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Specialist Back Pain Clinic: London

Our modern lifestyles mean an astonishing 84% of people will experience moderate to severe back pain at some stage in their lives – and increased numbers of people working from home mean back issues are more common today than ever before.

Back pain isn’t something you have to simply put up with. Whether it’s come as a result of strenuous exercise – or simply because you’ve adopted a poor posture working at your desk, we’ve got a range of professionals that can help.

From chiropractors and osteopaths to specialist physiotherapists, sports massage therapists, and strength coaches – we’ve got a team who’ll do everything we can to help you become pain free as quickly as possible.

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Chronic pain management doesn’t have to be part of life

The way our bodies are put together hasn’t changed in tens of thousands of years – but our lifestyles definitely have. Today, we spent a lot of time sitting – often with a poor posture that puts pressure on our spine. What’s more, our range of movements are far more limited than they have been in the past – after all, modern life is built around convenience.

As a result of this convenience and our often sedentary lifestyles, the muscles that support our spines often become weak – and symptoms of this core weakness take their toll all over our body.

For lots of people, taking medication for pain relief gives short term pain relief – but issues with your back and posture will not fix themselves. In some rare cases, neglected back problems can lead to the requirement for invasive treatments, like spinal surgery or a semi-regular spinal injection. Even minimally invasive treatments can be extremely uncomfortable – and the use of strong painkillers can be detrimental in a number of ways. This is why it’s essential that you take action as soon as possible to ease pain and discomfort in your back.

Suitable for everyone – from office workers to professional athletes

You’re just as likely to hurt your back sitting in an office chair as you are in a sporting accident – so it doesn’t matter how you’ve ended up with aches and pains, what matters is how we tackle the issue going forward.

Our team of back pain specialists will approach every case of back pain individually. We’ll start by building a picture of you – what does your day look like? What kind of level of fitness do you have? How do you rest? How do you currently use your back? When is the pain most significant?

With a detailed understanding of your issue and your health and fitness – as well as analysis using our cutting-edge body composition technology – we’ll put together a plan to address your issues.

Patient care always comes first

We don’t have an off-the-peg approach to dealing with back pain, instead, we’ll consider the problem through a series of different professional approaches. Our back pain specialists include:

  • Chiropractors – each of which is registered with the General Chiropractic Council and is a member of the British Chiropractic Association.
  • Osteopaths – registered with both the General Osteopathic Council and The British Osteopathic Association.
  • Physiotherapists – each members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health & Care Professions Council.

To support and complement this team, we also have deep-tissue and sports massage therapists, specialist personal trainers, pilates instructors and strength and conditioning coaches. Our team’s experience and expertise is unsurpassed.

Of course though, some spinal disorders require dedicated medical attention – and if we feel this is the case, we’ll sign-post you to the appropriate medical professionals.

What kind of treatment do you need?

We don’t expect you to come to our private Soho and Fitzrovia clinics with a detailed understanding of your back pain or what the best kind of treatment will be – that’s our area of expertise.

Instead, we’ll listen – building an understanding of your pain. Then, with your permission, we’ll put together an effective treatment plan. This plan may include specialists like chiropractors, osteopaths, pyhsios, or sports massage therapists – but then again, we might recommend a personal training plan to strengthen your back to combat spinal pain.

Whether it’s a sports injury or just modern life taking its toll on your posture, we’ll make sure you’re on the road to recovery as quickly as possible.

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A Word From Our Clients

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Gordon Holmes
Gordon Holmes
2023-12-08
I have been a happy client of Fitness Lab (Jack in particular) for over 3 years now. All the trainers are professional and thorough, and also friendly and supportive. They've helped me become stronger and more flexible, and progress continues..I strongly recommend them!
M LB
M LB
2023-11-28
Radomira is a great coach. Highly motivating, fun, excellent listener, sessions with her are never boring. She know how to push people out of the comfort zone without forcing them. Rare quality for a coach. The studio itself is optimally located at the heat of Soho and is very well equipped. The concept of a coach-only gym is not common and probably the best option for anyone who take their fitness seriously.
Amy Horton
Amy Horton
2023-11-20
I have been with Fitness Lab for 2 years it has been a gradual transition to strength and fitness working with my excellent trainer Ash. It isn’t a quick fix to weight loss but a longer term investment in being a stronger me. With the individual focus I just don’t have to think about having to motivate myself, or worry about whether I am using the weights correctly, Ash takes care of that and gradually pushes me to push myself.
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Zulala Abdulazizova
2023-11-15
I chose Fitness Lab because the idea of a gym with a more intimate atmosphere, free from overwhelming crowds was very appealing to me. Originally, I planned to join for just a couple of months to get ready for summer, but here I am in November, still committed! The primary reason for that is my PT Radomira, who creates a customised program that suits my individual goals, always motivates me without pushing too hard and makes each session enjoyable and uplifting. I can actually see the progress and am very happy that I ended up choosing this gym.
Emin Hasanov
Emin Hasanov
2023-11-15
Fitness Lab is awesome for getting in shape – it's all about personal attention here. Love the private workouts compared to a packed gym. Big shoutout to my PT Radomira for providing personalized and effective workouts, pushing me hard while keeping it safe, injury-free and enjoyable.
Alec Drysdale
Alec Drysdale
2023-11-15
I would absolutely recommend Fitness Lab to anyone who is looking get the best PT experience in London. It really helps to be working out in a private space rather than in a public gym and the facilities and equipment are all first-rate and well-maintained. I have to give a huge thank you to my PT, Ash, who has turbo-charged my training. He has put the time, effort and his knowledge into tailoring my workouts to achieve my goals. I don't feel like I'm aimlessly working out or unsure of whether I'm doing the right thing or not anymore and the results have been fantastic. I'm improving in areas that I have always struggled with and it just makes me even more motivated. Ash always brings the right vibe so that I look forward to each session rather than it feeling like a chore. He keeps the workouts varied to make things interesting and if there is ever something I can't do because of injury then he is able to adapt when necessary. The whole experience at Fitness Lab has been fantastic.
Saul Fearnley
Saul Fearnley
2023-11-15
I’ve been training here for over three years with Ash and it’s been a fantastic experience. I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been and feel fitter and healthier as a result. The whole team are so welcoming and I’d recommend anyone who wants to improve their fitness in a really friendly environment give them a go.
Darrel Olivier
Darrel Olivier
2023-11-13
My happy place. Facilities and equipment are absolutely first class and my personalised training program has led me to be in the best shape of my life. Brett has been my there for me every step of the way - his knowledge, passion and communication is second to none and this has kept me motivated and inspired throughout my training journey - thank you 🙏
Ryan Hugh Mackey
Ryan Hugh Mackey
2023-11-12
A great and knowledgable staff, clean and well-appointed equipment, what more does one need?
Blair Collins-Thomas
Blair Collins-Thomas
2023-11-09
The private personal training here helped me gain control of complicated back issues and get back to playing rugby for the first time in years! My PT was so focused on specifics for my situation and the results speak for themselves. They are so well located for a lunchtime session from work. In my opinion the best personal training studio in Soho!

Frequently Asked Questions

Back pain can occur for a huge number of reasons. In some cases, just a simply everyday movement or sitting position will result in a sudden sharp pain. For other people, back pain can be a result of overuse. Of course, there are also more traumatic reasons - such as accidents, falls, and so on.

Sometimes, back pain will appear for no immediately apparent reason. In cases, like this, it's likely that a lack of muscular strength is a contributing factor.

We've taken a detailed look at some of the most common causes of back pain in our dedicated blog: What Causes Thoracic Pain?

Yes! We often help clients with back issues to safely take part in gym-based recovery/strengthening.

A 'pulled' muscle is the term used to describe a muscle strain - something that happens when muscle fibres tear. Strains can be either fairly minor or quite serious - and recovery time can range from a few days through to many weeks, depending on the severity.

Between the gym-focused rehab we offer and the sports massage and osteopathy offered by our in-house therapy partner, we'll get you back to feeling your best as quickly as possible.

You can read more about how we'd work with your injury in our dedicated blog: How to Treat a Pulled Back Muscle 

Absolutely. Lower back problems are some of the most common pain issues we help people with. 

Lower back problems crop up for a huge range of reasons - from an uncomfortable office chair right through to poor form when you lift heavy weights. As such, there's no single fix-all way to deal with lower pack pain - but with our depth of experience, we'll be able to put together a rehabilitation plan that will help you feel comfortable again.

What's more, on-going work to address the causes of lower back pain will almost certainly help to prevent it reoccurring. 

We've shared some of our experience on this topic in our dedicated blog post: How to Loosen Tight Muscles in the Lower Back

Yes, we will.

At Fitness Lab, our personal trainers aren't here to just put together a workout programme for you. We also do our best to help people understand how their body works - from sleep and diet right through to exercise and posture.

As part of our detailed free consultation (and on-going discussions about how you're progressing) we'll often cover topics like sitting positions, sleeping positions, and other useful information that will keep you healthy and comfortable long after your PT session has ended!

Back issues relating to sitting have increased significantly since the beginnings of Covid-19 and working-from-home - so we've covered the topic in detail in a blog: Getting Rid of Lower Back Pain While Sitting

Since many jobs involve sitting or standing in the same position for hours at a time, back pain crops up for almost everyone sooner or later.

The right stretches can make a big difference to how you feel in the short term - and a good daily routine can help to stop the feeling of a stiff back during the day. We've explored some of the most effective methods in our blog: Back Stretches for Pain

It's worth remembering that all the stretches in the world won't put things completely right if you then just return to your desk for 8 hours. With this in mind, it's worth chatting to an experienced personal trainer to understand how some strength and mobility training can make your posterior chain (the muscles at the back of the body) as strong as possible to prevent these kinds of issues in the first place.

This is a great question because so many aches and pains can be significantly improved by increasing back strength and mobility.

There are numerous muscles that make up the posterior chain (the muscles at the back of the body) and each of these (from the neck down to the feet) can have an impact on back strength and posture. Typically, we'd look at different exercises for the upper, mid, and lower back.

They might include 'face pulls' for the upper section, seated cable rows for the mid-back, and a 'glute bridge' or 'superman' exercise for the lower back.

Don't worry if these aren't exercises you're familiar with - we've explored them in more detail in our blog: Back Strengthening Exericses

Talk to our specialist team about chronic back pain and sports injury clinics today

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