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Back Pain Treatment Near Bedford

Back pain can come from muscle strain, spinal joint irritation, disc problems, arthritis, nerve irritation, or sacroiliac joint pain. It may cause mild discomfort, sharp pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, or pain that travels into the leg.

At RAD Clinics, we provide private back pain treatments near Bedford for patients who need assessment, diagnosis, and suitable non-surgical care. Our MSK pain clinic uses ultrasound-guided injections where clinically appropriate to help reduce pain and support movement.

What Causes Back Pain?

Back pain develops when muscles, joints, discs, nerves, or ligaments in the spine become irritated, overloaded, compressed, or injured.

Common causes include:

Muscle strains: occur when muscles or ligaments overstretch or tear during lifting, twisting, or sudden movement.
Herniated discs: occur when the soft centre of a spinal disc pushes through the outer layer and irritates nearby nerves.
Arthritis: causes spinal joint degeneration, stiffness, and persistent pain.
Sciatica: develops when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or compressed, causing pain that can travel from the lower back into the leg.

Private back pain injections near Bedford may help selected patients when pain persists and conservative treatment has not provided enough relief.

How Does the Spine Relate to Back Pain?

The spine supports body weight, protects the spinal cord, and allows movement. It contains 33 vertebrae, intervertebral discs, muscles, ligaments, joints, and nerves.

The spine has three main regions:

Cervical spine: supports the neck.
Thoracic spine: supports the mid-back.
Lumbar spine: supports the lower back.

The lumbar spine often carries high mechanical load during sitting, bending, lifting, and walking. This makes the lower back vulnerable to strain, joint irritation, disc symptoms, and nerve-related pain.

conditions we treat

At RAD Clinics, we treat a variety of back conditions using ultrasound-guided injections, including:

Herniated Discs

A herniated disc occurs when a spinal disc slips or bulges and presses on nearby nerves. It can cause back pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness.
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Facet Joint Syndrome

Facet joint syndrome causes pain from the small joints at the back of the spine. Wear, inflammation, or irritation can lead to stiffness and local back pain.
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Sciatica

Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or compressed. It can cause sharp, shooting, burning, or radiating pain down the leg.
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Back Arthritis

Back arthritis causes degeneration in the spinal joints. It can lead to chronic pain, stiffness, reduced movement, and activity limitation.
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Facet Joint Impingement or Degeneration

Facet joint impingement or degeneration occurs when the small joints between vertebrae become compressed, irritated, or worn. This can restrict spinal movement and trigger pain.
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Nerve Root Impingement

Nerve root impingement occurs when a spinal nerve root becomes compressed, often by a disc problem or bone spur. It can cause radiating pain, numbness, or weakness along the nerve pathway.
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Trigger Point Muscle Pain

Trigger point muscle pain comes from sensitive knots within muscle fibres. These points can cause local pain and referred pain in nearby areas.
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Sacroiliac Joint Pain

Sacroiliac joint pain starts where the spine meets the pelvis. It can cause lower back, hip, buttock, or pelvic discomfort.
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Coccydynia

Coccydynia is pain around the coccyx, or tailbone. It may follow trauma, prolonged sitting, repetitive strain, or local irritation.
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tREATMENTS WE OFFER

Physiotherapy Services –

Initial Consultation – £75 (45 Mins)

Follow-up Appointment – £55 (30 Mins)

MSK Pain Clinic Services –

We use top tier products and treatments in the market to give you relief from your pain. All injection procedures are ultrasound guided.

Consultation – £160 (Includes consultation, ultrasound scan, diagnosis, and report).

Duration – 30 mins.

Facet Joint Injection – £550 (Includes consultation, ultrasound scan, injection, and report). An MRI for Lumbar Spine is required.

Duration – 30 mins.

Ultrasound Guided Prolotherapy & Trigger Point injections for Spinal Conditions – £550 (Per procedure). Includes consultation, injection, and report.

Duration – 30 mins.

When Should You Seek Back Pain Treatment?

You should seek back pain treatment when pain persists, worsens, affects mobility, or interferes with work, sleep, exercise, or daily activity.

Book an assessment if you have:

Ongoing lower back pain;
Pain that travels into the leg;
Stiffness that limits movement;
Pain after lifting or twisting;
Suspected sciatica;
Pain linked with spinal arthritis;
Local muscle knots or trigger points;
Tailbone pain when sitting;
Symptoms that have not improved with self-care.

Patients looking for private back pain treatments near Bedford can book a consultation to understand the likely pain source and suitable treatment options.

What Happens During an Ultrasound-Guided Back Injection?

During an ultrasound-guided back injection, the clinician uses imaging to locate the target area and guide the needle placement.

The process usually includes:

Consultation: your symptoms, medical history, and movement are assessed.
Ultrasound scan: the clinician examines the relevant area where suitable.
Diagnosis: findings are discussed with you.
Injection: medication is delivered using ultrasound guidance.
Report: you receive documentation after the assessment or procedure.
Aftercare: you receive guidance on activity, discomfort, and recovery.

The aim is to provide targeted treatment based on your clinical findings.

Book Private Back Pain Injections Near Bedford

Back pain can affect movement, sleep, work, exercise, and quality of life. RAD Clinics provides private back pain injections near Bedford and assessment-led treatment for spinal, joint, nerve, and muscle-related pain.

Book a consultation with RAD Clinics to discuss your symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and ultrasound-guided injection suitability.

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DISCLAIMER

We do not accept insurance coverage. If you wish to reimburse your fees, then please kindly check with your insurance provider prior to booking as we cannot be held responsible for any non-payments.