If you suffer low back pain you might already know what is causing it. Heavy lifting, sitting at a desk, pregnancy, picking up a laundry basket, vacuuming, brushing your teeth or even sneezing. If you don’t know what is causing it, we are here to help you. Low back pain with no known cause means us, as osteopaths, need to look to other areas of the body that may be causing the pain. Stiffness in the upper back, weakness in the glute (hip) and core muscles or restrictions in the hip movement can contribute to back pain.
Let’s take a closer look at low back pain:
- 1 in 6 Australians suffer from general low back pain
- 80% of people will experience back pain at some stage in their lives
- 40% of people report back pain disrupting their daily life and activities
- The average Australian office based employee can spend 75% of their work hours sitting at their desk
Common conditions in the low back osteopaths can treat:
- Disc injury
- Facet sprain
- Muscle sprain
- Pinched nerve
- Osteoarthritis
- Postural pain
- Sciatica
- Pre/Post operative injuries
- Instability in the back and pelvis
Treatment for low back pain can include soft tissue release, dry needling, manipulation, articulation, taping and stretching. Rehabilitation exercises are often prescribed for low back pain to help achieve the best long term results. If you have experienced reoccurring back pain before, you know how frustrating it can be when the pain comes on for no reason. Rehabilitation is a great way to help prevent re-aggravation of pain. Anna and Tayla have a very diverse range of exercises that can prescribe to fit your individual needs.
Book an appointment online or call on 0422 639 369 to ask if osteopathy can help with your back pain.