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Osteopathy & Back Pain

 

60% of the population will suffer from back pain at some point in their lifetime, and yet many will not realise how powerful osteopathic treatment can be.

What is back pain?

Back problems do not simply cause pain in the back. They may be the source of remote pain in the buttock-muscles, legs or groin - commonly called sciatica. Back problems can disturb the mechanical function of the whole body and result in pain in the joints of the neck, arms and shoulders. Osteopathic treatmentmay be one of the most effective methods to help correct these conditions - and back problems account for over 50% of the cases that osteopaths see.

Back pain may be due to injury, but there are many disease states and pathological conditions that can result in symptoms of back pain. These include:
 
 
 
 
 
 
  • Abdominal or Pelvic disease
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Cervical or Lumbar Spondylosis
  • Kidney disease
  • Rheumatic conditions
  • Tumours
 
 
 
Osteopaths are trained to diagnose conditions such as those that need referral to a medical practitioner. With your permission, the osteopath will liaise with your Doctor if needed.

However, many back troubles arise from mechanical or functional disturbances of the spine, and osteopaths have been treating many of these problems for years.

Osteopathic treatment is unique as a patient's treatment is approached comprehensively. Osteopaths do not look at patients simply as back sufferers but as individuals with their own unique health requirements. Treatment is designed to correct a patient's mechanical problems in order to stimulate their own natural healing processes. Osteopaths do not simply treat back problems but look at all the factors contributing to a disturbed state of health.


Top Ten Tips for Back Care

1. For back pain, it is better to seek advice sooner rather than later
2. Take regular exercise - your osteopath can advise on what is right for you
3. Hours in one position can cause problems - take breaks and adjust your seat
4. After sitting for 20 minutes, walk around - even if only for a few seconds
5. Adjust your car seat correctly and take regular breaks on long journeys
6. Pace yourself with heavy work such as DIY and gardening - don't overdo it
7. Watch children's posture - they shouldn't carry bags on one shoulder or take spend too long at a computer without breaks
8. Make sure that your pillow is supporting your neck adequately - seek advice if uncertain
9. Avoid strain while lifting - bend the knees and keep the back straight
10. Your bed may not be helping the problem - seek osteopathic advice on choosing a new one

If you have any questions please E-mail us at:-
osteos@tiscali.co.uk