Area of Pain: Lower Back
Onset: within the last three days, gradually.
Probably best to give me a ring for this one.
It may be that there is something in your routine that has changed recently (change in office, looking after someone, increased or decreased exercise, etc)
It may be that you've strained something without noticing, maybe by lifting something in a funny position and it is now a bit held or a bit stuck and your muscles are having to work in a funny way.
Osteopathy can certainly help for these cases.
During the case history, we talk about your routine, the exercises you do, your place of work (for example your commute and your desk setup, if applicable) and if you have any dependents. Osteopathy looks at what your aims are, and what is needed to allow you to reach these aims. Some people want to run marathons, some want to play a game of footie with their kids, some want to go to the theatre without having to worry about the seats being uncomfortable. Whatever your aim is, we'll talk about what you can do to achieve this.
Worst case scenario: With a gradual onset of lower back pain, that is getting gradually worse, with no apparent reason for onset, some of the worst case scenarios are that there is something growing in your back or there is an infection in the tissues. You would then need to be referred to another specialist. Again, a quick chat over the phone and a few more detailed questions will allow me or any osteopath to point you in the right direction.
Onset: within the last three days, gradually.
Probably best to give me a ring for this one.
It may be that there is something in your routine that has changed recently (change in office, looking after someone, increased or decreased exercise, etc)
It may be that you've strained something without noticing, maybe by lifting something in a funny position and it is now a bit held or a bit stuck and your muscles are having to work in a funny way.
Osteopathy can certainly help for these cases.
During the case history, we talk about your routine, the exercises you do, your place of work (for example your commute and your desk setup, if applicable) and if you have any dependents. Osteopathy looks at what your aims are, and what is needed to allow you to reach these aims. Some people want to run marathons, some want to play a game of footie with their kids, some want to go to the theatre without having to worry about the seats being uncomfortable. Whatever your aim is, we'll talk about what you can do to achieve this.
Worst case scenario: With a gradual onset of lower back pain, that is getting gradually worse, with no apparent reason for onset, some of the worst case scenarios are that there is something growing in your back or there is an infection in the tissues. You would then need to be referred to another specialist. Again, a quick chat over the phone and a few more detailed questions will allow me or any osteopath to point you in the right direction.