What Causes Back Pain?
Back pain rarely has a single cause. At North Road Chiropractic, we use the latest diagnostic technology to identify the root cause of your pain and preform.
- Muscular strain or ligament sprain — often from heavy lifting or sudden movement
- Poor posture — prolonged sitting or standing incorrectly places excess stress on the spine
- Herniated or bulging discs — can compress nearby nerves, causing localised or radiating pain; learn more about herniated disc treatment
- Arthritis or osteoporosis — degenerative conditions that affect spinal integrity
- Skeletal irregularities — structural issues present from birth or developed over time
- Lifestyle factors — physical inactivity, obesity, smoking, and wearing high heels regularly can all contribute
Are You at Risk?
Some factors increase your likelihood of developing back pain, including age, excess weight, physically demanding work, long periods of sitting at work or at home, and certain psychological conditions. The good news is that many of these risk factors are manageable with the right chiropractic care for your back pain and lifestyle adjustments.
Chiropractic Care for Back Pain — How We Can Help
At North Road Chiropractic, we've been helping Oakleigh patients recover from back pain since 1987. With two experienced chiropractors offering both structural and gentle low-force techniques, we tailor every treatment plan to suit your body, age, and condition.
We specialise in chronic and complex cases. As Dr Sam Liveriadis explains: "When traditional medical tests find nothing wrong, improperly functioning nerves from a poorly functioning spine are often the cause. " If you've tried other treatments without success, chiropractic care may provide the lasting relief you've been looking for.
We also treat related conditions, including neck pain and sciatica, all drug-free and surgery-free.