Back Pain Relief in Longridge, Preston
Most back pain improves, but a sudden severe episode can make sitting, sleeping and moving difficult. This service is for a short-term symptom assessment where the pattern does not suggest an emergency. A prescriber reviews your history, existing pain relief and contraindications before deciding whether a private prescription route is suitable.
Medicine price. Any consultation charge is separate.
Private consultation at Longridge Travel Health Clinic
Treatment only where clinically appropriate
Consultation and treatment costs explained before you proceed
Treatments & prices
Read the medicine details and listed prices below. A clinician will assess which options, if any, are suitable for you.
250 mg tablets
Naproxen
28 tablets
Medicine price. Any consultation charge is separate.
Prices are for the medicine quantity shown, excluding any separate consultation charge. The clinic will confirm the full cost before you proceed. A prescription is not guaranteed.
Recognise urgent back-pain symptoms first
A pulled muscle or strain is a common cause of back pain. Staying gently active and avoiding long periods in bed can help many people return to normal movement. The exact source is not always obvious, so an assessment can establish whether a short-term treatment discussion or a different route is sensible.
Who this service may help
- This route may be appropriate for non-emergency back pain that is affecting day-to-day activity and needs an individual medication-safety review.
Do not wait on neurological red flags
Call 999 or go to A&E for back pain with weakness or numbness in both legs, numbness around the genitals or anus, or a new loss of bladder or bowel control. Use NHS 111 for severe or rapidly worsening pain, feverish illness or other worrying symptoms.
A consultation comes first.
The right next step depends on your health and the service you need.
Talk about your health
Tell us what you need help with, your symptoms and any medicines you take. We will explain the assessment and any fees before you proceed.
Have your suitability assessed
A consultation helps establish whether treatment is appropriate or whether you need an examination, tests or care elsewhere. A prescription is never guaranteed.
Agree the next step
If treatment is prescribed, the team will explain how to use it, its cost and how to obtain it. You should also know when to seek further advice.
Before your consultation
- Note when the pain began, what makes it better or worse, whether it travels into a leg and what you have already tried.
Tell the clinician if anything changes before treatment starts. Do not use another person’s prescription medicine.
Can this consultation diagnose the cause of my back pain?
No. It assesses whether a private prescription route is suitable. A clinician may direct you to urgent care, your GP or a musculoskeletal service if the symptoms need examination or investigation.
Should I wait if I have numbness or bladder changes?
No. Those are emergency red flags with back pain. Call 999 or go to A&E rather than waiting for a consultation response.
What information helps the assessment?
The onset, location, any leg symptoms, injury, existing medicines and relevant stomach, kidney or heart history are all important.
Arrange your consultation
Start the online consultation for Back Pain Relief. Answer the questions for your condition and a prescriber will assess whether treatment is suitable for you. It takes about five to ten minutes and no payment is taken online.
A consultation does not guarantee a prescription. If you would rather speak to someone first, contact the clinic using the details below.
Private care,
here in Longridge.
Speak to Longridge Travel Health Clinic on Berry Lane, serving Longridge, Preston and the Ribble Valley.
Longridge Travel Health Clinic54 Berry Ln, Longridge, Preston PR3 3JPGet directions
Arrange your consultation
Contact the clinic to discuss an appointment. The team can explain the assessment, availability and any consultation or treatment charges.
Contact hours
- Monday to Friday
- 9am to 7pm
- Saturday
- 10am to 6pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Please use the enquiry form for appointment arrangements only. Discuss medical details with the clinical team through the route they provide.