You’re not alone.
Back pain affects 1 in 3 adults in the UK — and it’s one of the top reasons people miss work or give up the activities they love.
But here’s the truth: You don’t have to live like this
Lower Back Pain
Back Pain Stops Lives.
Let’s Get Yours Moving Again.
Let’s Get Yours Moving Again.
Back Pain is More Than Pain
It’s Missed Sleep
Missed Work
Missed Life.
If every step hurts. If getting out of bed feels like a challenge. If you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck—
You’re in the right place.
In Pain Right Now? Here’s What You Can Do Now
Back pain isn’t just “a strain.” It’s often far more complex
If you’re reading this while in pain, here are 5 instant steps you can take:
- Lie Flat on your back with a pillow under your knees – this eases pressure on your lower spine.
- Apply Ice or Heat – 15–20 minutes at a time. Ice for new injuries. Heat for stiffness.
- Take Anti-Inflammatory Medication – Naproxen, Ibuprofen or Paracetamol (as advised by your GP).
- Gentle Knee-to-Chest Stretch – relieves pressure on the sciatic nerve. Hold for 30 seconds
- Avoid Bed Rest for Too Long – gentle movement improves blood flow and eases stiffness.
“Back pain is real. Relief is real too. The sooner we act, the faster you recover.”
Have Low Back Pain?
I am a Consultant Spine Surgeon in London. I help people like you get better — with the least amount of intervention, and the maximum chance of lasting relief.
Thousands of patients have trusted me to help them walk again without pain — without rushing into surgery.
When Back Pain Becomes Serious
Most back pain settles with rest, medication, and physiotherapy. But if you notice red flag symptoms, don’t wait.
You must seek expert help if:
- Pain that doesn’t improve, even when resting
- Numbness or shooting pain down your legs
- Pain that travels below the knees
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Fever, weight loss, or recent trauma
- Weakness in your legs
These signs could point to serious spinal problems. The earlier we act, the better the outcome.
Feel free to talk to me
I will be happy to answer all your questions and concerns
What’s Really Causing Your Lower Back Pain?
Back pain isn’t just “a strain.” It’s often far more complex
My job is to find the cause of your Back pain
Common Diagnoses I Treat:
- Slipped (herniated) discs
- Sciatica – pain running down your leg
- Spinal stenosis – narrowing of your spinal canal
- Facet joint arthritis
- Scoliosis and spinal deformities
- Inflammatory or post-COVID back pain
Many conditions feel similar — but need different treatments. That’s why precise diagnosis is critical.
How I Diagnose Back Pain
Every patient begins with a step-by-step clinical assessment:
- Detailed medical history
- Physical examination (strength, sensation, leg raise, FABER test)
- MRI scan – gold standard to see discs, nerves, and joints (radiation-free)
- X-ray or CT scan – if spinal alignment or bone damage is suspected
The right scan at the right time saves weeks — even months — of unnecessary suffering.
Your Tailored Treatment Plan
Once I’ve diagnosed the cause, I build a personalised treatment plan that may include:
Non-Surgical Treatment First
- Anti-inflammatory medication
- Physiotherapy & posture correction
- Home-based stretches (I’ll show you how)
- Expert-guided spinal injections for instant relief
“I couldn’t walk without pain. One injection — and I slept through the night for the first time in months.”
Minimally Invasive Surgery — If Needed
If non-surgical methods fail, I may recommend a keyhole procedure such as:
- Lumbar microdiscectomy for herniated discs
- Spinal decompression for stenosis or trapped nerves
These surgeries are fast, safe, and offer excellent recovery outcomes with less pain and faster mobility.
Back Pain Exercises — My Top 6 Stretches for Relief
If you’re cleared to exercise, I recommend:
- Hamstring stretch
- Pelvic tilt
- Sciatic stretch
- Trunk rotation
- Extension curl
- Pelvic bridge
Gentle movement eases nerve tension, reduces inflammation, and rebuilds strength.
Why Patients Across London Trust Me
- Over 3,000 patients treated
- 5-star rated on Google
- Consultant at The Royal London Hospital
- Seen within 48 hours
- Located in Harley Street with online options available
“Mr. Rajesh is my hero. I came in with a fractured back, left with a treatment plan and my life back.” – Kemal Y.
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Lower Back Pain after COVID
Body aches and pain are also among the most frequently reported symptoms of COVID-19.
The lower back is one of the most common places people with COVID-19 report feeling pain.
General body aches, muscle pain, or joint pain are common symptoms of COVID-19 and other viral infections.
It is thought that back pain is part of the ‘flu-like’ symptom that is commonly seen in COVID.
Back pain often appears in the early stages of the disease, but it can also be a long-haul symptom that persists for weeks or months after infection.
Back pain can have many possible causes.
It’s impossible to know if your back pain was caused by COVID-19 unless you also had a positive COVID-19 diagnostic test.
COVID-19 infection can stimulate the release of pro-inflammatory molecules called cytokines by the viral attack on your immune system.
Back pain caused by COVID-19 is often described as a deep pain instead of a sharp or stabbing pain that may accompany a sudden muscular injury.
Pain caused by viral infections is also less likely to be eased by changing your posture than the pain caused by muscular injuries.
Some people with COVID-19 develop symptoms that last weeks or months after the original infection.
These persistent complications are called long-haul symptoms. Joint & back pain is one of the most common long haul symptoms of COVID-19.
Patients with any concern about their lower back pain should not hesitate to seek evaluation.
It is always better to be reassured & start with pain relief measures that will stop the development of any long term pain/damage.
Have you started feeling persistent pain in your lower back after recovering from COVID-19?
Feel free to contact the trusted back pain specialist in London Mr Mangattil Rajesh at 0203 1500 259
Feel free to talk to me
I will be happy to answer all your questions and concerns
Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Back Pain
The fact is that most kind of back pain often go away without treatment.
But if it occurs with any of the additional complications such as weight loss, fever, numbness or weakness of your legs, history of cancer or steroid treatment and loss of bladder or bowel control, then it is a serious situation.
You must seek advice immediately.
These are some of the ways to manage lower back pain at home:
- Rest well.
- Take a break from work.
- Keep Moving.
- Gentle activity like walking is good for back pain relief.
- Apply heat or cold packs on the lower back (and legs, if there is a pain in the legs).
- Over the counter pain medication helps you give instant relief from back pain.
- Simple exercises and stretching
- Strengthening core abdominal muscles help relieve back pain.
- Bad sleeping postures can aggravate your back pain.
- Make sure to lay flat on your back while sleeping.
- Place a small, rolled up towel or a pillow under the small of your back for added support.
- You may also place a pillow underneath your knees to keep your spine neutral.
Yes. Spinal injections are considered one of the safest options for pain management in the lower back and have been used for years.
They provide excellent and instant pain relief. There are different types of Spine injections to suit the nature of back pain.
However, there are small but extremely rare risks involved like bleeding or infection at the injection site, post-injection headache, etc.
Spinal injections tend to provide temporary relief from pain, and the effects could last from one week up to one year.
If the Spine Steroid injections are followed by Physiotherapy exercises, the effect of the Spine Steroid Injections will last longer.
It is especially beneficial for a patient suffering from acute back and/or leg pain.
Most back pain gradually improves with home treatment and self-care, usually within a few weeks.
Seek immediate attention from a qualified back pain specialist if your back pain:
- Causes new bowel or bladder problems.
- Is accompanied by fever.
- Follows an injury, blow to your back or other injury.
- Spreads down one or both legs, especially if the pain extends below the knee.
- Causes weakness, numbness or tingling in one or both legs.
- Is accompanied by unexplained weight loss.
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