Our approach to back pain
Around 80% of people will experience back and neck pain at some point in their lives. Most back and neck pain will not last long and will go away naturally. However, occasionally back and neck pain will require some chiropractic to help alleviate and remove the cause of the pain.
When you visit one of our chiropractors in Balmain or Rozelle Sydney, we will evaluate your history and examine at the structure and function of your back. If you have back or neck pain a chiropractor perfectly positioned to work out the exact nature of your neck or back pain and what the best course of action will be. Chiropractors get all this information through a detailed history, physical examination, special orthopaedic tests, radiographic examination and special imaging studies, such as MRI and CT scan.
What questions will our chiropractors ask you?
History of your back pain:
| Pain Profile | Activity Profile | Joint Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Site of back pain? | Does walking increase back pain? | Spine stiffness? |
| Radiation of back pain? | Are you using a back support aid? | Catching through motion? |
| Duration of back pain? | What is your sitting tolerance? | Is your back giving way? |
| Back pain relieving/exacerbating factors? | Does getting in and out of a chair cause pain? | Previous spine injuries? |
| Does the back pain keep you awake at night? | Has the back pain stopped you from doing anything? | Previous back surgeries? |
| Is the back pain getting worse? | Are there any restriction of activities of daily living? How’s taking shoes and socks on and off etc? |
Childhood spine problems? |
Past medical history:
- Medical conditions
- Medications
- Surgeries, hospitalisations and procedures
- Allergies
- Family history
- Systems review (how’s everything else)
What will our chiropractors then do?
Examination of the spine
- Observe the way your back is designed/the shape
- Check for tenderness of structures
- Observe how your back moves (range of motion)
- Conduct special orthopaedic tests
- Conduct a neurological evaluation (musculoskeletal)
- Conduct functional assessments where necessary
- Review any scans or tests (x-rays etc)
Treatment of the spine
- Posture correction
- Manipulations
- Joint therapy
- Muscle therapy
- Range of motion exercises
- Rehabilitation exercises
- Taping
- Repeated movement strategies
- Functional retraining
- Reassurance
- Education on self help
- Sitting, standing and occupational advice
- Exercising and gym training advice
Lifestyle advice
- Weight loss advice
- Nutrition advice
- Exercise advice
- Occupations advice
- Residence advice – stair aids etc
- Activity modification
The bottom line with our chiropractic approach to neck and back pain
At Sydney Spine & Sports Centre (S3C), we pursue excellence in chiropractic for neck and back pain. Our Balmain and Rozelle chiropractors offer a comprehensive model of care that is:
- Patient focused
- Patient centred
- Evidence-based
- Open and honest
- Compassionate and caring
