Back Pain

Chiropractic assessment for back pain in Gloucester

Understand your symptoms and discuss a treatment plan tailored to you.

Back pain can make everyday activities difficult. At Longlevens Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinic in Gloucester, we start with a thorough assessment to understand your symptoms and discuss whether chiropractic care is suitable for you.

Your chiropractor will explain the findings, talk you through appropriate treatment options and agree a plan tailored to your needs. We can also provide practical advice on exercise and managing your symptoms between appointments.

Book your chiropractic assessment online or call 01452 309372 to speak to our team. Find us at 14 Cheltenham Road, Longlevens, with free parking and full disabled access.

Tell your chiropractor which everyday activities are uncomfortable and whether you have concerns about any of the following:

Sitting at a desk operating a computer
Long drives in the car
Heavy lifting
Digging in the garden
Poor posture
Sport

Looking for a Gloucester chiropractor?

Longlevens Chiro is the local name many patients use for Longlevens Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinic. If you are looking for a chiropractor in Gloucester for back pain, our starting point is understanding how your symptoms affect you and what you want to get back to doing.

Tell us about your work, exercise and everyday activities. We will discuss the findings of your assessment, suitable options and the expected costs, so you can make an informed choice about your care.

When back pain needs urgent help

Call 999 or go to A&E if back pain comes with symptoms in both legs, numbness around your genitals or anus, new bladder or bowel problems, changes in sexual sensation, chest pain, or follows a serious accident. Sudden severe or rapidly worsening pain, or feeling unwell, needs urgent GP or NHS 111 advice.

Read the NHS back pain guidance for further information.

What can cause back pain?

Back pain can follow a muscle strain, and sometimes relates to a disc or another medical condition. Often there is no single obvious cause. Your assessment considers your symptoms and health history rather than assuming that posture or a scan finding explains the pain.

Tell your Gloucester chiropractor when the problem started, what changes it, and whether you have leg symptoms. These details help us discuss the most appropriate next step.

How can a chiropractor help?

At Longlevens Chiro, your visit begins with an assessment and an explanation of the findings. We discuss whether chiropractic care is suitable, what treatment would involve and what alternatives or referral may be appropriate.

Your plan may combine hands-on care with exercise and practical advice. We agree goals that matter to you, such as sitting more comfortably at work or returning to an activity, and review your progress rather than promising a fixed result.

Learn about chiropractic care at our Gloucester clinic and see current fees.

How can I manage recurring back pain?

A practical plan should fit your day-to-day life. Tell us which activities you find difficult and what you have already tried. We can discuss exercise, ways to build activity gradually and adjustments that may make work or home tasks more comfortable.

Back pain can recur, so we do not promise a permanent cure. Review your progress with your practitioner and seek further advice if symptoms change or are not improving.

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Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain

Acute and persistent lower back pain

Whether your lower back pain is new or has been troubling you for some time, the first step at Longlevens Chiro is to understand your symptoms and how they affect everyday life.

Lower back pain illustration

Your assessment and care plan

Your chiropractor will discuss the findings with you and explain suitable treatment options. Where appropriate, your plan may include hands-on care, exercise and advice that you can use between appointments. Tell us about leg pain, tingling, numbness or weakness, as well as back pain.

We review progress against your goals and discuss further investigation or referral when appropriate. The aim is to help you manage your symptoms and return to activities that matter to you.

Back Pain During Pregnancy

Back pain during pregnancy

If you are pregnant or have recently given birth, tell your chiropractor and discuss your symptoms with your maternity team. Your health history and stage of pregnancy matter when deciding whether chiropractic assessment or treatment is appropriate.

Pregnancy and back comfort

Contact the clinic before booking if you would like to discuss appointment suitability. We can explain what an assessment involves and whether another service should be your first point of contact.

‘Slipped Disc’

Disc-related back pain

A slipped or herniated disc can irritate a nearby nerve, but the term alone does not tell us which treatment you need. An assessment looks at your symptoms, movement and relevant health history.

Spinal disc illustration

Tell your practitioner about any leg pain, weakness, numbness or changes in sensation. We will explain whether chiropractic care is appropriate or whether further medical assessment is needed. See the urgent-help guidance above if you have new bladder or bowel changes or numbness around your genitals or anus.

Sciatica

Sciatica and leg symptoms

Sciatica can cause pain, tingling, numbness or weakness down a leg when the sciatic nerve is irritated or compressed. Back pain on its own is not usually sciatica.

Our Gloucester chiropractors can assess your symptoms and discuss suitable next steps. The assessment is especially important when you have leg symptoms as well as back pain.

Read about sciatica and trapped-nerve assessment at Longlevens. Follow the urgent-help guidance above if symptoms affect both legs or you develop new bladder, bowel or saddle-area sensation changes.

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Patient Testimonials

    
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really good, i needed a quick appointment after putting my back out and Jenny Ashton resolved the problem with a couple of quick questions massaging and correction. She also highlighted another issue id been suffering with. Very impressed
  
 
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   Nate Richardson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shout out to the main man James, runs through things thoroughly with no stone left unturned, makes everything very clear and is very easy to get on with making for a comfortable experience. Practical wise gets to the nitty gritty and doesn’t mess about. Results so far has been more than I expected! The reception staff I’ve come across all seem good spirited, helpful people. Would definitely recommend this spot.
  
 
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   Georgie Peru 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Danny was extremely friendly and welcoming. He explained everything in great detail to help me understand the logic behind my injury. I am looking forward to following his guidance and improving a 10-year long condition that no one has previously been able to diagnose!
  
 
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   Sophie Dalton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having been a regular at a chiropractor in Cheltenham and now having moved to Longlevens I am so happy to have found Longlevens Chiro.

I booked in for a consultation and treatment with Jenny and she was wonderful. We ran through my history and previous treatments before moving onto my appointment. Very professional environment and very happy with the service.

I would highly recommend to anyone.