Back pain sufferers are often advised to exercise and keep moving. But how do you know what is the most suitable form of exercise for your particular problem? Should you jog, swim or do Pilates? Are certain stretches useful, relevant or likely to cause more pain?
Osteopathy is a method of treatment which assesses the body’s muscle and skeletal system as a whole. The spine, muscles and joints are looked at from a postural, mechanical and structural standpoint. That is to say, how your body functions as a whole and how it responds to movement.
Usually, by the time people go to see an Osteopath they are already in pain, which is the body’s natural alarm bell to say that all is not well.
The aches and pain experienced are often a sign that muscles are pulling the body out of proper or comfortable alignment. Certain areas become tight and stiff while others may have weakened. This will put strain on the spine and joints. Over time, it can lead to inflammation and even wear and tear, which then maintains the aches.
An assessment can be very beneficial if you have been suffering from back or joint pain for a while, have recently had a baby or are about to take up or change an exercise regime.
As a consequence of the assessment, your Osteopath will not only be able to treat the current discomfort/pain through gentle manipulative treatment, but also be in a position to note how your body will respond to exercise. That is, which areas may need stretching or strengthening, and which form of exercise may be the most suitable to cause your body least strain and most gain.
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction Symptoms
Typical cases of sacroiliac pain behave similarly to many other lower back pain and sciatica conditions. Pain in the back, buttocks and legs is common. Tingling, numbness,
sciatica
and weakness in the back, buttocks and legs are also combination neurological symptoms experienced by the majority of patients. Pain can be irritated with activity, getting up from sitting, changing position and many other factors.
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction Diagnosis
David as your Osteopath is qualified and experienced in the diagnosis of this physical problem, which unfortunately occurs regularly effecting many of the other lower back tissues.
Everyone has a different body, different routine and slightly different cause of back pain.
Healthy fitness is about optimising your body’s ability and potential without causing excessive stress or strain. Everyone will have different needs and a different level of ability.
An Osteopathic assessment with David and he will be able to point you in the right direction.
Spinal manipulation is effective for low back pain (BEAM trial, 2004)
Government guidelines recommend osteopathy for persistent low back pain (NICE, 2009)
Osteopathy is possibly effective for infantile colic (Hayden 2006)