Lower Back Pain and Sciatica

Lower back pain and Sciatica are one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints typically presenting to Mixed Osteo. This correlates with the research that shows that lower back pain is one of the two of the most common musculoskeletal complaints, and that the general population will most likely experience it some point in their life.

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At our clinic is located in Kensington, we see a range of people and athletes with back problems, lower back problems and sciatica. These can be caused by job roles including sedentary (desk based) or physical (manual handling) as well as the active or sporting individual. Back pain and lower back pain is especially common in combat sports ( MMA/ BJJ) due to the nature of the sport and its requirements, sometimes putting the back in compromising positions.

The vast majority of back pain and lower back pain is musculoskeletal in nature and typically is caused by the joints, ligaments or surrounding soft tissue muscles.  In many circumstances, the majority of back pain and lower back pain will improve over 0-6 weeks, with some cases taking longer to heal (6+ weeks). 

The role of the allied health practitioner (osteopath, physiotherapist, chiropractor, myotherapist) when you present to the clinic with acute  back pain or lower back pain is to assess you, provide you with treatment and management advice and reassurance.  Treatment and management may involve manual therapy, movement therapy, exercise prescription, pain management and advice around training plus ergonomics so to avoid any further aggravation or reduce reoccurrences of your complaint.

Common Lower back pain complaints can include:

  • Muscle strains

  • Ligament strains

  • Joint restrictions

  • Postural issues

  • Scoliosis

  • Disc injuries

  • Sciatica

HOW CAN AN OSTEO / OSTEOPATH AT MIXED OSTEO HELP YOU?

  • Your Osteo will take you through a detailed case history and assessment to help identify the cause of your injury, identify maintaining and aggravating factors and provide you with a diagnosis.

  • Your Osteopath will provide you with a treatment and management plan that is appropriate for the injury or condition.  This also includes listening to your goals as a client and ensuring that the treatment and management plan is discussed with you and focused towards you achieving these goals.   Treatment and management may include manual therapy, movement therapy, exercise prescription, strength and conditioning and advice on your workplace ergonomics and manual handling.

  • In some cases, your Osteopath may be required to refer for further assessment and investigation.

  • Your Osteo may provide hands on Osteopathy treatment, movement-based treatment or provide you with an exercise prescription/ rehabilitation program.

  • Your Osteopath will provide you with a treatment and management program that educates and shows you how to better manage your condition through stretching, mobility and strengthening where appropriate.

To find out more about these conditions and how you can better treat and manage these conditions, please call 0401380523 or book an appointment online to see the Osteo at Mixed Osteo.