Back pain is the leading cause of disability around the world, and more than 3.7 million Australian’s experience back pain on any given day. The type of pain can range in severity from slight discomfort to debilitating, severe and referring pain.
There are many causes of back pain. It can be due to muscle strain, joint sprain, arthritic changes or disc injury in the spine which can cause swelling around the nerves and create back pain, leg pain or a changes in sensation in the leg (commonly known as ‘sciatica’).
An experienced practitioner, such as an osteopath, will take a detailed medical history and examination to ensure correct diagnosis, treatment and management. If needed we will refer on for imaging or to your GP for further testing if we deem it to be necessary.
Lower Back Pain and Osteopathy
Lower back pain can be either quite simple in certain cases to extremely complex in other cases. It may be a local injury or it can be related to more distant areas such as a knee, foot or hip dysfunction or lifestyle factors, or could have components of both.
As an osteopath we will establish whether you have any relevant contributing factors, and will be determined to find the causative agent.
In treatment we will use a wide variety of treatment technique depending on what has been diagnosed in your case. This could include some or all of the following
- Soft tissue massage
- Joint mobilisation
- Dry needling
- Counter-strain
- Myofascial release
- HVLA (high velocity-low amplitude)/ joint manipulation
We always aim to give you short and long term pain relief, to improve your function and to give you any relevant advice and exercises to maintain your condition and prevent any flareups in the future.
Is your back pain stopping you from doing what you want? Call (0492 983 811) or book online today to get your back pain under control.
Dr. Amy Kivell (Osteopath)
