Back pain in Ascot Vale and Moonee Ponds
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Back pain is a major health problem in Australia. In fact, 8 out of 10 people may suffer back pain.
Lower back pain is particularly common. It may come from various different parts of the spine, including:
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sacroiliac joints
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facet joints of the lower back
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discs
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degenerative joints
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muscles and ligaments of the lumbar spine.
If you live in Ascot Vale, Moonee Ponds and surrounds, we can help you with this kind of pain.
Symptoms of back pain
The symptoms of back pain may vary from person to person. They may be:
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Sharp and specific to joints
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Tight and restrictive
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Deep aches.
Back pain may come on suddenly or build up over time. Sometimes it may even travel into the legs and feet.
Causes of back pain
There are numerous causes of back pain.
Your chiropractor can perform a thorough history and examination to not only treat the pain but to assess and treat the underlying cause of it.
Three of the most common forms of low back pain are:
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Facet sprains and strains.
Contact us to find out if chiropractic care in Ascot Vale may be of benefit to you. We'd love to help you alleviate your pain!
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