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One of the most common conditions that we see at The Mayfair Clinic is slipped discs. Also known as prolapsed or herniated disc, this kind of injury usually can occur slowly over time as a result of many ‘micro’ traumas to the back, for example repeatedly lifting heavy things while not taking care to have correct posture. But injury to a disc can also occur as a result of sudden, severe trauma that is then left untreated – for example a car accident or fall. Although slipped discs most commonly occur in either the neck or lower back, we most frequently see cases in the lumbar spine (low back) in the last two joints. These two joints will be referred to as L4/L5 and L5/S1 being the most commonly injured intervertebral disc.

Ignoring your symptoms?

By the time our consultants see a patient’s slipped disc, the condition has usually been ignored over a long period of time, and worsened to the point where they cannot walk easily, develop sciatica or in general live their life with more or less constant pain. Our patients have also usually had a slipped disc diagnosed after having seen their GP about the problem and been referred for an MRI scan. While we have seen and treated successfully many cases of severe slipped discs, there are ways that you can potentially spot the signs and symptoms of a problem in your back that could at some point become a slipped disc. Being aware of these symptoms and knowing when to seek treatment can help a patient significantly reduce the severity of the injury. As a result treatment for a more minor slipped disc can help your recovery process and generally less rehabilitation will be needed.

Spot the Early Signs

If you’re suffering from lower back pain that perhaps only persisted for a couple of days and then disappeared – chances are your body has been able to recover from the injury and this may not need to be looked into. But if you’re suffering from lower back pain that is intermittent or persisting over a number of weeks into months – this is when you will need to get the problem investigated by a professional, a local chiropractor or osteopath. The pain itself could be just an uncomfortable feeling in the lower back or a niggling pain that comes and goes, or lingers for an extended period of time. Choosing this time to have a chiropractor or osteopath investigate problems with your back is vital, potentially saving you from experiencing more severe pain in the future.

Patients between the ages of 30 and 50 will typically notice:

Stiffness first thing in the morning

Pain aggravated by bending & lifting movements

Difficulty finding a comfortable position when sitting

Tightness or aching in the surrounding muscles

Radiations into the arms or legs

Aching, tingling or burning sensations

Identifying what triggers your back pain is also significant. Are you noticing that your back pain is exacerbated by daily activities such as walking or carrying things upstairs? Is lifting becoming more difficult? If you have younger children are you noticing pain when lifting them out of a cot, or perhaps putting them in a car seat? Are you noticing that you’re compensating for pain by adjusting the way that you walk, sit at your desk or weight bear? All these are examples of potential micro-traumas so if the answer to any of these questions is yes, and you’re getting back pain that is recurring in the same spot this is a sure sign that something isn’t quite right. It’s very rare that just one of those scenarios can cause a disc to become slipped, but these events or micro-traumas occurring again and again over time can absolutely cause a disc injury.

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Our Approach To Treating Slipped Discs

All of our treatments here at The Mayfair Clinic can be used to rehabilitate disc injuries. Our main treatment for disc injuries would be Spinal Decompression: a safe and effective treatment specifically for use in disc problems with up to a 90% success rate. This can be used for disc injuries in the neck and lower back, using a gentle stretch on the spine between two programmed high and low settings to perform a pumping action on your discs. This will encourage nutrients back into the discs to create an optimal healing environment, and simultaneously take the pressure off the area to ease your symptoms. The efficacy of Spinal Decompression has been proven time and time again in medical trials and studies, and is a much safer treatment when compared to ongoing use of painkillers let alone resorting to injections or surgery.

To help improve the position and health of your spine, we utilise our Spinal Impulse Adjusting technology to encourage your spine back into a more optimum alignment. When normal alignment of your spine is lost over time, your joints can become stiff which can result in areas of your spine experiencing more pressure than others and eventually becoming injured. By correcting this alignment your body is able to distribute weight bearing so that you can move fluidly and effectively cushion your spine against daily stressors.

Relief for Brand New and Old Slipped Discs

For newer or older injuries that have perhaps persisted over a number of months or years, K Laser therapy can work a treat for achieving a quicker and more complete healing of an injury. Our K Laser uses light technology, targeting injuries in a specific area to help boost circulation – a process that is able to draw vital nutrients to an injured area. By boosting the circulation of an injured area, this will help to reduce inflammation, muscle spasms and stiffness – to help relieve pain immediately and continue the healing process even when the treatment has been completed.

If you have been experiencing niggling or persistent lower back or neck pain that just won’t shift, or perhaps you’ve already been diagnosed through imaging with a slipped disc, contact a member of our expert team today for an examination. A first visit with us will include an in-depth examination with one of our osteopaths, imaging if necessary, a diagnosis and treatment. You can also learn more about treatment without surgery in our related article here

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Stuart Turnbull

12:58 07 Nov 18

I have been very impressed with the care and attention I have received from Michael, Joe, Lara and Kerryn at the Mayfair Clinic. I believe that this clinic is at the forefront of holistic care for people suffering from back pain. As well as their hands on approach to the patient they also require the patient to be proactive in taking part in a personal and gentle exercise programme.

Jai Brodie

08:16 03 Oct 18

Michael and his team are very professional, competent and friendly. After years of misinformation, they have now set me on the path to recovery. Highly recommend the Mayfair Clinic

FatimaBintou Haase

10:37 16 Sep 18

Incredible experience of reducing the root causes of my back pain and patient care:I had back pain all my life, and faced a particular bad episode of back pain since 6 month when I came to the Mayfair clinic. I wasn't able to bend forwards and in constant pain. Not only did Michael reduce this to almost zero pain in just a few weeks, but he also helped me to adjust my exercise routine to my spine and back condition. I couldn't recommend it enough - an investment that really pays out!

Victor Agboola

14:13 11 Sep 18

How can you get away from a terrible lower back pain without surgery?. Try "Mayfair Clinic".. I'm a living example. I was told by my Surgeon that the only option is to get me under his knives which i refused.My inner mind keep telling me "there should be another option than surgery, then my work colleague gave my MAYFAIR CLINIC telephone number off chance.Believe it friends, Miracles still happen.The healing process is slow but significantly improved. Just follow the exercise procedures.Mayfair Clinic is God sent when I needed it most.

Isabel Trillo

21:08 17 Sep 18

Joe was amazing with my treatment. Would recommend to any one.

ayo `oke

12:39 11 Mar 19

I will advise anyone with back pain to visit the Mayfair Clinic to -at the minimum- undertake the digital x-ray analysis with Michael before considering further treatment.His insightful analysis gives a comprehensive diagnosis which is easy to understand, and the recommended course of treatment shows a measurable and attainable target.

Jason Sarris

09:56 19 Mar 19

Stellar treatment. Michael was able to effectively diagnose my issue and gave me some new insights into the root causes that I had never considered or had ever even been raised in the past from previous visits to other clinics. In my consultation I was not only treated but given a comprehensive understanding of my ailment and excellent advice on how to not only self-remedy my current issue at but also ways I could improve other aspects of my posture/alignment. Highly recommend a visit to the Mayfair Clinic.

Lynn Bird

08:04 03 Apr 19

This is Michelle not Lynn. The treatment I’ve had at the Mayfair clinic has been wonderful. I was in constant pain hbefore and constantly taking painkillers, but now I go days without taking any painkillers at all, and then only one or two. I can lift my grandchildren, play on the floor with them, walk for hours and my sciatica scarcely impacts on my everyday life any more.

Pamela Harries

19:29 10 Apr 19

Over the past few weeks, I have been receiving treatment at the Mayfair clinic. Although I’ve not suffered long term back pain, the knowledge, care and attention provided by both Mike and Joe has been excellent. The fact that they seek to find the root cause of the problem makes complete sense & enables a suitable course of treatment, specific to the problem, to be diagnosed. The treatment provided, along with advice on suitable exercises to alleviate and eventually rectify my problem, has been invaluable. I highly recommend them.

Tsehaye HABTE

10:19 27 May 19

Thanks to all staff Mayfair clinic for hard wark. Since I started treatment with Mayfair clinic it is massive progress, us HGV DRIVER i was struggling in my daily life before get Mayfair clinic. With hard wark of those guys Michael and his team, I couldn't ask for better service. Thanks alot

Rafael Brandão

17:29 06 Jun 19

I've been struggling with back issues for 10 years and I've seen dozen of specialists, the Mayfair team was by far the most professional and effective, their treatment is very different that what you usually get and they do care about the pacients deeply. Highly recommended!

Sarah L

12:42 05 Aug 19

If you have a neck, spine, back problem then you need to check these guys out. My 84 year old mum had acute lower back pain, to the point that getting out of bed was getting difficult and she wasn’t leaving the house very often. Within a month and only 6 sessions, the Mayfair Clinic has given my mum her life back, and my happy go getting mum back to me. We are both so grateful and I totally recommend them from the consultation, to same day diagnoses to treatment. I now know there is no longer the need to put up with back pain, and help is here.

Geo Alex

19:57 05 Aug 19

After 3 years of lower back pain/discomfort which significantly affected my everyday life, 5 different physiotherapists, ostopaths, and orthopedics imaging tests, ending up feeling depressed and losing all hope there can be better days for me (although I am only 40!), I have finally found Michael and his team. The things I have learnt here and they approach have fist of all helped me finally understand the root of my condition which has been instumental in motivating me to follow the programme. This is very different to every other clinic. Their approach varies by patient and is based on pure science and years of experience. They are true professionals and will put a lot of effort until you actually see results. Yes you might need to work hard and be patient as I did, but I am now getting better and stronger and its all because of Mayfair Clinic. They are totally worth it I can guarantee this.

Joseph Lawson

20:58 01 Sep 19

Big thanks to the Mayfair Clinic team. I was sceptical at the start because of previously being let down by other clinics who only thought about the short term pain prevention. My back was in horrific pain after a bad accident and i tried all types of rehab and clinics before. After 6-8 weeks of weekly sessions with Mayfair Clinic i started to notice improvement and now able to live a normal life without chronic pain. They have all the tools and knowledge, so if you follow their steps they can help you! Highly recommend.

Walid Taleb

11:23 17 Jan 20

If you have any neck/back problem, these folks are the best in London when it comes to help. (I tried several clinics before the Mayfair C).I would also recommend the Mayfair Clinic to any athlete (amateur, semi or pro) with neck/back trauma/injuries - They truly helped with my neck getting back to a more healthy curve (post disc-herniation) and realized that posture is truly key!Thank you Michael & The team

Marko Lazarevic

14:13 31 Jan 20

I’ve had an excellent experience with The Mayfair Clinic. I suffered from bulging disc in L5 S1 region and bad sciatica related pain. After almost 2 years of experimenting with different treatments (I had 3 corticosteroid injections, acupuncture, chiropractic…) nothing really helped. By the time I came to TMC I could barely walk because of the pain. After a few treatments pain was already more bearable and around week 6 it completely disappeared. They ran very professional and very detailed diagnosis first. On top of the in-clinic treatment they also tailored a list of exercises for me and I started using the Denneroll after a few weeks which helped a lot. I think that exercises and Denneroll were equally, if not more important, so stick to them. The whole team seems very knowledgeable on this topic (much more than any other doctors I came across in the process). They are also very welcoming and kind and you really get a 5* treatment. I normally used HCA (mostly London Bridge Hospital) before that, and TMC treatment was so much better on every level. Great experience with both Joe and Michael with treatments. Lara and Kerryn very also very helpful with scheduling and logistics. Again, I highly recommend them especially for somebody who has disc/sciatica issues.

Stefan Avanzato

14:21 10 Feb 20

These guys are simply amazing!!!I wouldn’t go anywhere else for my back or any other problems I may incur due to day to day occupation.Ive already referred 4 people to the Mayfair clinic including my mother and he’s managed to work his wonders on all of them.None of them are suffering from the problems they initially went in for.This place is truly amazing. Their knowledge is second to none.Keep up the amazing work guys!!

Henry Strickland

19:09 10 Mar 20

Came into the clinic with a really painful lower back due to a twinge in the gym. Had fantastic treatment from the friendly staff and my back is a lot better already! Would recommend to anyone suffering from back pain - 5 stars

Ruksana Parvin

19:31 16 Mar 20

A very friendly and welcoming environment, treatments well worth your money because they got me to walk on me own again without the help of crutches... having used them for 2yrs. Couldn’t be more happier I’ve got my independence back🤗 Thanks sooo much to everyone

Laura Bimbashi

15:26 09 May 20

I have been suffering with lower back pain for a while but since the lockdown the pain and discomfort got worse. I arranged an MRI scan and then had a video consultation with Mike at The Mayfair Clinic. He went through all my MRI scans thoroughly and started a rehab program. Since then, I have been following the advice and exercising regularly. I've already started seeing improvements in my posture and feeling much better. Highly recommended.

Matthew Cook

15:15 24 Apr 20

Great service, rescued me from excruciating pain after herniating a disc. Helped me avoid making common mistakes and provided a clear, easy to follow three month progressive physio routine that has helped me recover. Highly recommended!

Paul Barnes

09:23 20 May 20

I just wanted to say a big thank you to Michael for giving me the confidence to continue with the stretching programme. I have always had pain following any form of back stretching and strengthening exercises, but having followed Michael's programme and not quitting when I had some pain, I am now finally coming out the other side and hopefully on the way to being stronger and pain free. It is still early days, but I now believe I can strength build. The wealth of knowledge and professional approach make the Mayfair clinic a really positive experience, even during these difficult times when we can't have face to face consultations the on-line appointments and webcasts are so helpful.

Susie Mercer

16:05 05 Jun 20

I've really benefitted from this programme. At the outset I could hardly put my socks on without grimacing. Now I'm moving around easily and have just come back from a 7 mile bike ride - including some scarily hairy off-road bits! The exercises are simple, brilliantly well explained and gentle. The daily live sessions are amazing, but there's also great stuff on the members' site. And the customer service is outstanding. If you have any kind of query, Lara gets straight back to you and has it sorted for you straight away.

Lucinda Harter

11:48 14 Sep 20

I am so grateful to have found this website online it has been brilliant. I feel that the amount of free advice & guidance is really commendable and I was grateful to be able to sign up for this. The demonstrations of the different exercises was particularly useful. I did sign up to premium as wanted to advance to phase 2 & 3 which I have found invaluable. Overall it just gave me the confidence to do exercise that wasn't going to make things worse. I have suffered with upper back pain for many years but have made a huge amount of progress since following the guidance. You have to put the effort in though & it is pretty time consuming. Michael & Lara have been super helpful throughout. Would highly recommend to others.

Esther Wilson

07:47 31 Jul 20

I really appreciated the clinics "back in shape" program over lockdown. Michael is always available for advice (very dedicated) + there are regular additional videos/livestreams as well as the exercise program and access to the community, and all for a rather moderate amount per month. I'd recommend - they're London based, but supportive even if you have not been able to access physical services!

claire cartmell

18:52 17 Jul 20

I’ve found the back in shape program very helpful. My lower back got so bad I was struggling to pick up my very cuddly toddler, some days struggling to walk. The back in shape course has helped sort my back out and strengthen my core muscles. I rubbish at sticking with anything. It took me a few attempts to stick to the routine but once I got it I loved doing the daily exercises. It’s given me a boost in exercise confidence and I’m proud of myself for my achievements.

Emre Ozsoy

17:23 08 Jul 20

Michael will listen to everything you have to say about your pain in your initial consultation and will explain to you in the clearest way possible what the underlying issue of your pain is and how to fix your alignment to allow healing. He places a lot of importance to each patient and doesn't just give you generic answers/advice. The Back In Shape program gave me the guidance I needed to get my back stronger and general mobility back in shape as previously I had to search on YouTube for exercises that were making the initial problem worse without me knowing (Michael explains why this is). The Back In Shape program gets rid of contradictory advice on the internet and they are the safest exercises I've ever done and eventually doable for anyone and the more you do them, the more pain-free you become. It is very easy to communicate with Michael outside of the clinic in the Back In Shape facebook group where you can ask questions on the go. The treatments in the clinic are very safe and very effective.

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