Chronic Back Pain
Treatment Norwest
Chiropractic treatment that puts patients first.
Back problems are not easy to live with. Ongoing back pain can reduce your quality of life, affect your relationships and mean you have to cut back on work or recreational activities. At Aurum Health Care, our team of experienced chiropractors is dedicated to treating the cause of your concerns to relieve your pain.
If you’re looking for a chiropractor in Sydney to treat you, get in touch with us today at (02) 9899 1416, or
Understanding Your Back and How a Chiropractor May Help
Vertebrae
Vertebrae are the bones that make up the spine. They form a strong and flexible column that supports your body and protects the spinal cord. These bones run from your lower back to the neck. Some people might have missing vertebrae or an extra one because of genetics or surgery. This is taken into account when creating your treatment plan.
Spinal Joints
The spinal joints, including the intervertebral joints and facet joints (also called Z-joints), are the connections between the vertebrae in your spine. They function like a hinge, allowing the spine to move in a controlled way. These joints provide stability, help direct how the spine moves, and ensure that weight is evenly distributed across the spinal column.
Discs
Between each vertebra in your spine is a cushion-like structure known as discs. These discs help absorb shock, allow for movement, support the flexibility of your spine, and keep your vertebrae from rubbing against each other.
Spinal Cord
The spinal cord is a long, thin bundle of nerves that starts from the brain and goes down the back through the spine. It is an important part of the central nervous system, helping send messages between the brain and the body. This allows us to move and feel sensations.
Other Nerves
Many nerves come from the spinal cord and go through spaces between the bones in your spine. They connect and send messages to various parts of your body.
Muscles and Ligaments
Your back is supported by various muscles and ligaments that help you stay stable, move around, and bear the weight of your upper body.
We number vertebrae as follows based on their place in your spine:
- C1-7: These are the cervical vertebrae in your neck
- T1-12: These are the 12 thoracic vertebrae from your neck to the middle of your back
- L1-5: These are the 5 vertebrae in your lower back.
- S1-S5: These are 5 fused vertebrae which are known as the sacrum.
Who Gets Back Pain?
Back pain is a very common condition and most of us will experience it from time to time. You’re at greater risk if you are:
- Inactive – weak core muscles can contribute
- Overweight – carrying extra kilos puts more stress on your back
- Middle-aged or older
- A smoker – this decreases blood flow to the spine and makes you cough more, which can strain your back
- At your desk all day, especially if your posture is poor
- Required to do a lot of heavy lifting, pulling, pushing or twisting in your work.
Symptoms Include:
Symptoms vary depending on the cause. You may experience:
- Pain that comes and goes or is relatively constant
- Pain in a specific place or spread all over your back
- Pain that radiates (travels) to your legs or buttocks
- Numbness and tingling
- Pain that ranges in intensity or sharp shooting pains
- Pain that worsens when you bend, sit, stand, lift or twist.
- Reduced range of motion
- Pain that gets worse when you wake up and gets easier throughout the day
- Feeling of-centre or off-balance
Some symptoms are signs of a more severe problem. We strongly advise that you see a doctor if you experience pain accompanied by: difficulty urinating, weakness, pain or numbness in the legs, fever or unintended weight loss.
Types of Back Pain
Lumbar Disc Herniation
This condition is caused when a disc in your lower spine tears or herniates. It can press on the nerves, causing swelling and pain to radiate from the affected area.
Lumbar disc herniation most commonly affects 25-45-year-old males, with the highest incidence rate reported in those 35-45 years old as the inner portion of the disc (nucleus pulposus) is most hydrated in this age group.
Lumbar Sprain
This condition means that you have injured the muscles or ligaments surrounding your lumbar spine (lower back), sacrum or pelvis.
This can be caused by direct trauma, overuse, poor posture, sudden movements, muscle imbalances, sudden training increase or uneven leg lengths.
Lumbar Facet Syndrome
This condition occurs when the facet joints that link your vertebrae together become irritated or damaged causing pain or discomfort.
This can be caused by direct trauma, poor posture and sudden movement.
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Sprain
This occurs when the connection between your hip and sacrum is damaged, causing pain and discomfort.
This can be caused by excessive or too little movement, straining the area. Pregnant women are particularly at risk of this kind of strain.
Spondylolisthesis
The bones in your spine are connected by several small joints that keep the bones in alignment while still allowing them to move. Spondylolisthesis is when these joints have moved out of alignment, affecting the nerves and causing pain.
This can be caused by injury, direct trauma, overuse, degeneration from age, surgery, tumours or genetics.
This condition often appears in childhood or adolescence. While it’s most common in the lower back, it can occur in the neck too.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of treatments do you offer?
We provide tailored treatments based on your needs. Our various treatment options can help relieve pain and include spinal adjustments, joint mobilizations, postural alignment, electrotherapy, gentle stretches, as well as soft and deep tissue therapy. We also provide temperature therapy, exercise plans, strategies to avoid muscle aggravation, spinal alignments, and more.
What outcomes can I expect from Aurum Health Care?
With us you can expect streamlined care from a highly skilled consultant, providing personalised treatments to relieve your symptoms. Likewise, we strive to help you understand your own condition so you feel confident managing it at home.
What causes it?
Aurum Health Care’s Approach to Treatment
Assessments
Personalised Care
Continuous Support
Find Care for Back Pain In Norwest, Sydney
Our experienced and compassionate chiropractors assist with a wide range of pain issues and concerns. We work to understand you and your body before providing answers and evidence-based care. If you need chiropractic care in the Hills District contact Aurum Health Care today to discover how we may assist with treating your pain.
Serving Norwest, NSW, and its surrounding suburbs, we welcome patients from Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Bella Vista, Cherrybrook, Glenwood, Kellyville, Pennant Hills, Rogans Hill, Glenhaven, Dural, and beyond in the Hills District. Book an appointment with us today to get started.