BACK PAIN TREATMENT IN WHANGAREI
At Whangarei Chiropractic, we understand how debilitating back pain can be and are committed to helping you recover naturally.
Are you experiencing any of the following?
Muscle tension in your shoulder blades
Restricted and painful movement
Difficulty bending forwards or backwards
Pain radiating down your legs
Discomfort when taking deep breaths
Slouched posture
Pain when getting in and out of bed
Muscle spasms
Back pain and sciatica are among the most common complaints we encounter at Whangarei Chiropractic. It's estimated that 70% to 90% of the population will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Such pain can significantly impact daily activities, making routine tasks challenging
Due to the varying nature of back pain, there are many potential differential diagnoses including sciatica (numbness, tingling, and shooting pain), facet syndrome, muscle sprains, joint sprains, disc bulges and many more. It is important that we correctly identify what type of back pain you are experiencing in order to have success with treatment.
Common Causes of Back Pain:
Poor posture/spinal alignment
Inactivity/sedentary lifestyle
Prolonged sitting
Trauma
Repetitive poor movement
Poor lifting technique
Sports injuries
Underlying disease or pathology (rare)
Our Approach to Treating Back Pain and Sciatica:
At Whangarei Chiropractic, led by Dr Mark Bruining, we adopt a holistic approach to spine-related conditions. We focus on the entire neuromusculoskeletal system, encompassing the spine, extremity joints (hips, knees, etc.), muscles, ligaments, tendons, and the nervous system.
The first step in managing and preventing your problem is to ensure an accurate diagnosis. We achieve this through a comprehensive clinical history, thorough physical examination—including neurological, orthopaedic, and musculoskeletal tests—and, if necessary, further diagnostic investigations such as X-rays.
Once we have all the necessary information, we will explain our findings to you clearly and concisely. Based on this information, we will tailor a treatment plan specific to your condition and goals. Our team is dedicated to helping you manage and prevent back pain and sciatica holistically. If at any stage we determine that you need to be referred to another provider, we will ensure you are connected with the appropriate professionals.
Prevention and Education:
To help you achieve results beyond our practice, we will equip you with knowledge on preventing future injuries, provide ergonomic advice, and prescribe specific rehabilitation exercises tailored to you.
For your next appointment with Dr Mark Bruining, book online today.
DR. MARK BRUINING
(Chiropractor)
Dr Mark Bruining is a dedicated chiropractor at Whangarei Chiropractic, helping patients relieve pain and regain mobility. With years of experience in Australia and New Zealand, he treats sciatica, back pain, neck pain, and headaches—helping people return to work, sport, and daily life pain-free.
