What We Treat
Bodyworx Osteopathy treatments
Low Back Pain
Most of us will suffer an episode of low back pain
This may be mildly uncomfortable through to severely painful and debilitating. Some back pain is caused by more serious disease but most is caused by dysfunction of the muscles, ligaments and joints of the spine and body.
Osteopaths are primary healthcare providers, they are trained to differentiate between uncomplicated back pain and other conditions requiring medical care or further investigation such as x-ray.
What triggers it?
Low back pain can be triggered by poor posture, especially sitting, injury to the back or related areas such as the shoulders, hips, knees or ankle, muscle strain, ligament strain, digestive dysfunction, hormone imbalance, headache or head injury. Osteopaths look at the body as a unit and will assess low back pain using a holistic approach.
Our technique
Osteopathic technique is hands on. The aim is to improve joint mobility by reducing muscle tension, inflammation and nerve irritation. We will work with you to reduce the duration of low back pain episodes, help prevent future episodes and provide guidance on exercise, management, posture and rehabilitation.
We are happy to work with other healthcare professionals to provide you with an appropriate plan for your recovery and rehabilitation.
Frequently asked questions
What are common signs of a low back strain?
An aching back, backside or legs. Pain will increase with activity, prolonged sitting or standing. Muscle pain increases after activity.
What symptoms are important and need to be checked by a professional?
Pain at night that wakes you, unexplained sudden weight loss, pain after trauma and/or pain into you legs or groin. Also pain that is unresponsive to NSAIDs or rest.
What can an osteopath do to help you?
We will take a complete history and perform a physical examination, looking at your muscle and joint function. We will look for indicators of more serious conditions and organise any additional tests you may require. Once we have a complete picture we can discuss our findings with you and what they mean. Then we can make a treatment plan and get you going again.
Treatment costs
| Treatment Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard treatment | $95.00 |
| ACC treatment | $63.00 |
| Infants and children 12 years and under | $80.00 |
ACC compensation
If you have an accident and you would like osteopathic treatment, you can come directly to the osteopathic clinic. You don’t need a doctors referral before coming to see us for treatment.
ACC helps by paying for part of the cost of each osteopathic treatment, which means you only have to pay $63 (normal price $95) for your subsidized treatment.
Please discuss with your Osteopath whether you are eligible for ACC.
Cancellation Policy
We require adequate notice if you wish to change or cancel your appointment.
If less then 4 hours notice is given and we are unable to fill the appointment a 100% cancellation fee will be incurred.
No shows will be charged at full price.
Request an appointment or call our friendly team on 09 638 7831 to discuss
Contact Bodyworx Healthcare
Phone 09 638 7831
Fax 09 638 7170