1. Get it checked Low back pain presents in many ways, and can be caused by many different factors. Some of these factors include: Work-related movements, activities and postures Emotional and mental stress (as stress decreases our pain tolerance, meaning we respond to less intense stimuli) Unaccustomed activities or loads (increase in training loads, activities you aren’t used to doing, new training or new exercises) Repetitive or sustained movements or positions (such as si

Low back pain doesn’t need to be an ongoing burden for you and affect daily living and work. There are many options available, both in the clinic and through referrals and self-care activities, to help you live with less pain. Here, in the clinic we carry out a thorough medical history and physical assessment before any intervention, to help decide the best course of action. Your therapist might use a range of modalities in the clinic, which can include hands-on treatment, ex

Once you become more aware of postures or movements that may be contributing to your back discomfort or flare ups you can take measures to avoid those aggravating factors. If repeated spinal flexion movements or positions that require sustained flexion are some that appear to aggravate your back, then you may find relief from the following exercises. Pelvic rotations: With flexion and extension movements in the spine, the hips/pelvis work in contrary to the spine. Tucking t

Lower back pain is arguably the most common complaint we see in the clinic. Low back disorders are the third leading cause of disease burden in Australia, with approximately 1 in 6 Australians experiencing back problems (1), so you’re not alone if you are suffering from, or have suffered from low back pain. Back pain affects more than just our day-to-day comfort and mood. It affects our: Social interactions Relationships Ability to look after ourselves Ability to work Not all

Do you know that low back pain can be associated with your internal organs? Issues with the gastro-intestinal system (stomach and intestines), the renal system (kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra) and the reproductive system (prostate, ovaries, uterus) can all produce back pain. These symptoms commonly include sudden muscle tension or spasm, stiffness and pain. You will notice that we osteopaths complete a thorough history taking during your examination and you may wonde