Do You Need Spinal Surgery? What Actually Makes It the Right Call
Surgery decisions turn on progressive loss of function, not pain or how bad your scan looks. A Victoria Park chiropractor on what genuinely makes surgery the right call, and the questions worth asking your surgeon.
Chronic low back pain: why it persists, and what actually changes it
Back pain that has lasted beyond three months is usually driven by more than the original injury. Victoria Park chiropractor Dr Alex Freeman explains what keeps chronic low back pain going, what a proper assessment looks for, and how to tell whether care is working.
Disc bulge, protrusion, stenosis: what your MRI report actually means
Disc bulge, protrusion, stenosis: MRI reports are written for doctors, not patients. Dr Alex Freeman translates the common terms into plain English, explains why many of these findings show up in people with no pain at all, and what determines whether they matter for you.
What causes sciatica? A chiropractor's guide to causes, symptoms and red flags
What causes sciatica? Usually a disc, narrowing where the nerve exits the spine, joint irritation or deep buttock tension, and working out which one is the whole job. Dr Alex Freeman explains the common causes, the red flags that need urgent care, and when to get it assessed in Victoria Park.
Is It Safe to Crack Your Own Back?
Cracking your own back now and then is unlikely to cause serious harm, but it rarely lasts. Dr Joel Maylor explains what the pop actually is, when frequent self-cracking is worth getting checked, and safer ways to ease back stiffness.
What Causes Lower Back Pain? A Chiropractor’s Guide
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons Australians seek healthcare. Freeman Chiropractic in Victoria Park explains the common causes and when chiropractic care may help.