Lower back pain

Lower back pain is a common ailment, it is estimated that 2 in 3 people will experience back pain in their life. Discomfort and limitations from lower back pain can impact daily activities and overall well-being. By using chiropractic, yoga or a mixture of both we can help to alleviate discomfort and promote long-term health.

There are a variety of causes of back pain, including:

• Muscle strain. This is a common cause of lower back pain and can be due to over use or improper movements leading to pain and stiffness.

• Disc herniation (what is commonly caused a “slipped disc”). Imagine the jam in a jam doughnut being squeezed out – this is similar to what happens with a disc herniation.

• Degenerative Disc Disease, this is wear and tear on the intervertebral discs and can cause pain and reduced mobility. It should be noted that most people will have a degree of degeneration.

• Sciatica, this is irritation of the sciatic nerve causing nerve pain into the back of the legs.

• Spinal Stenosis, this is the narrowing of the spinal canal putting pressure on the nerves.

• Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, misalignment, inflammation or fixation of the sacroiliac joint. This is a common complaint and causes lower back pain and occasionally pain into the groin.

As a chiropractic clinic, we can offer several treatments to help with lower back pain including:

• Spinal adjustments

• Soft tissue work to reduce muscle tension and enhance flexibility.

• Tailored exercises

• Ergonomic advice, help with posture and workstation set up.

• Yoga flows, use specific yoga poses to provide stretches, strengthen and to balance the body.

Lower back pain does not need to be a lifelong issue.