The following tips may help reduce your backache and speed up your recovery:

• stay as active as possible and try to continue your daily activities – this is one of the most important things you can do, as resting for long periods is likely to make the pain worse
• try exercises and stretches for back pain; other activities such as walking, swimming, yoga and pilates may also be helpful
• take anti-inflammatory pain killers, such as ibuprofen – remember to check the medicine is safe for you to take first and ask a pharmacist if you’re not sure
• use hot or cold compression packs for short-term relief – you can buy these from your local pharmacy, or a hot water bottle and a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a cloth will work just as well
• Click here to learn about ‘back pain myths’

Although it can be difficult, it helps if you stay optimistic and recognise that your pain should get better, as people who manage to stay positive despite their pain tend to recover quicker.

Flok health

Camden MSK are partnering with CQC registered health provider Flok Health, available now to all patients with a Camden GP, to offer access to Physiotherapy 24/7 for people with lower back pain, with or without sciatica (pain going into your leg) through an AI powered video Physiotherapist, supported by real Physiotherapists in the background.

Flok Health already runs in other NHS trusts. To test the effectiveness in Camden, we have 500 licences for a trial. Therefore, when all 500 licences are in use this service will not be available to additional patients.

Simply click the link or scan the QR code below, download the app, and respond to the questions on the screen. Book follow-up appointments, available 24/7, and manage your condition at times convenient to you.

Self-refer on Flok