Local Chiropractor for Back Pain
Learn how chiropractors help back pain
Back pain is extremely common in our modern society. 70-90% of the population will experience it at some stage during their life (1) . It is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work days and suffering. As many as 2 in 5 say that back pain interfered with their daily activities in 2017-18. Right across Sydney and Ryde, there are people, just like you, looking for a way to get rid of their pain. Ryde Chiropractic can help.
The techniques used by chiropractors are known to help with pain in the lower back (2). Chiropractors offer effective treatment to the most common causes. If you’re looking for relief from your pain or researching for a friend or family member, please read on.
Here, we will cover the various common causes of back pain, how back pain can progress and what you can do about it. Whether your pain came on suddenly or built up slowly over months or years, it can be extremely debilitating, and it may compound into more issues in time.
What makes up the lower back?
The lower back spans between your lower ribs and your pelvis. It is made up of five moveable bones called lumbar vertebrae and the discs, which act as shock absorbers, in between them. They are held together by many ligaments and muscles, and the vital spinal nerves come out from between each vertebra. Your pelvis attaches below the spine and adds strength, support and stability to the spine. Altogether, the system works to allow you to have freedom of movement, whilst having strength and support to protect your spinal cord and nerves.
Common causes of back pain
There are many causes of back pain. Here are the most common that we see:
- Poor posture
- Incorrect sitting habits and poor office ergonomics
- Incorrect lifting and manual handling
- Disc injury
- Lack of exercise
- Trauma from sport, work, slips or falls
- Muscle tension
- Arthritis and degeneration
How can back pain progress?
It is unfortunately extremely common for chiropractors to see people who have suffered back pain a long time. Pain is often a signal your body gives you that damage to your body is happening or about to happen. For many people a mild pain in the back comes and goes. It is possible it may come back more often and more severely leading to a chronic back condition. Others may experience a sudden bout of severe pain (acute back pain). It is advised to receive appropriate assessment and treatment for the cause of the problem.
Health issues related to chronic back pain include:
- Ongoing pain
- Osteoarthritis and degenerating joints
- Stiffness and reduced mobility
- Reduction in normal nerve function
- Irritability and stress.
Back pain treatment and Chiropractic
In our office, we have found that a combination of spinal adjustments, muscle releases, an effective exercise program and lifestyle advice has helped many patients experiencing pain in the back.
Hands on chiropractic care can improve movement and mobility, ease muscle spasm, and increase function.
The goal of the exercise is to increase flexibility, strength and stability to help achieve a complete recovery and help maintain it for the future. The lifestyle advice will be tailor made for your situation which may include advice about your work posture, sitting and sleeping position, exercise habits and more.
Your Back Pain Consultation
Get started by discovering the cause of your pain and get on the road to recovery.
- Starts with a Complimentary Discussion (see terms and conditions)
- If appropriate, you may continue immediately with your Comprehensive Examination.
Talk to Us Today
Not sure we can help? Get your free no obligation consultation to find out more. Contact us to book yours.
Ryde Chiropractic: 4 Doig Ave, Denistone East NSW 2112
References:
- Australian institute of health and welfare: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/chronic-musculoskeletal-conditions/back-problems/contents/what-are-back-problems
- Rubenstein SM, et al, Spinal manipulative therapy for chronic lower back pain, Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2011 Feb 16;(2):CD008112