Back Pain: Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It
Struggling with Chronic Back Pain? You're Not Alone — and Help Is Available
For many people, persistent back pain becomes an unwanted part of daily life. It can interfere with your work, sleep, hobbies, and even simple pleasures like gardening or walking the dog. You may have tried painkillers, stretches, or just hoped it would settle on its own — but the discomfort keeps coming back. Sound familiar?
At York Pain Group, we understand how frustrating and exhausting it can be to live with long-term back pain. The good news? You don’t have to just “put up with it.”
Why Back Pain Becomes More Common with Age
As we get older, wear and tear on the spine is completely normal. Discs can degenerate, joints may stiffen, and muscles or ligaments might become less flexible. Small changes like these can lead to nagging pain, especially in the lower back. For some, it’s occasional stiffness; for others, it’s a constant ache or sharp twinges that stop them in their tracks.
Conditions like spinal arthritis or disc bulges are common, but every person’s pain story is different. That’s why a personalised approach is key.
Common Causes — and What Might Be Causing Yours
Back pain isn’t always caused by a single injury. Often, it develops gradually due to posture, repetitive strain, or age-related changes. Some people experience nerve pain (such as sciatica), which causes shooting or burning pain down the leg. Others might notice more pain in the morning, or after long periods of standing or sitting.
Understanding the source of your pain is the first step to managing it — and that’s where expert assessment comes in.
What Can Be Done? More Than You Might Think
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer for back pain, but modern pain management offers a wide range of treatments tailored to your needs. At York Pain Group, our consultant-led team can offer:
Specialist diagnosis using your history, examination, and scans if needed
Advanced medications to help calm irritated nerves or reduce inflammation
Targeted injections that relieve pain at the source — such as facet joint injections or nerve blocks
Radiofrequency treatment, which can offer longer-term relief by gently altering pain signals
These treatments are designed to help you feel better and move more freely — not just mask the pain.
You Deserve to Feel Heard and Understood
If you’ve ever been told “It’s just wear and tear,” or felt like your pain isn’t taken seriously, you’re not alone. At York Pain Group, we take the time to listen. You’ll see an experienced pain consultant who understands how chronic pain affects every part of life — physically and emotionally.
Our aim is simple: to help you regain comfort, confidence, and control.
Take the First Step Toward Relief
Living with ongoing back pain doesn’t have to be your “new normal.” If you’re ready for expert support and clear answers, we’re here to help.
If you're living with persistent pain and want expert help without the wait, book a private consultation with York Pain Group today.
