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Common conditions

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Low Back Pain

Most cases of low back pain are caused by inflammation and irritation of the joints, muscles, ligaments, or nerves of the spine. Your chiropractor will assess your joints, ligaments, muscles, and nervous system to identify the source of your pain. Gentle chiropractic techniques are used to reduce inflammation, restore movement, and relieve symptoms.

1. Spinal Joints (Facet) Pain

Low back pain is most commonly related to irritation and inflammation of the spinal (facet) joints. These joints contain sensitive nerve endings that can become painful when inflamed or restricted.

2. Pelvic (Sacroiliac) Joint Pain

The pelvis contains two sacroiliac joints at the back, which have a high concentration of nerve endings. These joints can become irritated by repetitive or one-sided activities, leading to pain that is often aggravated by sitting, standing, bending, or working in awkward positions.

3. Ligament Sprains and Muscle Strains

Injuries to ligaments and muscles can occur when joints are moved too quickly, excessively loaded, or when the body is stiff and deconditioned. These injuries are often accompanied by muscle spasm, which acts as a protective response to prevent further damage

4. Disc & Nerve Root Pain

Low back pain may also be caused by irritation or compression of a nerve root, often due to disc herniation. When disc material leaks (commonly described as “jam in a doughnut”), inflammation can occur.

Neck disc issues may cause pain radiating into one or both arms, while low back disc issues may cause pain radiating into one or both legs.

Your chiropractor is trained to assess these conditions using orthopaedic and chiropractic tests. If symptoms are complex or persistent, referral for X-ray or MRI imaging may be recommended to ensure optimal management.

Neck Pain

Neck pain can arise from poor posture or ergonomics, such as prolonged forward head posture at a desk, while driving, or during mobile device use. Sleep posture, whiplash injuries, and traumatic events may also contribute.

Common symptoms include:

  • Pain radiating from the neck into the head (sharp or dull)

  • Localised neck pain and stiffness

  • Headaches originating from the neck

  • Pain spreading to the shoulders

  • Pain, numbness, tingling, or burning sensations down one or both arms

Gentle chiropractic techniques are used to reduce inflammation, restore movement, and relieve symptoms.

Headaches

Research has shown that chiropractic care can help manage migraine, tension-type, and cervicogenic headaches. Treatment aims to reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of headaches, and in many cases, symptoms resolve completely.

With appropriate posture, ergonomics, lifestyle advice, and chiropractic care, headaches can often be effectively controlled or eliminated.

Migraine Headache

Migraines are commonly one-sided and may be preceded by visual disturbances (aura). Nausea and sensitivity to light or sound may also be present.

Cervicogenic Headaches

These headaches originate from the upper cervical spine, particularly the top three neck joints. Pain is usually felt at the base of the skull and may travel to the sides or top of the head.

Gentle chiropractic techniques are used to reduce inflammation, restore movement, and relieve symptoms.

Shoulder Complaint / Rotator Cuff Tendonitis

This is a common condition caused by repetitive overhead movements, excessive loading, or trauma. Tendons attach muscle to bone, and repetitive strain can cause micro-tears, leading to inflammation and pain. Or the tendon can degenerate and weaken causing pain.

Gentle chiropractic techniques are used to reduce inflammation, restore movement, and relieve symptoms.

If symptoms do not improve with conservative care, imaging such as X-ray (to rule out bony spurs) or ultrasound (to assess tendon integrity) may be required. Your chiropractor will determine if imaging is necessary.

Tennis & Golfers Elbow

These conditions refer to tendon inflammation where the tendon attaches to bone.

  • Tennis elbow: outer elbow pain

  • Golfer’s elbow: inner elbow pain

They are most commonly caused by repetitive strain and overuse.

Gentle chiropractic techniques are used to reduce inflammation, restore movement, and relieve symptoms.

Hip Pain

Hip joint pain in most case is a result of osteoarthritis (general wear and tear). There could be other causes for hip pain. Your chiropractor would carry out a history and joint tests (orthopaedic tests) to establish the cause of your pain. X-rays may be required to assess the quality of the hip joint so you case can be managed in the best way.

Knee Pain

The knee is a complex joint with ligaments, cartilage, menisci (shock absorbers), muscles, and tendons working together to provide movement and stability. Because the knee is a free floating joint between the hip and foot, it is more vulnerable to stress and injury.

Common causes include:

  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: poor kneecap tracking due to alignment or muscle imbalance

  • Osteoarthritis: commonly affecting the inner portion of the knee

  • Ligament sprains: often due to falls or twisting injuries

  • Meniscal injuries: more common with traumatic or sports-related events

Your chiropractor will assess the knee using orthopaedic tests to identify the pain source.

Gentle chiropractic techniques are used to reduce inflammation, restore movement, and relieve symptoms.

Ankle Sprains

Ankle sprains typically affect the inner or outer ligaments and most often occur due to twisting injuries, falls, or sports activities.

Gentle chiropractic techniques are used to reduce inflammation, restore movement, and relieve symptoms.

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the connective tissue on the sole of the foot. Pain is usually felt at the heel or mid-arch and is often caused by repetitive activity, poor footwear, or fallen arches.

Gentle chiropractic techniques are used to reduce inflammation, restore movement, and relieve symptoms.

Muscle Pain

Muscle pain may result from overuse, overstretching, repetitive activity, or sudden excessive loading. Muscles can become tight, sore, or inflamed, and in some cases, muscle spasm may be a protective response to an underlying joint, nerve, ligament, or disc problem. Your chiropractor will assess whether muscle pain is the primary issue or a symptom of a deeper condition.

Gentle chiropractic techniques are used to reduce inflammation, restore movement, and relieve symptoms.

Sports Injuries

Chiropractic care can be highly effective in the treatment and recovery of sports injuries. A full-body biomechanical assessment helps identify movement dysfunctions and weak points.

Through hands-on treatment, corrective exercises, and functional movement screening, chiropractic care aims to improve performance, reduce injury risk, and help you move efficiently and pain-free.

Gentle chiropractic techniques are used to reduce inflammation, restore movement, and relieve symptoms.