Understanding the Prevalence and Causes of Low Back Pain
Updated: Sep 24
Understanding the Prevalence and Causes of Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain- This condition accounts for 40% of problems
Up to 40% of patients experience discogenic pain.
The problem being over 50% of ASYMPTOMATIC individuals in their 30s have disc problems (bulging, height loss, protrusion, and facet arthropathy)
QUICK ANATOMY- the Intervertebral disc has 3 structures - nucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosis, and cartilaginous vertebral endplates
RISK FACTORS: smoking, hip, and knee osteoarthritis, being overweight, occupations with whole body vibrations, lifting and physical laborers, being male.
We have been helping our community for over 10+ years with their muscle and spinal problems. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic at 03 9467 7889 or book online to see if one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Melton/Strathtulloh could do the same for you!
About the Author
Dr Julian Simpson is an Australian chiropractor with over 15 years of experience in musculoskeletal healthcare and rehabilitation.
He is a Board Member of the Chiropractic Australia Research Foundation and has reviewed and written more than 800 evidence-based health articles focused on spinal health, rehabilitation, sports injuries and conservative care approaches.
His treatment focus includes:
Chiropractic adjustments
Sports chiropractic
Massage therapy
Shockwave therapy
Laser therapy
Non-surgical spinal decompression
Dr Simpson provides patient care through Healthwise Chiropractic, serving communities including Sunbury, Melton, Diggers Rest and surrounding regions.
Written by Dr Julian Simpson —21 Powlett Street Sunbury and 131 Wembley Avenue Strathtulloh (Melton)
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