Back & Neck Pain

Primarily, most people who seek our help at ONE HEALTH Clinic have back and neck pain. Statistics suggest that regardless of age or gender, 80% of the population will suffer from back pain at some time in their life.

 

Some common causes of back pain include:

• extensive sitting or standing

• heavy lifting

• injury

• pregnancy

• constipation, irritable bowel and endometriosis

• menstrual pain

• insufficient flexibility

• muscle weakness

• dysfunction in the thorax, lower limbs and pelvis.

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There are several more serious causes of low back pain such as disc injury, fracture, tumour and infection. Osteopaths, as primary health care practitioners, are trained to differentiate between uncomplicated back pain and back pain requiring referral to specialist care.

 

At ONE HEALTH Osteopathy & Sports Injury Clinic Port Macquarie, we will help you develop the most effective course of action to manage your back pain, including:

• reduce muscular tension, inflammation & nerve irritation

• improve joint mobility

• improve blood supply and drainage to and from the spine and pelvis

• reduce the duration of low back pain episodes 

• help prevent future episodes 

• offer advice on posture, exercises and stretching

• provide advice on improving your ergonomic environment

• provide guidance on diet, hydration and exercise

• communicate and plan treatment with your GP & insurer

• refer you for radiological assessment  if required.

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Top tips for back care:

• seek Osteopathic advice regularly - Prevention is better than cure!

• keep mobile & exercise daily (under guidance from us at ONE HEALTH)

• during repetitive tasks or heavy labour, make sure to vary your rhythm, take regular breaks, and have a stretch

• keep well hydrated to keep your spine more mobile

• eat sufficient protein to help repair tissue

• be careful when lifting

• have regular Osteopathic care during pregnancy & while breastfeeding

• ensure you have a supportive mattress

• make sure your children do not carry a heavy bag on one shoulder or spend too much time in front of a PC or TV.

 

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*Article courtesy of & modified from Australian Osteopathic Association website

Click on the articles below to view some areas we may assist you with

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• Ankle Injuries

• Back & Neck Pain

• Bursitis

• Children

• Headaches

• Heel/Foot Pain

• In the Workplace

• Joints & Flexibility

• Knee Pain

• Muscular Aches & Pain

• Pregnancy

• Posture

• RSI/Elbow & Wrist Pain

• Runners Injuries

• Sciatica

• Seniors

• Sports Injuries