Lower Back Pain Support at ALIGN Health Perth
- Adam Ratajewski
- May 15
- 2 min read
Lower back pain can appear suddenly or build up over time. Our chiropractors can help assess what’s contributing to your discomfort and support you with safe, movement-focused care.
What Is Lower Back Pain?
Lower back pain is one of Australia’s most common musculoskeletal concerns. It may be acute (0–6 weeks), sub-acute (6–12 weeks) or chronic (12+ weeks). Most cases are non-specific, meaning the pain is not caused by serious disease or structural damage but rather by irritation or overload of muscles, joints, discs and ligaments.
Common Symptoms
Aching, tightness or sharp pain in the lower back
Stiffness when bending, twisting or rising from sitting
Pain that comes and goes, or worsens after prolonged sitting
Discomfort during lifting, driving or repetitive tasks
Sometimes mild leg pain without red-flag neurological signs
What Causes Lower Back Pain?
Mechanical or Muscular Strain
From repetitive lifting, twisting, awkward posture or deconditioning.
Joint Irritation
Facet joints or sacroiliac joints can become stiff or sensitised.
Disc-Related Pain
Non-specific disc irritation or age-related disc changes.
Lifestyle Factors
Long sitting, reduced sleep, stress and low movement variety can increase pain sensitivity
How Chiropractic Care May Help
Chiropractic care for lower back pain focuses on safe, conservative, musculoskeletal approaches. Our chiropractors use evidence-informed strategies that aim to improve movement, reduce irritation and support your daily comfort.
Thorough
Assessment
Your chiropractor will take a detailed history, assess your movement, and perform orthopaedic and neurological screening to understand what may be contributing to your pain. This helps guide a personalised, safe and appropriate care plan.
Education & Self-Management Strategies
Understanding your back pain is an important part of recovery. We provide clear explanations about contributing factors, posture, load management, pacing and recovery expectations to help you feel more confident managing your symptoms day-to-day.
Manual Therapy (when appropriate)
Your chiropractor may use gentle hands-on techniques to support mobility and comfort. These can include:
Spinal mobilisation
Gentle spinal manipulation
Soft tissue techniques
Stretching
All techniques are tailored to your comfort level and clinical presentation.
Exercise & Movement
Programming
Movement plays a key role in back pain recovery. Your chiropractor may recommend simple exercises to help improve confidence, stability and overall mobility. These may include core activation, glute strengthening, hip mobility or movement-based patterns suited to your goals.
Collaborative
Care
If your symptoms suggest the need for further investigation or co-management, we work closely with your GP and other healthcare practitioners. When red flags or non-musculoskeletal causes are identified, you will be referred appropriately.
What to Expect at ALIGN Health
Full assessment of the spine, hips and pelvis
Screening for serious pathology
A personalised plan focused on movement and daily function
Education to support long-term self-management
Clear communication with your GP as needed
Our goal is to help you move with more confidence using safe, musculoskeletal-based care.
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