Back pain is a very common problem with around eight in ten people in Western countries experiencing back pain some time during their lives and needing back pain treatment. Mosman Chiropractor Clare Fulton will help you take the first steps to manage your back pain and get you back on the road to recovery.
Most back pain can initially be managed at home however, if back pain persists, it is important to see your chiropractor to discount any medical/surgical issues that may require further back pain treatment. Clare and her staff at Mosman Chiropractic Centre will be able to advise you on the right treatment if you experience any of the following conditions:
- You have pain which gets worse as time progresses.
- You feel unwell with back pain.
- You have difficulty passing or controlling urine.
- Numbness, pain and weakness in your legs.
- Persistent pain.
- You feel unsteady on your feet.
Treatment depends on the cause and the severity of the pain but can include rest, exercise, medication and gentle manipulation.
Most cases of back pain are exacerbated by lifestyle factors, including:
- Being obese or overweight.
- Lack of exercise.
- Leading a sedentary life.
- Poor posture.
- Stress.
- Bad work practices.
Back pain is also common in Australian children, particularly during adolescence. Some causes of back pain in young people include poor posture, carrying heavy schoolbags and incorrect forms of exercise. If a child’s pain persists in the same place, you should make an appointment to see Clare immediately.
Clare understands the links between posture and pain and will take a holistic approach when treating your back pain.
Bad posture starts when the head goes forward (usually from working hours at the computer). For every inch the head moves forward the effective weight of the head doubles and the muscles along the spine right down to the sacrum and coccyx (the tail bone) have to work much harder. This increases the load through the entire spine creating increased likelihood of strain and injury.
Clare has observed that low back pain cannot be properly treated without restoring the neck to its correct position. That is why all her clients receive postural re-alignment when having back pain treatment. Mosman Spine and Health Centre have excellent and long lasting results with back pain treatment because they address the true cause of so many back pain sufferers.
Mosman residents are now fortunate to have such skills and service available to them.