BACK PAIN
Treatment tailored to you.
It is estimated that around 80% of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. It can be extremely limited and have a significant impact on your quality of life.
Lower back pain is one of the main conditions we treat in the clinic, meaning our practitioners have extensive experience in its assessment and management. Because back pain can have many different causes, this is why we don't take a one-size-fits-all approach. We'll assess how your body moves, identify triggers that may be contributing to your pain, and create a treatment plan around you.
COMMON BACK CONDITIONS
Common types of back pain we treat
Facet Joint Syndrome
Facet joints in the spine can become irritated and lock, causing sharp pain.
Muscle Strains & Pain
Overstretching, or tearing a muscle. Often happens during lifting, twisting, or sports.
Sciatica
Pain, pins and needles, or numbness referring down the leg.
Disc-related Pain
A slipped or herniated disc may cause sudden pain, sometimes radiating into the leg.
Postural Pain
Work-related pain can be caused by prolonged or repetitive postures.
Recurring Back Pain
Something as simple as sneezing, reaching, or turning quickly can provoke acute pain.
If you are experiencing pain or have a diagnosis that is not listed above, please feel free to call us. We will do our best to help.
HOW CAN OSTEOPATHY HELP?
Gentle treatment.
Focused on lasting results.
Osteopathic treatment aims to reduce muscle tension, improve joint mobility, and ease pain. We combine a thorough examination, with hands-on treatment, while considering the underlying factors that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Soft tissue massage
Joint mobilisation
Joint manipulation
Muscle energy techniques
PNF Stretching
Trigger point techniques
