Back PAin treatment Program Boronia
Are you a back pain sufferer that has tried everything to fix it? Maybe you’ve tried physiotherapy, massage or surgery but the pain keeps coming back and there is never really any resolution or plan.
Back pain can be devastating for so many reasons & at Liftd Health & Performance we understand this. We empathize with back pain sufferers because of the many treatments available out that do nothing to address the root cause of their back pain.
What many therapists fail to understand is the connection that your back pain has to your previous injuries and also to your nervous system.
Does your back pain stop you from enjoying life to the fullest?
12 week back pain treatment program in Boronia
✓ Twelve 45 minute in person rehab chiropractic sessions
✓ Gym based back pain 12 week rehab program
✓ Lifestyle advice with work & home
✓ Rehab ‘How to’ exercise videos with full explanation
✓ Breathwork for back pain
✓ Goal setting for your individualised back rehab program
What causes back pain?
Back pain can be grouped into 2 categories. Specific and non-specific. Specific back pain has a specific cause for example a disc injury or a fall. Non-specific back pain does not have a specific cause & majority of back pain presentations are non-specific.
There is usually no one single cause of back pain but a multitude of factors for why it occurs. This includes physical factors, social factors and biological factors. Some back pain can be more physical in nature, others can be more biological.
How does back pain happen?
Back pain can happen a million and one different ways. Back pain is complex and not as straight forward as some health professionals make it out to be. There are many factors that can influence one to experience back pain.
We call this the biopsychosocial relationship. These may be physical factors like someone’s occupation or gym exercises as well as social factors like relationship stress or death of a loved one. Biological factors like a family history of arthritis or scoliosis can also influence a persons back pain experience.
How do I know if I have a serious back Injury?
We must clear up a few misconceptions of what a serious back injury is not. It does not always include pulling your back out at work or feeling occasionally stiff & sore back after the gym. There are tell tail signs that a back injury is serious.
These included but are not limited to nerve pain (pins & needles or numbness) down the leg or in the foot, pain especially at night, increased weight loss, being over the age 55, bladder & bowel dysfunction, numbness or loss of sensation in groin area.
It is always recommended to seek a professional opinion preferably a musculoskeletal practitioner such as a chiropractor, physiotherapist or osteopath.
An MRI is ideal for confirming soft tissue injuries i.e. nerve injuries or disc injuries . X-ray imaging is best for determining bony abnormalities such as scoliosis or fracture.
How do I heal my back pain?
Back pain is complex & it takes a tailored & thoughtful approach to make significant improvements. Massage, dry needling and adjustments alone are not enough to heal or fix back pain.
If you’ve undergone surgery or considering surgery for back pain, just know that long term outcomes are not favourable. (1)
There was no difference after a four year follow for chronic back pain sufferers who underwent surgery vs those who took the conservative route. (1)
Are you ready to leave back pain behind?
At Liftd our goal is to get you back to meaningful activities without your back pain getting in the way. Whether that’s lifting weights at the gym, playing with your kids, running or being able to work a whole day without pain. Liftd has got your back both figuratively & literally.
Our proven 10 step back pain treatment & rehabilitation plan in Boronia
Hearing your full story about your back pain.
Physical assessment of your back strength, leg & foot.
Perform relevant orthopaedic & neuro tests.
We will make sure to set meaningful rehab goals or milestones on our rehab ladder.
Targeted hands on care to reduce pain, swelling & inflammation.
Improve range of motion & movement with targeted hands on care.
Build strength & resilience in the back with gym based exercises.
Ensure our patients are improving coordination, strength and our backs resilience to pain.
Sport specific activities in the rehab plan which may include jumping, running or gym exercise technique.
Prevent future back pain injuries with lifestyle advice & maintenance sessions.
References
Brox, J. I., Nygaard, Ø. P., Holm, I., Keller, A., Ingebrigtsen, T., & Reikerås, O. (2010). Four-year follow-up of surgical versus non-surgical therapy for chronic low back pain. Annals of the rheumatic diseases, 69(9), 1643–1648. https://doi.org/10.1136/ard.2009.108902