Lower Back Pain Treatments

If you’re dealing with lower back pain, then contact the team at Better Backs. Our team of professional and highly skilled chiropractors and remedial massage therapists provide a range of low back pain treatments from our clinic in Mitcham.

The lower back, or lumbar spine, plays a vital role in supporting the spinal column and the weight of the upper body. It also enables movement of the lower body, such as bending and twisting in the back and flexing and rotating the hips while walking.

The lower back also houses the nerves that deliver feeling and motion to all the muscles in the lower part of the body including the hips, pelvis, legs and feet. As a result, problems or pain in the lower back can cause serious problems in the hips, legs and feet and can affect walking, bending, twisting and other movements.

The most common acute back issues result from damage or injury to the muscles, ligaments, joints or discs, or from inflammation resulting from the natural healing process

Symptoms of Low Back Pain

Low back pain can range from a mildly annoying twinge to severe and debilitating pain that renders the sufferer unable to move. Certain movements can lead to tweaks and twinges in the lower back causing discomfort and restricted range of motion. Back pain can also be chronic, starting with mild pain and gradually getting worse over time.

Low back pain can present in a number of ways. For example:

  • Dull pains or aches localised to the low back (or particular areas of the lower back)
  • Stinging or burning pain that moves from the lower back down through the legs and feet
  • Numbness or tingling in the legs or feet
  • Muscle spasms
  • Tweaks or twinges bending or twisting
  • Shoulder or neck pain or tightness
  • Tightness in the lower back, pelvis and hips
  • Pain, numbness or burning sensations after long periods sitting or standing
  • Pain or problems standing erect, walking, or standing up or sitting down

Causes of Low Back Pain

Muscle strains and ligament sprains are the most common causes of lower back pain. This can happen suddenly or can come on suddenly due to repetitive movements or bad posture or lifestyle. Back pain can also result from damage to discs, nerves, and spinal joints.

Common causes of sprain and strain include:

  • Heavy or improper lifting
  • Sudden movements or impacts to the back (like a fall)
  • Poor posture
  • Sports injuries (especially twisting or bending movements or impact forces)
  • Repetitive movements

Contact Us Today

At Better Backs, we are your trusted local chiropractors. We offer a wide range of services including remedial massage, orthotics, dry needling, personal training, chiropractic services and more. With a clinic in Mitcham, we service a broad area across Melbourne’s inner, eastern and south eastern suburbs including Blackburn, Nunawading, Ringwood, Vermont and other nearby areas.