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Low Back Pain | Valued Health Osteopathy

Osteopath Bentleigh | Osteopath Bentleigh East

3/658 Centre Rd, Bentleigh East, 3165

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Treatment & Management of Low Back Pain

“Worldwide, low back pain causes more disability than any other condition”.¹

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence defines low back pain as soreness or stiffness in the back, between the bottom of your rib cage and the top of your legs.¹

Other symptoms that may accompany low back pain include sciatica. Sciatica is a word that is used to describe leg pain that is secondary to a nerve (nerve root or spinal nerve) being effected.¹

Episodes of back pain usually have improvements in pain and disability within a few weeks to a few months with primary care management.  The need for investigations or referral to specialist services will be considered if the result is likely to change management.¹

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Managing modifiable risk factors for low back pain can reduce the risk of developing a chronic condition. These risk factors include:

Insufficient physical activity

Smoking

Overweight/obesity

Occupational hazards

Joint trauma and injuries.²

 Non-pharmacological interventions include self-management (education and advice), exercise, and manual therapy.¹

People’s specific needs, preferences and capabilities should be taken into account with the application of these therapies.¹

Are you experiencing low back pain? We may be able to help. Speak to one of our Osteopaths at Valued Health Osteopathy in Bentleigh East about your treatment and rehabilitation options. Call or book online today.

(03) 9570 9061

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All our Osteopaths at Valued Health Osteopathy are university trained allied health professionals who have completed a minimum of five years of university training in anatomy, physiology, pathology, general medical diagnosis and osteopathic techniques. It is also a requirement that all our Osteopaths at Valued Health Osteopathy are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Osteopathy Australia (OA).

You do not need a referral to see one of our friendly Osteopaths at Valued Health Osteopathy. We have a very good relationship with many surrounding doctors, other health practitioners and personal trainers in the local community of Bentleigh East , Bentleigh, Ormond, McKinnon, Oakleigh, Carnegie, Caulfield, Moorabbin, Murrumbeena, Brighton, Clayton and Clarinda.

Valued Health Osteopathy offers Osteopathy, Clinical Pilates, Massage Therapy, Exercise Rehabilitation and Strength & Conditioning. Valued Health Osteopathy is open 6 days a week with early morning and evening appointments. Move better with Osteopathy!

Valued Health Osteopathy is located at 3/658 Centre Road, Bentleigh East, Melbourne, Victoria, 3165.

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Reference:
  1. Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management | Guidance and guidelines | NICE [Internet]. Nice.org.uk. 2016 [cited 23 July 2018]. Available from: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng59
  2. Back problems, Risk factors associated with back problems – Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [Internet]. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. 2017 [cited 23 July 2018]. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/arthritis-other-musculoskeletal-conditions/back-problems/risk-factors-associated-with-back-problems
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About Tom McCormick

Dr. Tom McCormick (Osteopath) is the Director and Principal Osteopath at Valued Health Osteopathy in Bentleigh East. Tom is a qualified Osteopath and Dry needling practitioner and is also a Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach. Tom has also completed further studies in optimal movement patterns with the FMS (Functional Movement Systems).Tom believes it is important to address the immediate issues causing pain, however feels it is equally important to improve his patient’s ongoing movement, tissue quality, muscle activation and muscle strength in order to optimize injury recovery and reduce the chance of re-aggravation. Since Tom graduated as an Osteopath he has had the opportunity to work both in Queensland and Victoria within private practice and has worked closely with sporting teams. Tom has suffered many injuries and complaints over the years due to his heavy interest in sport. From broken bones, torn cartilage, tendon and muscle injuries to even a double hernia repair, this is ultimately what led Tom into the health field. Tom has a hands on approach to healthcare by utilizing a broad range of techniques that are tailored specifically to each patient. Such techniques include mobilization, soft tissue massage, stretching, trigger point therapy, dry needling and exercise rehabilitation. Although Tom enjoys treating athletes, he also thrives on the sense of enjoyment that comes with helping his patients of all ages with many other injuries. Tom also has experience in treating headaches, back and neck pain, hip, knee and ankle injuries and shoulder and elbow pain. Here at Valued Health Osteopathy Tom will use his Osteopathic experience, coupled with his further training to assess, diagnose, rehabilitate and treat in order to get you moving better with less pain. Outside of work Tom loves to travel, watch plenty of sport, exercise and loves a good coffee.