Experience a non-invasive way of lower back pain treatment Melbourne residents have trusted for many years now. Non Surgical Spinal Care. We’re the spinal care clinic of choice for people who have recurring problems with their backs, causing them discomfort and even pain. We don’t do injections and all those invasive things that would make one wince by just thinking about it. What we do is a non-surgical, drug-free treatment known as spinal decompression.

Spinal decompression works wonders for many lower back pains caused by herniated discs, sciatica, pinched nerves, or spinal stenosis. In spinal decompression, the spine is gently stretched to take the pressure away from the spinal disks. The spinal disks are gel-like cushions in between the bones of the spine. When these disks bulge due to pressure, you feel pain. Spinal decompression helps these disks retract, relieving the nerves that are continually pressed. This allows the movement of water, oxygen, and other nutrients into to the disks, letting them heal in the process.

Causes of Lower Back Pain

Here are some of the causes of lower back pain and what they are:

• Herniated discs. These are also known as slipped discs. The lower back is commonly affected.
• Sciatica. This affects the sciatic nerve which is a large never stretching from the lower back down the back of both legs.
• Spinal stenosis. This is the narrowing of the spaces in the spine, creating pressure on the spinal cord and the spinal nerves.
• Back sprains/strains. Sprain is the stretching or tearing of a ligament; strain is an injury to a muscle or a tendon. These are common in the lower back as it supports the upper body. It is also involved in mobility—moving, twisting, and bending.
• Traumatic injury. It’s also called traumatic low back pain brought about by cumulative trauma or an accident.
• Thoracic or lumbar fracture. This causes moderate to severe back pain that gets worse when moving.
• Scoliosis. People who have scoliosis mention that lower back pain is a major thing for them. Scoliosis impacts the ligaments in the spine, causing lower back pain.
• Osteoarthritis. When osteoarthritis affects the spine, it impacts the lower back through wear and tear, and of course, ageing. You feel the pain more when you bend or twist.

When to See a Specialist

While lower back pain is common, there are instances when it can become troublesome, such as the following: the back pain is persistent or is getting worse every time; you feel numbness or weakness or a tingling sensation; or if there are changes in your bladder or bowel function. You will need to see a specialist or seek medical help to have your lower back pain diagnosed.

Once you get a diagnosis, you will be given options to treat your lower back pain. It can be non-surgical or, in severe cases, surgery might be needed. At Non Surgical Spinal Care, we carefully evaluate your condition before having you go through the spinal decompression treatment. Our resident assessing doctor will perform an initial assessment to determine if you’re a good candidate for the lower back pain treatment in Melbourne. Once confirmed, a personalised plan is developed for your spinal decompression treatment.

For more information, book an appointment today!