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.
Your Trusted Chiropractors
Dr Alex Freeman
Hands-on chiropractic care tailored to back pain, movement restriction and everyday function.
Dr Joel Maylor
Movement-focused approach designed to support mobility, strength, and spinal function.
Your Back Pain Questions, Answered
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Back pain is a common condition that can range from mild discomfort to more significant pain that interferes with daily activities. It may occur anywhere along the spine, from the neck (cervical spine) through to the lower back (lumbar spine).
It can be associated with muscle strain, joint dysfunction, nerve irritation, or age-related changes in spinal structures. Contributing factors may include poor posture, prolonged sitting, repetitive lifting, or general wear and tear over time.
Back pain is often influenced by a combination of stiffness, reduced mobility, and mechanical stress affecting the spine and surrounding tissues.
Back pain can present in different ways depending on which areas are under strain or not moving well.
Lower back pain
Often associated with prolonged sitting, lifting, hip stiffness, or irritation in the lumbar spine.Mid-back or upper back tension
Common in desk-based work, particularly when the mid-back becomes stiff and loses normal movement and rotation.Stiffness or reduced mobility
Some people experience tightness or restriction rather than sharp pain, often described as difficulty moving freely.Radiating or nerve-related symptoms
Pain, tingling, or altered sensation travelling into the arms or legs may indicate nerve irritation or sensitivity. -
Chiropractic care focuses on how the spine and joints are moving, and how that movement affects overall function and load through the body.
At Freeman Chiropractic, care is tailored to what we find on examination and may include:
Manual chiropractic adjustments (Diversified, Gonstead, and Syntropy-style techniques)
Soft tissue work to reduce muscular guarding and tension
Assessment of posture and movement patterns
Advice around work setup, daily habits, and load management
Simple strengthening or mobility strategies where appropriate
Rather than treating only the painful area, the goal is to improve how different parts of the spine and body are working together so the system is under less strain overall.
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Your first consultation is focused on understanding the full picture, not just the back pain symptom.
It typically includes:
A detailed discussion about your pain and history
Movement and postural assessment
Spinal Testing
Discussion of contributing factors based on your presentation
Referral for bulk billed imaging if clinically indicated
From there, a care plan is built around what your body actually needs — not a one-size-fits-all approach.