Osteopathy for Back and Neck Pain
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80% of the population will suffer from back pain at some time (Med J Aust 2009; 190(9);499-502)
Common causes of neck and back pain include:
There are several more serious causes of neck and back pain such as disc injury, fracture and infection. Osteopaths, as primary health care practitioners, are trained to differentiate between uncomplicated back and neck pain and those requiring referral to specialist care.
Your osteopath can assist you to develop the course of action consistent with your lifestyle, symptoms and goals to manage your back and neck pain.
Your osteopath may:
Tips for back and neck care:
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- Extensive sitting or standing
- Heavy lifting
- Insufficient flexibility
- Injury
- Changes during pregnancy
- Constipation
- Irritable bowel
- Endometriosis
- Menstrual pain
- Dysfunction in the thorax, lower limbs and pelvis.
There are several more serious causes of neck and back pain such as disc injury, fracture and infection. Osteopaths, as primary health care practitioners, are trained to differentiate between uncomplicated back and neck pain and those requiring referral to specialist care.
Your osteopath can assist you to develop the course of action consistent with your lifestyle, symptoms and goals to manage your back and neck pain.
Your osteopath may:
- Work on joint mobility
- Work on muscular tension, inflammation and nerve irritation
- Investigate blood supply and drainage to and from the spine and pelvis
- Reduce the duration of low back pain and help prevent future episodes
- Offer advice on posture, exercises and stretching
- Provide advice on improving your ergonomic environment
- Provide guidance on diet, hydration and exercise
- Communicate and plan treatment with your GP
- Refer you for radiological assessment when required
- Provide care funded by Workcover and TAC
Tips for back and neck care:
- Seek osteopathic advice
- Keep as mobile as you can
- During repetitive tasks or heavy labour make sure to vary your rhythm, take regular breaks and have a stretch
- Drink plenty of water to keep your tissues hydrated
- Eat sufficient protein to help repair tissue
- Be careful when lifting
- Regular exercises and stretching can have a preventative effect
- Ensure you have an appropriate mattress and pillow
- Make sure your children do not carry a heavy bag on one shoulder or spend too much time in front of a PC, tablet or TV.
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