BACK PAIN TREATMENT IN VICTORIA PARK

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit our clinic in Victoria Park. However, in many cases it is not simply the result of a single injury or a “sore back muscle”.

More often, it develops gradually over time. The way you sit, move, train, recover from previous injuries, and how your spine manages daily repetitive loads can all influence how symptoms appear and progress.

At Freeman Chiropractic, we don’t only focus on where the pain is felt. We also assess how the spine and surrounding areas are working together, as this often provides better insight into why the problem has developed.

Why do I have back pain?

In many cases, back pain does not come from one clear incident such as lifting something heavy or sleeping awkwardly. While this can occur, it is often the final trigger of an underlying issue that has developed over time.

Back pain is often caused by muscle or ligament strain, poor posture, prolonged sitting, heavy lifting, or sudden movements. In some cases, disc issues, arthritis, or underlying medical conditions may also contribute.

Common contributing patterns seen in practice include:

• Prolonged sitting with limited spinal movement

• Previous injuries (such as hip, knee, or ankle issues) that alter movement patterns

• Reduced mobility in the mid-back placing extra load on the lower back

• Repetitive work or training without adequate variation or recovery

• Muscle tension related to stress or sustained posture

• General lack of daily movement leading to stiffness

A key point is that the area where pain is felt is not always the source of the problem. The body often adapts to restrictions elsewhere, and over time these compensations may contribute to ongoing strain.

What are the common types of back pain?

Back pain can present in different ways depending on the area of the spine and underlying contributing factors:

Kyphosis
An increased forward curve in the upper spine that may be associated with postural changes, stiffness, and muscular strain.

Upper and Mid Back Pain
Discomfort in the thoracic spine, often linked with posture habits, muscle tension, or reduced joint mobility.

Lower Back Pain
Pain in the lumbar spine, commonly associated with muscle strain, joint irritation, reduced movement, or prolonged sitting.

Radiculopathy
Irritation or compression of spinal nerves that may cause pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness that can radiate into the arms or legs.

Scoliosis
A sideways curvature of the spine that may contribute to postural imbalance and uneven muscle loading

When should I see a chiropractor for back pain?

You don’t need to wait until pain is severe or constant before getting assessed.

• Pain is recurring or not fully resolving

• You’re noticing stiffness that keeps coming back

• Work, sleep, or training is being affected

• Symptoms are gradually getting worse over time

• You feel like your back “keeps tightening up” without a clear reason

Early assessment is often less about treating pain and more about understanding why it keeps happening.

Back pain is rarely an isolated issue. It is often influenced by how different regions of the body are moving together, particularly the hips, pelvis, and mid-back.

At our Victoria Park clinic, the focus is on identifying these movement patterns and addressing areas of restriction or imbalance to help reduce unnecessary stress on the spine and support improved everyday function.

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