There is absolutely NO reason to live in pain. You don’t’ have to get into a car crash or have a major trauma to experience bodily pain, specifically back pain. Simple every day, mundane tasks can aggravate the body (i.e. gardening, racking, bending over, lifting, etc). It doesn’t matter if you are out of shape and overweight or an Olympic athlete, it is just the body’s natural way of responding to stress from repetitive micro-traumas. These tiny, and most likely unnoticeable occurrences cause more issues and pain over time than a large, one-time trauma.

Two types of back pain
All back pain hurts, ouch, but it is caused by two very different issues and it is extremely important to have it diagnosed properly by a chiropractic, osteopath in W1 or a medical doctor so proper treatment can be administered. The first type of pain originates from a myofacial or soft tissue (muscle and tendons) problem. Typically this is caused by overuse – chronic bending, bad posture, repetitive movement like raking, shoveling or mowing the lawn. Treatment for myofacial issues includes soft tissue manipulation by chiropractors as well as traditional massage therapy.
Back pain also stems from joint misalignment in the spine, shoulders, neck and hips which can easily occur in everyday life. When there is an issue with a joint, it causes the soft tissue around them to strain which can be very uncomfortable. Chiropractic adjustments bring the bones back into proper alignment, thus easing the soft tissue burden – allowing them return to their proper pain-free, ergonomic, healthy state. Massage therapy is also recommended in conjunction with chiropractic to regain soft tissue harmony.
You can visit https://melvillewellness.com.au/ for information on what may be causing you pain but the best way to figure out how to solve your back pain is to consult your chiropractor or medical doctor. Simple acute issues can be solved fairly easy (with a couple visits) when addressed immediately. When left untreated, they easily become chronic problems that need chronic care! The moral of the story is, if you feel pain, GET HELP!
Chiropractic works well to alleviate all kinds of pain including:

  • Low back and mid-back
  • Shoulder
  • Neck
  • Knee
  • Shoulder
  • Hip