Lower Back Pain and Sciatica

Lower back pain and sciatica are two of the most prevalent musculoskeletal ailments that patients often bring to Mixed Osteopaths for treatment. Lower back pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal problems, according to research, and the majority of the general public will feel it at some point during their lives.

Mixed Osteo osteopath treating lower back pain with client in Kensington melbourne

People and athletes with back difficulties, lower back problems, and sciatica visit our Kensington clinic, which is conveniently located near the Kensington train station. Workplace injuries can be caused by sedentary (desk-based) or physical (manual handling) jobs, as well as by those who are physically active or participate in sporting activities. Back discomfort and lower back pain are particularly frequent in combat sports (MMA/BJJ) because of the nature of the activity and the requirements of the sport, which can place the back in potentially dangerous postures.

In most cases, musculoskeletal issues such as back pain and lower back pain are to blame, and are often caused by problems with the joints, ligaments, or soft tissue muscles around the spine.

It is common for most people to have a significant improvement in their back pain and lower back pain between 0-6 weeks, with some cases lasting significantly longer (6+ weeks).

When you present to the clinic with acute back pain or lower back pain, the role of the allied health practitioner (osteopath, physiotherapist, chiropractor, myotherapist) is to examine you, give you with treatment and management guidance, and provide you with reassurance about your condition. Manual therapy, movement therapy, exercise prescription, pain management, and training counselling, among other things, may be used in the treatment and management of your ailment in order to avoid further aggravation or reduce recurrences of your complaint.

Common Lower back pain complaints can include:

  • Muscle strains

  • Ligament strains

  • Joint restrictions

  • Postural issues

  • Scoliosis

  • Disc injuries

  • Sciatica

What can an Osteo/Osteopath at Mixed Osteo do to help?

Your Osteopath will walk you through a thorough case history and assessment in order to determine the root cause of your injury, discover aggravating and maintaining variables, and offer you with a diagnosis for your condition.

Your Osteopath will devise a treatment and care plan that is tailored to your specific injury or condition, and will be implemented by you.

This also entails being attentive to your goals as a client and ensuring that the treatment and management plan is discussed with you and is geared towards helping you achieve your goals as effectively as possible.

Manual therapy, movement therapy, exercise prescription, strength and conditioning, as well as counselling on occupational ergonomics and manual handling, may all be used in the treatment and management of patients with Parkinson's disease.

Occasionally, your Osteopath may be needed to recommend you to a specialist for further evaluation and examination.

Depending on your condition, your osteopath may perform hands-on Osteopathy treatment, movement-based treatment, or prescribe an exercise prescription/rehabilitation programme.

In conjunction with your Osteopath, you will be provided with a treatment and management programme that teaches and demonstrates how to more effectively manage your problem through stretching, mobility, and strengthening, as necessary,

Schedule an appointment today to speak with the Osteo at Mixed Osteo to learn more about these conditions and how you can better treat and manage these conditions.

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