Mid/Low Back Pain

Back pain is common in the Australian population. It is estimated that 1 in 6 people in Australia live with back pain, and people of all ages are affected by it.
Back pain covers a range of problems:
- Neck pain (Cervical spine)
- Upper back pain (Thoracic spine)
- Lower back pain (Lumbar spine)
- Tail bone pain (Sacrum and coccyx)
These problems are often associated with:
- Headaches
- Arm and/or Shoulder pain
- Leg pain (Sciatica)
Mid Back pain, Low Back pain and the associated symptoms frequently result in disability or difficulty carrying on with the normal activities of daily living.
Low back pain is reported as one of the most common causes of disability among people of working age, and its impact on industry is enormous. Back problems (back pain albeit upper/mid or low back) are big contributors to lost productivity in the workplace. It’s been reported that back pain is the third most common reason for taking time off work after headaches and colds.
There are many causes of back pain, so a thorough assessment is needed to ensure the appropriate care is applied to resolve the problem.
In many of these cases, abnormal mechanical musculoskeletal function due to posture, injury, arthritis or chronic stress is the cause of the symptoms.
Common treatment options for these include:
- Rest
- Medications
- Physical activity
- Surgery
- Physical Therapy (i.e. Chiropractor)
Once a Chiropractor has given each patient’s presenting complaint a thorough assessment to ensure their problem is manageable with manual care, chiropractors can use a hands-on approach to help resolve the cause of their back pain.
This may include a spinal adjustment, various soft tissue techniques and rehabilitation methods.
The aim is to promote the best spinal alignment possible to the poorly functioning region contributing to the problem, allowing your musculoskeletal structure to be at its best so you can recover.
Chiropractor care aims to help with musculoskeletal back pain by allowing the joints to work well, which have previously been restricted by injury, trauma, or even tension (such as long-term sitting).
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