Sydney Osteopathic Medicine: A Guide To Treating Low Back Pains

Have you been experiencing low back pains lately? Is the pain becoming more frequent than usual? You might be experiencing dysfunctions on some of the mechanical components of your body and your musculoskeletal system. But this could be something unfamiliar to you, so the best thing to do is to talk to an osteopath.

In Sydney, osteopathic medicine is commonly performed by osteopaths to cure low back pains. This treatment is usually performed through several manipulative techniques that help the body heal itself naturally.

Treating low back pains are successfully done by experts. Back pains are normally experienced by anybody, so how do you know if your condition needs medical attention? Here are a few guidelines to follow that would help you get the best treatment for your low back pain:

Watch out for symptoms.

People experience back pains frequently, but not all conditions are the same. There are back pains that can be relieved through massage or pain relievers, but there are back pains that need to be handled only by the experts. Although back pains are rarely caused by illnesses, diseases, or trauma, you should always be on the lookout for symptoms that need the attention of your doctors:

• Numbness in your perineum or “saddle” area
• Unexplained weight loss
• Numbness in your legs
• Fever, high temperature, or chills
• Pain in the kidney area (or at the back under the ribs)
• Changes in bladder habits
• Pains that are not relieved even after changing positions
• Changes in bowel habits
• Numbness in toes, legs, or feet

When you feel one or more of the symptoms mentioned, the next step to do is to look for an osteopathic clinic.

Find the right practitioner.

• Consult a practitioner who has undergone specific training on evaluation and treatment of back pains. There are numerous professionals who treat back pains like medical doctors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, and chiropractors, but not all undergo basic training in spinal manipulation. So for best results, find a practitioner who is updated with the latest treatments and techniques for low back pain.
• Get recommendations from your family and friends. Get feedback from their own practitioners.
• Check your practitioner’s credentials.

After Treatment Tip:

Osteopathy works the same way as a physical therapy. Its success depends on the dedication and cooperation of the patient. So to avoid back pain re-occurrence, you should improve your posture, do more exercises and stretching, and improve your body mechanics to experience continuous relief.

About the author: Kevin Carter is a healthcare provider and an online blogger, who provides helpful information about health and fitness.