About 4.0 million Australians (16% of the total population) have back problems, based on self-reported data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2017–18 National Health Survey (NHS).

Lower Back pain commonly consist of: 

• Sciatica - episodes of ‘non-specific’ pain in the back but often may arise and settle insidiously

• ‘Radicular disc pain: a lower back problem with pain shooting down one leg often accompanied by tingling, numbness or weakness due to impingement in the spinal cord, nerve root or nerve root canal

• ‘Whiplash’ following a motor vehicle accident.

  Lower back pain can be caused from repetitive stress at work, sedentary lifestyle and poor core strength, trauma from sport, previous injuries, arthrideties, metabolic conditions etc.   

If you are feeling: 

• Constant sharp pain in your lower back upon movement eg sit to stand, walking  

• Dull ache across buttock region and hip area 

• Stiffness upon movement through your lower back and pelvis  eg after exercise or driving 

• Tingling or pins and needles referring down the leg (herniated disc) 

Chances are there could be an underlying mechanical issue in your lumbar spine, pelvis or hip region.

What can a chiropractor do for lower back pain? 

Chiropractic management to us here at LJ Chiropractic Clinic means physical medicine.  If its a physical/mechanical trauma, it is treated with physical intervention.  

Sciatica is a generic term that indicates pain that may be referring from inflammation in the supporting structures e.g. ligaments and muscles due to biomechanical compensation in the lower back or hip. Build-up of uneven loading of the lower back and pelvis from our daily routine e.g. prolonged sitting, poor technique when lifting repetitively cause irritation and an imbalance in supporting ligaments, joints and muscles that eventually lead to pain.  Chiropractors are trained extensively in diagnosing and managing lower back conditions and will be able to treat your sciatic pain. 

By treating the musculoskeletal and nervous system, the inflammation reduces and pain subsides.  Overtime, our  aim to restore your natural movement and function in your body to improve re-educate your muscle firing system and joint mobility and range.   

We treat your lower back and pelvic area by using several modalities eg lower back adjustments/ mobilisation and reduce inflammation in the surrounding soft tissue areas using shockwave therapy, ultrasound, dry needling and massage to reduce inflammation around that area.  

Should I see a chiropractor for lower back pain? 

Many studies have concluded that manual therapies commonly used by chiropractors are generally effective for the treatment of lower back pain as well as for treatment of lumbar herniated disc for radiculopathy and neck pain.  

Chiropractors major in improving movement and function in the spine and other peripheral joints in the safest way for the patient to provide pain relief to the patient by using several adjustment techniques to what is suitable for them.  

All Australian trained chiropractors are required to obtain a Bachelor and Masters degree to qualify in learning when safe and how to move spinal and peripheral joints.  All Australian trained Chiropractors are expected to have extensive knowledge on anatomy, neurology, orthopedic and radiology training before qualifying to treat patients.  Receiving treatment from an evidence based  Chiropractor means that you will be seen by a profession that major in joint movement function and patterns.