Dealing with pain: How long is too long?

Wherever the pain is, living in discomfort takes the colour out of every day. “I lost the ability to properly enjoy anything”, says one patient, who suffered with back pain for 8 years, “how can you, when you’re constantly in pain?”

A widespread problem

Up to 40% of the UK population will suffer with sciatica at some point in their lifetime. Nearly 3 million people are living with problems in their neck or back, and over 20 million (almost one third of the population) reportedly suffer with some kind of musculoskeletal (MSK) condition. These statistics are staggering, and if you’re one of these people you’ll know personally just how great an impact living with pain can have.

In contrast, the NHS website recommends that sciatic pain “usually gets better in a few weeks to a few months but can last longer.” Being asked to simply wait it out can be incredibly frustrating when every day is painful, and more generalised at home exercises are less likely to produce the results you’re looking for (read our recent blog post on NHS physio sheets for more on this). After all that waiting, the last thing you want is to finally seek out treatment but find yourself on a long wait list!

A personal solution

This is where Abbey Mobile Physio comes in. With us, you can rely on fast treatment at your own convenience – with a physiotherapist sent straight to your door.

We know that when you’re living in pain, leaving the house can become a challenging process and travelling to and from treatment adds a further barrier. That’s why we’ll come to you, armed with the expertise to provide a personalised treatment plan and regular appointments to suit your schedule.

An end to the waiting

When you’re dealing with pain, any amount of time can be too long. Book your appointment today with Abbey Mobile Physio and get expert treatment, fast.