Chronic lower back pain remains one of the leading causes of disability globally, with up to 80% of people experiencing lower back pain at some point during their lifetime1. In recent decades there has been an exponential increase in medications, injections and surgery in the management of lower back pain2. This has been an attempt to target underlying spinal structures, however, recent evidence has shown that only 8-15% of lower back pain is due to a specific underlying cause.

Strategies our Geelong chiropractor may use for chronic low back pain:

• Manual therapy (E.g adjustments, soft tissue therapy)
• Gradual exercise therapy and rehabilitation
• Guidance on activity modification
• Education on better self-management

Chiropractic care is focused on reducing pain, restoring movement and regaining function of the spine. Getting you back to the important things in life.

Lumbar facet injuries can occur with repetitive extension or loading of the spine, where the posterior joints of the spine, the facet joints, are susceptible to injury and irritation.

Spinal stenosis is described as the narrowing of the spinal canal, most notably in the lower back and neck regions. The narrowing of the canal can put pressure on the nerves as they travel through the spine. Some people with spinal stenosis may not experience symptoms. These structural narrowing are often attributed to age-related changes.

Chiropractic care and management may include techniques aimed at increasing canal size, soft tissue therapies, exercise and rehabilitation, along with lifestyle guidance. Chiropractic care is focused on pain relief, while promoting better function and movement through the spine.