Back Pain Relief & Online GP Consultation

Back pain rarely has a single cause. The most common triggers our GPs see include:

• Muscle or ligament strain — sudden movements, heavy lifting, or poor posture at a desk
• Slipped or herniated disc — pressure on the nerves causing sharp, shooting pain
• Sciatica — nerve pain that travels from the lower back down through the leg
• Osteoarthritis — gradual wear of the joints in the spine, common in adults over 45
• Postural back pain — long hours sitting at a computer without adequate lumbar support
• Stress and tension — emotional stress is a surprisingly common cause of chronic back pain in the UK

Most back pain improves within a few weeks with rest and over-the-counter pain relief. However, you should speak to a GP as soon as possible if:

• Your pain has lasted longer than 6 weeks
• The pain is severe enough to disrupt your sleep
• You experience numbness, tingling, or weakness in your legs
• You have lost bladder or bowel control — this requires emergency care immediately
• Your pain started after an accident or fall

Our doctors take a thorough, whole-body approach to back pain. Depending on your symptoms, your online GP may:

✓ Prescribe effective pain relief or muscle relaxants

✓ Recommend a physiotherapy referral and guided exercise plan

✓ Arrange diagnostic tests or imaging if a structural cause is suspected

✓ Issue a fit note if your back pain is preventing you from working

✓ Advise on posture correction, ergonomic changes, and lifestyle adjustments

Over 2.5 million working days are lost in the UK every year due to back pain. You do not have to be one of those statistics. Our online GPs are available 7 days a week — no waiting room, no travel, just fast, expert care from wherever you are.

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