Lower Back Pain Treatment at Tawa Chiropractic

Eight out of ten adults experience back pain at some point in their lives. One option for people who are seeking back pain relief is to seek the help of a chiropractor. Chiropractors are specially trained health professionals that believe the alignment of the spine is related to the overall health and wellbeing of the individual.

Studies have shown that chiropractic care may be able to provide pain management for people experiencing back pain.

Contributors that can lead to back pain include:

• old injuries that were never properly treated by a chiropractor or osteopath and never resolved properly.
• an old injury to the spine that did heal but left some tight scar tissue can cause back pain (and neck pain).
• damage to supporting muscles caused by pregnancy and child birth leaving the back with improper support.
• excessive sitting at a desk for more than 30 hours a week can lead to back pain through weakening of postural muscles and compression of the spinal bones.
• poor technique in sports and exercise activities can put unnatural strain on the spinal bones and cause back pain (and other pains too).
• awkward lifestyle requirements. A great example would be the classic ‘supporting child on your hip while doing things around house’ on a daily basis.

Research shows that patients who saw a Chiropractor as their initial point of call for lower back pain, had a 90% decreased odds of both early and long-term medication use.

Research shows that patients who saw a chiropractor as their initial point of call for lower back pain, had 90% decreased odds of both early and long-term pain medication use . In fact, it is now recommended by the New Zealander College of Physicians that patients with chronic low back pain, should initially select non-pharmacologic treatment, including chiropractic adjustments.

If you are struggling with lower back pain and would like to see if Chiropractic care may help, book in for a consultation with Dr Matt today. In the first visit called a new patient consultation, Dr Matt does a through history, examination and if appropriate an adjustment. In the second visit he assess what he found in this consultation and gives you a report with his suggestions of care to get out of pain. In the third visit, Dr Matt gives you stretch’s relevant to your current health situation to help with your recovery and health goals.

Lower Back Pain Treatment Tawa, Wellington also serving Porirua | (021) 0852 7883

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