{"id":163,"date":"2026-07-22T11:08:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T08:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/conditions\/back-pain\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T14:30:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T11:30:31","slug":"back-pain","status":"publish","type":"afectiuni","link":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/afectiuni\/back-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Back Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Almost everyone goes through back pain \u2014 but “everyone has it” does not mean you have to endure it endlessly. The difference between a passing episode and years of discomfort usually lies in what you do after the pain first settles.<\/p>\n

What can back pain mean?<\/h2>\n

It depends on the area: lower back pain \u2014 the most common \u2014 comes from muscles, discs, facet joints or the sacroiliac joint; MID-back pain (between the shoulder blades) \u2014 usually postural and myofascial; neck pain \u2014 posture, joint dysfunction, discs. In the vast majority of cases it is “non-specific” \u2014 no serious lesion \u2014 and precisely therefore treatable through correct movement.<\/p>\n

Common symptoms<\/h2>\n

Dull or sharp pain in one region of the spine, morning stiffness, worse with prolonged sitting or standing, episodes of “locking”, background muscle fatigue \u2014 and sometimes radiation into a limb, which calls for closer assessment.<\/p>\n

Common causes<\/h2>\n

Long desk hours, posture, incorrect lifting, sedentary habits, weakened supporting muscles, stress and insufficient sleep \u2014 factors that accumulate over time.<\/p>\n

Can it be treated without surgery?<\/h2>\n

Yes \u2014 non-specific back pain is treated conservatively, and the active approach (exercise, education, early return to activity) has the best evidence. The rare red flags are screened out at assessment.<\/p>\n

How we treat back pain at Medicine Park<\/h2>\n

We assess your whole spine, posture, strength and daily habits, then build the plan: manual and chiropractic care for stiff segments, a progressive stabilisation programme, desk and sleep posture correction, and a realistic movement plan. The goal: not just calming this episode, but breaking the “it got me again” cycle. All in English.<\/p>\n

How long does recovery take?<\/h2>\n

Acute episodes: 2\u20136 weeks. Chronic or recurring pain: a 2\u20133 month programme that rebuilds the foundation.<\/p>\n

When to seek help<\/h2>\n

If back pain returns ever more often or has started radiating, book an assessment. Your first assessment at Medicine Park is free.<\/p>\n

Related conditions \u2014 spine & back<\/h2>\n

We treat these conditions in the same area of the body. If your symptoms look similar, the first assessment is free.<\/p>\n