Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek chiropractic care. It can develop suddenly after an injury, or gradually over time due to posture, work demands, stress, or previous issues that never fully resolved.
At Dr Matt Breeds Chiropractic in Miranda, we take a thorough, individualised approach to back pain — focusing on understanding the cause of your symptoms and helping you recover safely and efficiently.
Can chiropractic help with back pain?
Chiropractic care can help many types of back pain, particularly when symptoms are related to joint restriction, muscle tension, movement dysfunction, or irritation of surrounding structures.
Rather than simply treating where it hurts, we look at how your spine, muscles, and nervous system are functioning together, and how this may be contributing to your pain.
If chiropractic care is not the most appropriate option for your condition, you will be referred to the right healthcare professional — and there will be no charge for your consultation.
Common types of back pain we see
Back pain can present in many different ways. Some of the more common issues we assess include:
- Acute lower back pain
- Ongoing or recurrent back pain
- Stiffness or restricted movement in back or hips
- Back pain related to poor posture or prolonged sitting
- Work or sport-related back injuries
- Back pain with associated muscle tightness or spasm
Every person’s situation is different, which is why assessment is essential before treatment begins.
Your assessment
Your initial consultation allows us to understand why your back pain is occurring.
During your first visit, we will:
- Take a detailed history of your symptoms and general health
- Discuss aggravating and relieving factors
- Perform a thorough musculoskeletal and neurological examination
- Carry out relevant orthopaedic and functional testing
- Refer for imaging (such as X-rays) if clinically appropriate
If suitable, treatment may begin during your first appointment.
Allow up to 60 minutes
Treatment approach
Care is tailored to your individual presentation and may include:
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Gentle manual techniques
- Muscle and soft tissue work
- Rehabilitation exercises
- Postural and movement advice
Our aim is to help you improve function, comfort, and confidence in movement, not just provide short-term symptom relief.
Ongoing care and recovery
At your second visit, we will explain:
- What is contributing to your back pain
- What can be done to address it
- What results you can reasonably expect
- How long recovery is likely to take
You will receive a personalised schedule of care, along with exercises or recommendations to support long-term improvement.
Subsequent visits are typically shorter and focus on progressing your care plan.
Up to 10 minutes per visit
When should I seek help for back pain?
It’s a good idea to have your back pain assessed if:
- Pain is persistent or worsening
- It is limiting your work, sleep, or daily activities
- You’ve had repeated flare-ups
- You’re unsure what is causing the pain
Early assessment often helps prevent minor issues from becoming long-term problems.