Most of us will probably suffer from lower back pain at some stage during our lives. Lower back pain can be described as either acute when lasting for up to 3 months, or chronic when the pain persists beyond that time.
Common Symptoms That Require Osteopathy
A common symptom that indicates the need for treatment is severe, aching or stabbing back pain that you may experience after lifting or carrying a heavy object, performing a sudden movement and during or after a sporting activity.
You may also experience a combination of these symptoms:
Constant aching or dull pain
Intense muscles spasm that can be debilitating
Difficulty getting out of bed, moving, and/or walking
Pain when bending forward
Pain from sitting to standing
Some stiffness in the spine
Tenderness when touching some areas of the back
At OsteoLife, we can help you by
Alleviating the causes of your pain
Improving your body range of motion
Releasing muscular tension
Improving circulation
Removing congestion by improving venous and lymphatic drainage
The OsteoLife Approach
We use gentle hands-on manipulation techniques, for the treatment of musculoskeletal problems, which help decrease muscle tension and improve your body’s range of motion, and increase circulation to the tissues which ultimately lead to better recovery.
We also provide advice on appropriate exercises and posture tailored to your needs, to assist you towards a better and/or faster recovery, so you can feel confident and gradually return to your normal activities.
Common Causes of Lower Back Pain
Muscle strain
Overuse
Injury
Poor posture while working on the computer
Sedentary lifestyle
Stress
Anxiety
Being overweight
Lower back pain can also be caused by some specific conditions of the spine
Herniated disk
Degenerative disk disease
Spinal stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Osteoarthritis
Scoliosis
Some less common conditions that may cause lower back pain
Back Pain
Neck Pain
Pregnancy Osteopathy
Cranial Osteopathy
Biodynamic Osteopathy
Tension Headaches