Blackwood Chiropractic Centre offers expert services to help manage and alleviate back pain.
Our treatments are safe, effective, gentle and corrective.
Blackwood Chiropractic Centre can address various types of back pain, which often fall into distinct categories based on the underlying cause and symptoms. Here’s a breakdown:
Back pain can manifest in various forms and have different causes. Here are some common types of back pain:
1. Mechanical Back Pain
Pain caused by strain or dysfunction in the spine's muscles, ligaments, or joints.
Symptoms: Localized pain that may worsen with movement or certain positions.
2. Disc-Related Back Pain
Herniated Disc: A disc protrudes and irritates nearby nerves. Degenerative Disc Disease: Discs lose their cushioning ability over time.
Symptoms: Radiating pain, numbness, or tingling, often in the lower back or legs (sciatica)..
3. Sciatica
Pain along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the hips and down the legs.
Symptoms: harp, shooting pain, numbness, or tingling in one leg.
4. Postural Back Pain
Caused by poor posture over time (e.g., desk work, slouching).
Symptoms: Dull, achy pain often in the mid or lower back.
5. Muscle Strain or Sprain
Overstretching or tearing of muscles and ligaments in the back.
Symptoms: Localized pain, stiffness, and sometimes swelling.
6. Osteoarthritis (Spinal Arthritis)
Degeneration of cartilage in spinal joints.
Symptoms: Chronic pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
7. Inflammatory Conditions
Ankylosing spondylitis or rheumatoid arthritis affecting the spine.
Symptoms: Persistent pain and stiffness, often worse in the morning.
8. Spinal Stenosis
Narrowing of the spinal canal, putting pressure on nerves.
Symptoms: Pain, numbness, or weakness, often in the lower back and legs.
9. Scoliosis-Related Pain
Pain due to abnormal curvature of the spine.
Symptoms: Uneven posture and localized back discomfort.
10. Vertebral Fractures
Often caused by trauma or conditions like osteoporosis.
Symptoms: Sudden, sharp pain, typically in the middle or lower back.
11. Referred Pain
Pain originating from other areas, like the hips or abdomen, but felt in the back.
Symptoms: Vary depending on the source of the issue.
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Blackwood Chiropractic Centre offers expert services to help manage and alleviate neck pain.
Our treatments typically include a combination of:
Chiropractic Adjustments
Realigning the spine and back to reduce tension and improve mobility.
Postural Assessments
Identifying and addressing posture issues that contribute to back pain.
Soft Tissue Therapy
Relieving muscle tightness around the back and shoulders.
Personalised Exercise Plans
Strengthening the lower and upper back to prevent recurrence.
Lifestyle Advice
Recommendations to improve ergonomics, sleeping positions, and daily activities that may impact back health.
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Blackwood Chiropractic Centre offers expert services to help manage and alleviate back pain. Call 08 8370 2755 or click to book online.
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Blackwood Chiropractic Centre has been improving the health of the local community since 2002.