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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. A programme of active treatment and rehabilitation with an osteopath can be far more effective than the traditional approach of painkillers and rest.

What is back pain?

Back problems do not simply cause pain in the back. They may be the source of remote pain in the buttocks, legs or groin - commonly called sciatica. Back problems can disturb the mechanical function of the whole body and result in pain in the head, neck, arms and shoulders. Osteopathic treatment is often the most effective method 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 backache. These include:
 
 
 
 
 
 
  • Abdominal or Pelvic disease
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Cervical or Lumbar Spondylosis
  • Dermatological problems
  • Kidney disease
  • Rheumatic conditions
  • Tumours
 
 
 
Osteopaths are skilled in the diagnosis of problems that may require further investigation or medical treatment. While the above conditions are not curable by osteopaths, the pain and distress of some of these conditions can be greatly relieved as they correct any underlying imbalances of the musculo-skeletal system. With your permission, the osteopath will liaise with your Doctor if needed.

However, most back troubles arise from mechanical or functional disturbances of the spine, and osteopaths have been treating these problems - with great success - for over a hundred 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 visit an osteopath 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. Osteopathy can help your body adjust to the many changes of pregnancy
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