Back pain is one of the most common conditions people experience in Australia and it’s the reason many workers take sick days. In fact, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, one in six people suffer from chronic back pain every year! And 85% of adults will experience a severe case of lower back pain at some point. In our clinical experience, x-ray analysis shows a number of people experiencing lower back pain have an undiagnosed leg length difference.
If you have back pain, you’re likely to be feeling stiff, achy or tension in your back. It could be caused by simply bending down in the wrong direction, lifting something heavy, an accident or a sporting injury. Back pain can occur at any age but is most common among young and middle-aged adults.
Lower back pain can be accompanied by other associated symptoms depending on what structures are also involved, such as;
- pain in the buttock
- pain in the front/side/back of the upper and lower leg
- changes in sensation of the leg
- fluid retention
- changes to digestive habits
- reproductive/hormonal changes
Innervate Chiro in Woolloongabba aims to address the underlying structural cause. The lower back is made up of various bones, joints, intervertebral discs, spinal nerves and surrounding muscles to support these structures. Each of these can give you a different area of referred pain or associated symptoms and hence it is important to find the cause accurately to help the problem effectively. An in-depth examination will take place including relevant questions and physical tests to understand what structures are involved. An x-ray investigation may be recommended to ensure a high level of thoroughness and safety so that the recommendations are accurate for your case.
Treatment of the condition may include:
- Chiropractic spinal adjustments
- Muscular releases
- Stretches
- Postural correction
- Advice
- Specific exercises
Don’t become a statistic, do something about your lower back pain now to prevent yourself developing permanent bone, disc and/or nerve damage in your spine. Contact Innervate Chiro on 0481 88 22 78 and book yourself a spinal assessment with one of our experienced Chiropractors!
