Posts Tagged ‘back pain flare up’

When Should I See a Chiropractor, GP or Specialist for Back Pain?
Good question! Most back pain does not require scans, hospital visits, or specialist care. However, certain red flag symptoms mean you should seek urgent medical attention immediately.

In fact, the majority of uncomplicated back pain responds very well to conservative care such as chiropractic management, movement advice, and structured rehabilitation. The key is knowing the difference.

Let’s break that down clearly.

When is back pain considered serious?

Back pain becomes medically urgent when your chiropractor identifies specific red flag symptoms.However, these situations are

What Should I Avoid With Back Pain? Lifting, Twisting & The Real Risk Factors
Most back pain flare-ups are not caused by heavy lifting — they are caused by poorly positioned, poorly timed or leveraged movements.

What should I avoid with back pain? Come spend some time in our clinic. In the 40+ years of our clinic’s operation less than 2% of the thousands of people who have consulted us have told us their pain was due to a heavy lift. The community “mental tattoo” says heavy lifting is the cause of