Back & Neck Pain

Primarily, most people who seek our help at ONE HEALTH have back and neck pain. Statistics suggest that regardless of age or gender, 80% of the population will suffer from back pain at some time in their life. Studies show that osteopathic treatment may reduce back pain, increase mobility and speed the recovery process

We at ONE HEATH will work with you to:

reduce muscular tension, inflammation and nerve irritation
improve joint mobility
reduce the duration of low back pain episodes
offer advice on posture, exercises and stretching
help prevent future episodes.

Osteopaths can be visited without a referral from a GP and are trained to know the difference between uncomplicated back pain and back pain requiring referral to specialist care. In some cases there may be a more serious cause for low back pain such as disc injury, fracture, tumour and infection, which requires ongoing specialist support.

Some common causes of back pain include:

extensive sitting or standing
heavy lifting
injury
pregnancy
constipation, irritable bowel and endometriosis
menstrual pain
insufficient flexibility
muscle weakness
dysfunction in the thorax, lower limbs and pelvis.

There are several more serious causes of low back pain such as disc injury, fracture, tumour and infection. Osteopaths, as primary health care practitioners, are trained to differentiate between uncomplicated back pain and back pain requiring referral to specialist care.

At ONE HEALTH in Port Macquarie, we will help you develop the most effective course of action to manage your back pain, including:

reduce muscular tension, inflammation & nerve irritation
improve joint mobility
improve blood supply and drainage to and from the spine and pelvis
reduce the duration of low back pain episodes
help prevent future episodes
offer advice on posture, exercises and stretching
provide advice on improving your ergonomic environment
provide guidance on diet, hydration and exercise
communicate and plan treatment with your GP & insurer
refer you for radiological assessment if required.

Top tips for back care:

seek Osteopathy or Physiotherapy advice - Prevention is better than cure!
keep mobile & exercise daily (under guidance from us at ONE HEALTH)
during repetitive tasks or heavy labour, make sure to vary your rhythm, take regular breaks, and have a stretch
keep well hydrated to keep your spine more mobile
eat sufficient protein to help repair tissue
be careful when lifting
ensure you have a supportive mattress
make sure your children do not carry a heavy bag on one shoulder or spend too much time in front of a PC or TV.