral, and we'll always tell you if you're better seen elsewhere.

Can you help if I deadlift or squat heavy?

Yes — that's exactly who we're built for. We'll identify what's failing under load and rebuild it so you can get back under the bar.

Get it assessed properly.

Book a structural assessment for back pain and get a straight answer on the cause and the fix.