treating back pain with osteo

Regardless of age and gender, 80 percent of the population will suffer from back and neck pain at some point in their life. Common causes of back pain include:

  • extensive sitting or standing 

  • heavy lifting

  • insufficient flexibility

  • prior injury

  • pregnancy 

  • constipation, irritable bowel, endometriosis menstrual pain

  • muscular weakness

  • dysfunction in the thorax, lower limb and pelvis.

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 myOsteo we can help you develop the most effective course of action to manage your back pain including referral for self management guided exercise in the area that best interests and suits your condition. Such as Pilates with a qualified instructor, rehabilitation with an exercise physiologist or personal trainer and nutrition guidance with a dietetic. 

The Osteopaths at myOsteo can:

  • Improve joint mobility

  • Reduce muscular tension, inflammation and nerve irritation.

  • Improve blood supply and drainage to and from the spine and pelvis.

  • Reduce the duration of low back pain and help prevent future episodes.

  • Offer advice on posture, exercises and stretching.

  • Provide advice on improving your ergonomics within your environment.

  • Communicate treatment plans with your GP.

  • Refer you for radiological assessment when required. 


Tips for Back Care

  • Seek Osteopathic advice regularly 

  • Keep mobile and exercise daily

  • During repetitive tasks or heavy labour, make sure to warm up/stretch, vary your rhythm, take regular breaks and stretch after activity.

  • Stay well hydrated

  • Eat sufficient protein to help repair tissue, take magnesium during and after activity to aid with healing, repair and muscular fatigue.

  • Be careful when lifting

  • Have regular Osteopathic care during pregnancy and while breast feeding

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

  • If you suspect a developmental musculoskeletal issue with your young children, such as scoliosis, seek further medical investigation. Osteopath’s can refer for spinal x-ray’s to detect and monitor them.

  • Remember a heat pack is a brilliant natural reliever of back pain