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Is back pain slowing you down?
There is more to back pain than just physical symptoms!
It has an emotional toll as well. And if left untreated may lead to serious health problems. Pain can interfere with sleep and may even lead to depression*
The Osteopath’s at Equilibrium Sports and Spinal Clinic in Glen Iris are highly trained to identify the main cause of your back pain and implement a specific and effective treatment programme to get you back on your feet quicker.
Manage Your Back Pain with Equilibrium
Common Back Pain Conditions We Treat
- Chronic Back Pain
- Low Back And Upper Back Pain
- Back Muscle Sprain and Strains
- Sciatica
- “Slipped Disc” – Disc Prolapse. Disc Buldge. Disc Herniation Spondylosis. Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Sacro-Iliac Joint (SIJ) Dysfunction
Our Back Pain Assessment
Have you been given a diagnosis you don’t understand? Or worse yet, not been given a diagnosis at all.
- We pride ourselves on finding the CAUSE of your pain, and not treating the symptoms.
- Our Osteopaths ALWAYS ensure you fully understand your condition, in words you can understand.
- You will leave with a crystal clear management plan., Your roadmap to recovery.
How We Treat Back Pain
As Osteopath’s we often see patients who have seen other therapists. Unfortunately, when only the symptoms are treated. You cant expect long-lasting relief.
- Our Osteopaths pride themselves on treating the CAUSE of your pain.We always allocate our full undivided attention to you.
- You will receive a crystal clear diagnosis and treatment pathway. That is an outline of your journey to better health.
- Long Lasting Safe and effective treatment ALWAYS!
How Osteopathy can help with back pain?
Looking for relief from back pain?
We may have the solution for you. Our skilled practitioners can help you find relief and get you back to your everyday life.
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Dry Needling
Shockwave Therapy
Injury Rehabilitation
Movement Screen Analysis
More Information About Your Back Pain
Regardless of age and gender, unfortunately, approximately 80% of the population will experience Back Pain at some point in their lives.
What are the common causes of back pain?
- Disc Injuries
- Sleeping Position. Those who sleep on their tummy are more prone to developing pain.
- Excessive use of Smartphone, Tablet or Laptop
- Trauma. Such as whiplash or car accidents
- Osteoarthritis / Rheumatoid Arthritis
- And MANY MANY other factors.
We ensure you are given a diagnosis you understand, with a clear treatment pathway to your better health and wellbeing.
Where Can My Back Pain Be Coming From?
- Spinal Disc’s – Often INCORRECTLY referred to as a “slipped disc”. Note: THESE DO NOT SLIP. They can bulge outwards. Irritating other structures such as spinal nerves.
- Facet Joint – A medical term for a spinal joint. These are responsible for all our movements. Irritation to the capsule, ligaments, or cartilage can result in pain and an altered range of motion.
- Muscle, Ligament, or Tendon: Sprain. Strains and Spasm.
- Degenerative joint and/or disc disease: Known as Spondylosis. This describes age-related wear and tear of the spinal joints and/or discs.
- Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction – The joint between the hip and Sacrum. Often aggravated by sit to stand movements.
- Spondylolisthesis – Forwards or backward slippage of the spinal bones.
- Spinal stenosis – A narrowing of the space within the spine. Usually as a result of degeneration.
- OTHER: these are just a few of the causes. We dedicate a full hour in your initial session so we can find YOUR cause and establish a treatment and management plan.
What Can Contribute To My Back Pain?
The short answer is everything and anything. Sometimes it is a slow build-up. NOT the fact you bent over to pick up a pen or sneezed. This is more just the straw that broke the camel’s back! Here is a list of activities which MAY cause back pain:
- Heavy lifting with poor technique – Gym – Garden – moving house!
- Muscle weakness
- Poor sleeping posture
- Poor flexibility
- Compensation Patterns
- Prolonged sitting, standing or lying
- Hormones – Such as during the menstrual cycle.
- Pregnancy
- Playing Sports – impact trauma – Fracture
- Poor footwear
- Referral – Hip, knee, lower limb, upper back
- Infection
- Tumour
What Can I Do To Help Myself?
- MOVE: staying sedentary will just prolong your pain.
- Participate in light exercise – walk, swim cycle
- Maintain your hydration levels
- Wear good quality supportive footwear.
- Change position regularly – DON’T wait for the pain to alert you to move.
- Ergonomics – Your works station, car, and bed (sleeping posture) – assess the places where you spend most of your time – and ensure your posture is sound.
- Get STRONG – having good muscular support will always be of benefit.
- Seek early intervention. Don’t just think it will go away, Get the CAUSE treated – with long term strategies to prevent reoccurrence.
- Ease into Physical activity – i.e. Gardening after winter, cleaning the house, or your gym program. Allow your body to adapt
What can you do about back pain?
Back pain is a common problem. But you don’t have to live with it! With the right solutions, you can get relief and do things that make you happy again. Check out the videos below!
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Let the Equilibrium Sports and Spinal Clinic team guide you back to doing the things you love!
The Osteopath’s at Equilibrium Sports and Spinal Clinic in Glen Iris are highly trained to identify the leading cause of your back pain and implement a specific and effective treatment programme to get you back on your feet quicker. If you live in Malvern, Caulfield, or Ashburton, our Glen Iris Osteopaths are here to provide comprehensive back pain treatment. Simply call (03) 9822 1900 or book an appointment below.
At Equilibrium Sports and Spinal Clinic:
- We get you back doing the things you love, FASTER! That’s what our treatments are designed to do.
- Our goal is to reduce pain and restore normal function with a dynamic, functional, and science-based approach.
- We combine the latest techniques with proven practices and a wealth of experience.
We don’t believe in providing you with a “recipe” for your injury management. You are unique, just like your injury and therefore require techniques and a management plan that is specific to you.
Health Articles About Back Pain
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Don’t Put Up With Your Pain Longer Than You Need To
Reach out today, and let the Osteopaths at Equilibrium Sports and Spinal Clinic help you!
