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Low back pain
Fine until you bend to put your shoes on.
Low back pain is the most common reason people walk through our door. Just done it, or had it for years, the first job is the same: find out what's actually going on.
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Sound familiar?
What it often feels like.
- Stiff and sore first thing, easing as you move
- Bending, lifting or putting socks on hurts
- Sitting for long stretches makes it worse
- It settles for a while, then flares again
- One wrong move and it "goes"
Common causes
Where it often comes from.
- Lifting, twisting or a sudden awkward movement
- Long hours sitting, driving or at a desk
- Heavy or repetitive work: trades, gardening, lifting kids
- Joint and disc changes that build up over years
- Old injuries, sport, and how you move day to day
Often it's a mix. Finding your mix is what your first appointment is for.
How we find out
Before we touch anything, we check.
- 01Your storyWhere it hurts, how it started, what makes it better or worse, and the old accidents and injuries.
- 02A thorough checkChiropractic, orthopaedic and neurological testing: movement, joints, muscles, reflexes, sensation and strength.
- 03Posture picturesDigital posture pictures from the front and side, so you can see what we see.
- 04AnswersX-rays only if your check points to them, then a report of findings in plain English, before care starts.
What care involves
A plan you understand, built around you.
Care starts once we know what's driving your pain, and you've agreed to the plan. Depending on what we find, it may include specific chiropractic adjustments to the low back and pelvis, work on our flexion-distraction table, and exercises to take home.
We'll also look at the things that keep setting it off: how you lift, sit, sleep and work. The goal is getting you moving, and keeping you there.
If we can't help, we'll tell you. No runaround, and no being kept on the books for the sake of it.
In the meantime
Three things you can do today.
Short walks and normal activity usually beat bed rest. Ease off anything that sharply worsens it.
Use whichever feels better for 15–20 minutes at a time. There's no single right answer.
If you sit for work, get up every 30–45 minutes, even for a minute.
General information only. Your chiropractor will tailor advice to you at your appointment.
How it works
Three steps. No guesswork.
- 1TodayBook online or callPick a time online in about a minute, or call 03 9787 8518. No referral needed.
- 2DiscoveryNew patient appointmentWe find out what's wrong and whether we can help: your story, posture pictures, and a thorough check of your spine and nerves.
- 3You get answersReport of findings appointmentWhat we found, in plain English, and what we'd do about it. If we can help and you haven't already had your first adjustment, today's the day.
What people say
Don't take our word for it.
2025 WinnerQuality Business Awards: Best Chiropractor in the Shire of Mornington Peninsula"I cannot speak highly enough of the staff here … Dr Ben was so patient and answered all my questions without rushing me out the door … the clinic itself is just beautiful and welcoming."
"Such a friendly practice … [Dr Ryan] is fantastic at making you feel comfortable."
"It's rare to find a place that takes this much time to go over your history … the whole team makes you feel right at home."
Excerpts from Google reviews, about people's experience of the clinic. They are not claims about results, which vary from person to person. Read all 262 reviews on Google →
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The same new patient appointment, the full Discovery, for $70 less when you book it here on the website.
- 30–40 minutes with Dr Ryan Tan or Dr Ben Carvosso
- Your story and health history, start to finish
- Digital posture pictures, so you can see it for yourself
- A thorough chiropractic, orthopaedic and neurological check
- Foot scans, if you need them
- HICAPS on the spot: your health fund rebate comes off at the desk
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Should I see a chiropractor for low back pain?
Low back pain is the most common thing we see. Your new patient appointment includes a full spine and nerve check, so you'll know what's going on and what care would involve before anything starts.
How soon can I get in?
Book online and you'll see the next available times straight away. New patient appointments are Monday to Thursday.
Will I need an X-ray?
Not always. If your check points to it, we'll refer you for X-rays. The imaging clinic we refer to bulk bills X-rays requested by our chiropractors.
More than a sore spot
Your spine talks to your brain.
The muscles around every vertebra are packed with sensors that tell your brain where your body is and how it's moving. When a joint stops moving well, that conversation breaks down, and pain is one of the signals. That's why we check your spine and nerves, not just where it hurts.
In a trial of 76 people with chronic low back pain, 4 weeks of chiropractic care changed resting brain activity, alongside better light sleep and lower fatigue and pain scores. It's early, emerging research, but it shows low back pain is about more than the joints.
Related
Often seen alongside low back pain.
SciaticaStarts in your back. Ends somewhere near your ankle.Read more →
Disc bulges & herniations"Slipped disc", bulge or herniation: what it means for you.Read more →
SI joint & pelvic painLow down, one-sided, near the dimples of your back.Read more →
Hip painWalking, sitting or lying on your side hurts.Read more →Done with low back pain?
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