Chronic Back Pain? Help is at Hand. Chiropractic is part of the solution

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Chronic Back
Pain?
Help is at
Hand.

2. Millions are suffering from
chronic back problems.
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What is chronic back pain?
• Back pain that lasts for 3 months or
more.
• Persistent ache anywhere on the back,
usually felt in the lower back.
• May also cause stiffness, soreness
and inflammation.

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Many
suffer from
chronic
back problems.

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What causes chronic back pain?
• It is not always possible to identify cause of
chronic back pain.
• Pain from a direct injury or medical condition
is easier to identify.
• Chronic back problems can be associated
with factors such as physical fitness,
smoking, poor posture and being overweight.

5. Dealing with chronic back pain can be distressing but
don’t suffer in silence.
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• Taking small steps towards better
health and seeking professional
advice can make a big difference
in how you feel.
• It may be helpful to speak to a
healthcare professional and then
focus on self-management in light
of the advice given.

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Chiropractic. Part of the solution.

7. Chiropractors focus on correcting dysfunctions in the spine
and nervous system, without the use of surgery or drugs.
• Chiropractors use a variety of non-
surgical treatments, such as spinal
manipulation therapy (SMT) or
manual therapies.
• SMT has shown positive effects on
back pain. Studies show strong
evidence that SMT is similar in
effect to medical care with exercise
instruction for chronic lower back
pain.
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Chiropractors have
completed a 5 year
university degree
and are
government
regulated.

9. Chiropractors work towards restoring and maintaining
normal spinal function.
• Chiropractors can advise on self-
management of chronic back pain
symptoms through exercise, diet
and lifestyle modification.
• The chiropractor’s goal is to support
your current level of function, pain
relief and minimising disability.
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Take steps to better health.

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For many people, back pain can be prevented or managed
with lifestyle changes.
Stay Active
• Seek advice, start gradually, be
consistent and build capability over
time.
• Staying active helps strengthen your
spine, reduce severity of chronic pain
symptoms and improve overall
health.
• Just walking 30 minutes a day can
help improve health and overall well-
being.

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Love life again.

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Changing habits and improving overall lifestyle can help
prevent chronic back problems.
Lifestyle Changes
• Quit smoking. Smoking reduces blood flow to
the spine and can contribute to spinal disc
degeneration.
• Stretch! Incorporating stretching into your
daily routine can help keep the spine flexible
and mobile.
• Improve your posture. Poor posture increases
pressure on the spine.

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