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What is Lower Back Pain (LBP)?

A survey in 2014-15 reported that 1 in 6 Australians are suffering from some sort of back problem. That’s 3.7 million people. It’s a serious issue that’s growing and growing with sedentary lifestyles becoming more common amongst the younger generations. In 2011, Back Pain was the 3rd leading cause of disease burden in Australia. This has led to many people seeking solutions to help ease their aches and pains. Although pain killers and various other solutions provide relief, they only provide short term solutions and do not address the cause of the issues. For alleviating pain and addressing the root cause of the problem, Chiropractic for lower back pain is an extremely effective and safe solution. We will try address the different aspects of LBP and how Chiropractic care can help.

Causes Of Lower Back Pain | Chiropractic for Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain can be a complicated and multifactorial problem. There are many structures in the area, and around the area, that can lead to pain and stiffness. Some of the causes of LBP include:

Treatment For Lower Back Pain
  • Restricted joints in the spine and pelvis
  • Tight muscles
  • Weak muscles
  • Disc herniations
  • Joint and muscle sprains and strains
  • Sciatica
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Poor posture
  • Much more

Safe Treatment For Lower Back Pain | Chiropractic For Lower Back Pain

Choosing Chiropractic for Lower Back Pain has been shown to be very safe and effective. Chiropractors are university trained health professionals who are experts in diagnosis, treatment and referring to other health professionals if necessary. When deciding on a course of treatment, a Chiropractor will take many things into account, including; the diagnosis, how long the issue has been there, the severity and your general health and lifestyle.

A Chiropractor will use many different treatment techniques depending on your diagnosis. This can include:

Back Pain Treatment
  • Chiropractic Adjustments
  • Mobilisations
  • Soft tissue treatment (massage and trigger point therapy)
  • Exercise prescription
  • Lifestyle advice

Lower back pain can be a complex issue that requires professional advice and treatment. It affects many Australians and seeing a chiropractor for lower back pain can be a good first step in helping resolve these issues.


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Chiropractic For Lower Pain

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Chiropractor Caulfield
368B Hawthorn Road
Caulfield South
VIC   3162