Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal concern. It may develop suddenly following an activity such as lifting, or gradually alongside prolonged sitting, repetitive movement, changes in activity, or other physical demands.
At Pelham Massage Therapy & Osteopathy Clinic in Fonthill, Pelham, osteopathic care is available for individuals experiencing low back discomfort, stiffness, or changes in mobility.
What Can Contribute to Low Back Discomfort?
Low back discomfort can have many possible contributing factors. These may include:
Prolonged sitting
Repetitive bending or lifting
Changes in posture
Muscle tension
Reduced mobility
Previous injuries
Physical activity or changes in activity level
Hip or pelvic mobility
Everyday physical demands
The lower back does not move independently from the rest of the body. Movement of the hips, pelvis, spine, and surrounding tissues can all influence how the lower back moves during everyday activities.
How Is Low Back Pain Considered in Osteopathy?
Osteopathy uses hands-on assessment and treatment to examine mobility and function within the musculoskeletal system.
During an assessment, an osteopathic manual practitioner may look at movement through the lower back as well as related areas such as the hips, pelvis, and surrounding tissues. Treatment is based on the individual's assessment findings, health history, and presenting concerns.
Lower Back Mobility
The practitioner may assess how the lumbar spine moves and whether certain movements feel limited, stiff, or uncomfortable.
Muscles and Surrounding Tissues
Muscles and connective tissues surrounding the lower back, hips, and pelvis may also be assessed as part of the appointment.
Hip and Pelvic Movement
Because movement through the hips, pelvis, and lower back is interconnected, these areas may be included in an osteopathic assessment when appropriate.
Overall Movement
The practitioner may also observe how different areas of the body move together during activities such as bending, standing, or changing position.
Why Do People Seek Osteopathic Care for Low Back Concerns?
People may choose to see an osteopathic manual practitioner for concerns such as:
General low back discomfort
Stiffness or tightness
Changes in mobility
Discomfort associated with prolonged sitting
Musculoskeletal discomfort following physical activity
Posture-related concerns
Pregnancy-related musculoskeletal discomfort
Sports- or activity-related back concerns
Because each person's health history and presentation are different, assessment and treatment are individualized.
What to Expect During an Osteopathic Appointment
An osteopathic appointment begins with a health history and assessment. Your practitioner may assess posture, movement, mobility, and areas of restriction or tension relevant to your concern.
Treatment may include a variety of hands-on osteopathic techniques selected according to the assessment findings and your individual needs.
If you are experiencing persistent, severe, unexplained, or worsening back pain, or symptoms such as numbness, weakness, changes in bladder or bowel control, fever, or pain following significant trauma, medical assessment may be appropriate before or alongside manual therapy.
Osteopathy in Fonthill and Pelham
Pelham Massage Therapy & Osteopathy Clinic is located in Fonthill and serves individuals from Pelham and surrounding Niagara communities, including Welland, St. Catharines, Thorold, Niagara Falls, Port Colborne, and Niagara-on-the-Lake.
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