Back Pain

Most people will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain. Acute back pain occurs suddenly, lasting from a few days to several weeks, and becomes chronic if it lasts for more than three months. Pain is only one factor of the complaint however, as people will also have decreased concentration, fatigue, and may be more irritable – not ideal in the workplace environment!

The workplace is the most common place to develop back pain and not just from jobs involving heavy lifting. No matter how ergonomically set up you are at a desk, the fact that you are sitting at a desk all day increases your likelihood of developing back pain. Simply taking  a 30 second break every hour will help immensely. Engaging in some form of physical activity also helps reduce these symptoms.

Back pain has many causes ranging from mild work posture strains to more serious disc injury. Shore Osteopaths are highly trained in diagnosis and treatment and will provide you with the most effective management plan for all causes of back pain. This will include tips on how to decrease the frequency of back pain. If we believe the cause of your back pain is beyond our scope we will refer you to the appropriate specialist.

More information on back pain can be found below:
ACC
Ministry of Health