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Back Pain

The back is a complex structure of bones, discs, joints ligaments, muscles and tendons which all work together to provide the spine with support, strength and flexibility. You may experience back pain between your shoulder blades (thoracic) or in your lower back (lumbar). At Blackberry Clinic we see all ages and types of patient with back pain and we offer a variety of approaches to try to solve the problem of acute or chronic back pain.  Manual therapy is very effective, however, if this does not help, we have Pain Management and Musculoskeletal Medicine doctors who are highly experienced in diagnosis and treatment of back pain.

Conditions Causing Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work. Most people will suffer from back pain at least once in their life. Conditions commonly linked to back pain include muscle or ligament strain, arthritis, prolapsed disc (bulging disc, slipped disc), facet joint strains, sacroiliac joint strains, inflammatory joint conditions, stress fractures and skeletal irregularities such as scoliosis.

Back pain can come on suddenly or have a more gradual onset accompanied by increased stiffness and decreased mobility. Weight gain and a sedentary lifestyle can lead to back pain but if you experience back pain you should seek advice as to what kind of exercise is safe to do.

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis occurs due to the abnormal narrowing of the space in the spinal canal, which can be caused by either bony or soft tissue encroachment....

Muscle Strain

This refers to minor injury to a muscle.  Minor injuries will mildly over-stretch a muscle or a tendon, whereas severe injuries may cause partial or c...

Discogenic Low Back Pain

Discogenic back pain is caused by one or more of the intervertebral discs. It accounts for 39% of chronic low back pain. The intervertebral discs have...

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs due to the breakdown of joint cartilage and the underlying bone. Osteoarthritis commonl...

Whiplash

The term “whiplash” was first used in the early twentieth century to describe the particular mechanism of injury to the head and neck during a sudden ...

Stress Fracture

Stress fractures are tiny cracks in the bone. They are usually caused by repetitive force such as running long distances or jumping up and down.  Howe...

Degenerative Disc Disease

Disc degeneration is one of the most common cause of back pain. Disc degeneration involves a structural, functional, mechanical, nutritional and chemi...

Sacroiliac Joint Pain / SI Joint Pain

The sacroiliac joints connect the sacrum (the wedge-shaped bone at the bottom of the spine) to the iliac bones (the two bones that make up the pelvis)...

Muscle Tear

This refers to injury to a muscle.  Minor injuries will mildly over-stretch a muscle or a tendon, whereas severe injuries may cause partial or complet...

Low Back Pain

The lower back is a complex structure of bones, ligaments, muscles and tendons which all work together to provide the low back with support, strength ...

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing Spondylitis is a painful and progressive condition which mainly affects the spine but can also affect other joints, tendons and ligaments. ...

Hypermobility

Hypermobility refers to joints which have more range of motion than the average. This is commonly known as being double jointed.

Discogenic Low Back Pain

Discogenic back pain is caused by one or more of the intervertebral discs. It accounts for 39% of chronic low back pain. The intervertebral discs have...

Degenerative Disc Disease

Disc degeneration is one of the most common cause of back pain. Disc degeneration involves a structural, functional, mechanical, nutritional and chemi...

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing Spondylitis is a painful and progressive condition which mainly affects the spine but can also affect other joints, tendons and ligaments. ...

Whiplash

The term “whiplash” was first used in the early twentieth century to describe the particular mechanism of injury to the head and neck during a sudden ...

Stress Fracture

Stress fractures are tiny cracks in the bone. They are usually caused by repetitive force such as running long distances or jumping up and down.  Howe...

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis occurs due to the abnormal narrowing of the space in the spinal canal, which can be caused by either bony or soft tissue encroachment....
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Blackberry Clinic receives glowing feedback!

I had an appointment with Dr Udaya Chakka with whom I had radiofrequency ablation of bilateral L4/L5 and L5/S1 facet joints.

I would be very grateful if you could inform him that the result is amazing and I can walk and move with no pain and can sleep undisturbed again. I am very grateful to him and your team and although it is always a pleasure, I hope it is a long time before I see you again !!

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Dr Udaya Chakka

‘I’ve had back and neck pain for around 5 years and have seen a variety of physios through different referrals. I always get short term relief but no one has ever looked to fix the underlying long term issue of why my problems always come back. Mark was the complete opposite and focused solely on the underlying cause and looked to fix that using Connect Therapy™. The difference after 1 session was remarkable and I woke up without severe back and neck pain for the first time in years. After 6 sessions I was able to lift weights again and the education received through I cannot be more grateful and wish I had discovered Connect Therapy™ earlier.’

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Mark Suttie, Milton Keynes

Osteopathy-Patient

Just wanted to say please pass my thanks to my osteopath, I came yesterday with terrible back and shoulder pain and today I am pain free, am well delighted as had a day planned with friends was worried I wouldn’t enjoy, please pass my thanks onto her.

Osteopath Patient

I had around 80% improvement after my first session with Shelley where she combined her mobilisation and manipulation techniques with soft tissue massage and some exercises to do at home. These were easy to follow and very helpful.

Patient of Shelley Terry

Milton Keynes Clinic

Why Choose Blackberry Clinic

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Expert Doctors

Our doctors are qualified GPs who are interested in preventative medicine and our health advisors have extensive training for their role.
Friendly and Professional Staff

Friendly & Professional Staff

Our staff offer a friendly and professional service and look forward to welcoming you to the clinic.
Quality Controlled Environment

Quality Controlled
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Blackberry Clinics are regulated by the CQC and adhere to  high standards of care,  offering a  friendly and professional service.
Bespoke Treatment Programmes

Bespoke Treatment
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Treatments are tailored to your needs and include spinal and joint injections, physiotherapy, osteopathy and chiropractic treatments. 
Accurate Diagnosis

Accurate 
Diagnosis

Blackberry Clinic doctors and therapists carry out thorough examinations to diagnose and choose the most appropriate treatment for you.
Musculoskeletal Pain Specialists

Musculoskeletal Pain Specialists

Blackberry Clinic doctors and therapists are experts in treating painful musculoskeletal conditions.  Teamwork is the key to  successful treatment outcomes.
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