Common Musculoskeletal Conditions
Focused Care for Your Joints, Muscles, and Nerves
At Falcon Chiropractic, we focus on helping patients manage pain and improve mobility associated with a wide range of common musculoskeletal conditions. Chiropractic care, which utilizes manual therapy and rehabilitation, is recognized as an effective treatment option for many issues that affect the joints, muscles, and nerves.
1. Low Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek care in the UK. The area is complex, designed for both high mobility and significant support, which can make it susceptible to discomfort linked to joint restriction, muscle strain, or postural stress.
How Chiropractic May Help:
Chiropractic care is a widely recommended, non-invasive approach for addressing mechanical back pain (general backache) and lumbago. By using gentle spinal adjustments and specific manual therapies, we aim to:
Restore normal movement and alignment of the spinal joints.
Reduce muscle tension and improve flexibility.
Support your body’s natural process of healing and recovery.
We provide bespoke, tailored care that includes advice on exercises, posture, and lifestyle modifications to help you manage your back pain long-term.
2. Mechanical Neck Pain
Neck pain affects a significant portion of the population and can vary from a persistent dull ache to a sharp, restricted feeling. It is most often related to underlying joint dysfunction, muscle strain, or postural stress—especially when sitting or using screens for long periods.
How Chiropractic May Help:
We help patients suffering from mechanical neck pain (pain that is not related to an injury like whiplash). Our approach is to identify the source of the discomfort. Treatment may include:
Targeted spinal adjustments to improve neck mobility.
Soft tissue work to ease strained muscles.
Rehabilitative exercises to strengthen supporting structures and improve posture.
Our goal is to improve function, reduce pain, and lessen the severity of your neck discomfort.
3. Headaches Associated with the Neck (Cervicogenic Headaches) & Migraine Prevention
Many persistent headaches are closely linked to problems in the joints and muscles of the neck and upper back. These are known as cervicogenic headaches, and they often present as pain that starts at the back of the head and travels forward, or as a constant, dull aching feeling. We understand the significant impact headaches can have on your daily life.
How Chiropractic May Help:
Chiropractic care may be effective in the management of specific types of headaches:
Cervicogenic Headaches: Our treatment focuses on the neck and upper back joints to relieve the underlying muscle tension and joint restriction that often contributes to this type of pain.
Migraine Prevention: For some individuals, regular chiropractic care may be beneficial in reducing the frequency or intensity of migraine episodes.
If you are experiencing headaches, we recommend a thorough consultation to determine the appropriate management strategy for your specific condition.
4. Sciatica and Related Leg Pain
Sciatica describes symptoms—such as pain, numbness, or tingling—that radiate along the path of the sciatic nerve, running from the lower back through the hips and down one or both legs. This symptom is typically caused by the compression or irritation of the nerve in the lower spine, often due to conditions like a disc bulge or bony irritation.
How Chiropractic May Help:
For patients experiencing sciatica, chiropractic management aims to manage the symptoms, improve spinal movement, and reduce local irritation. Our treatment, which can include spinal manipulation, mobilisation, and soft tissue work, focuses on:
Restoring movement in the joints of the lower back and pelvis.
Providing rehabilitative exercises to improve posture and spinal stability.
Helping to manage the discomfort and functional limitations associated with the condition.
We work to improve your overall quality of life by helping you manage your symptoms and improving the function of your lower back.