HHC Centre A Quick Guide to Back, Neck & Knee Pain Management | Page 9

Specialized treatments
Rare and severe conditions require specialized treatments such as:
 Exercise classes: sometimes doctors recommend attending a NHS group exercise programme.
Here, you will be a part of a class led by a qualified instructor who is a master at teaching
different aerobic and stretching exercises aimed at improving your back.
 Manual therapy: manual therapy treatments have found use in the treatment of back pain for
many years. Usually carried out by osteopaths, chiropractors, and physiotherapists, this is the
process of using hands to massage, move and apply adequate force to the joints, muscles, and
bones around the spine to alleviate pain.