Back Pain

Understanding Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit us at Banora Chiropractic. Whether it is a dull ache in the lumbar spine that has been building over months, a sharp lower back pain that hit you out of nowhere, upper back stiffness that makes it hard to breathe deeply, or lumbar pain that worsens when bending or sitting — we understand how much it can affect your daily life. Around 4 million Australians live with back pain at any given time. Our chiropractors will assess your spine thoroughly, identify what is contributing to your pain, and work with you on a clear plan to help you feel better.

Common symptoms

• Dull, aching pain in the lower back or lumbar spine
• Sharp or shooting lower back pain that may radiate into the hips or legs
• Lumbar pain that worsens with sitting, standing, bending, or lifting
• Upper back pain and stiffness between the shoulder blades
• Muscle spasms or tightness around the lumbar spine
• Lower back pain that is worse in the morning and eases with movement
• Difficulty sleeping due to back or lumbar discomfort

How we may help

We start by understanding your pain — when it started, what makes it better or worse, and how it is affecting your life. Whether you have acute lumbar pain from an injury or chronic lower back pain that has been building for years, we will conduct a thorough assessment and explain what we have found. Care may include spinal adjustments to restore lumbar joint mobility, soft tissue work to ease muscle tension, specific lower back pain exercises to do at home, and posture and movement advice to address the contributing factors. Our goal is to address the cause, not just the symptom.