Treatment (Back pain)

 

What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic is a discipline that diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system including muscles, joints and nerves. Chiropractic treatment is not limited to the spine but also conditions affecting the upper and lower limbs.

 

What conditions can be treated by a Chiropractor?

Chiropractors in Australia are trained at university over the course of 5 years to treat a range of musculoskeletal conditions.

 

The most common complaints include:

Back Pain
Low back pain (facet joint, sacroiliac joint, disc bulge/herniation, sciatica)
Mid back pain (facet joint, rib/costotransverse joint, costochondritis)
Neck pain
Headaches
Radiating leg and arm pain
Hip pain
Knee, ankle and foot pain
Shoulder pain
Elbow pain and wrist pain
Jaw (TMJ) pain and clicking
Joint pain and joint stiffness
Muscular tightness, aching or pain
Postural/work related repetitive strain
Sports injuries (sprains, strains, tendonitis, bursitis, etc.)

 

What treatment techniques are used?

Techniques used include joint manipulation (diversified technique), joint mobilisation, traction, muscle work (trigger point therapy, gau sha), stretching, sports taping and dry needling. Chiropractors utilise joint manipulation on the spine (and other joints) to restore correct alignment and function of joints and muscles. When performed by a chiropractor spinal manipulation is a safe method of treatment for many painful conditions.