4 out of 5 Australians will experience back pain at some point in their lives. This June, it’s time to stop putting up with it.
You wake up stiff or wince getting out of bed. Perhaps you think twice before picking something up off the floor.
Maybe you’ve stopped doing the things you love — the Saturday walk, weekend sport, sitting comfortably through dinner. You’ve told yourself it’ll pass. You’ve Googled it. Tried the heat pack.
But here’s what most Australians don’t know: the longer back pain goes untreated, the harder it is to beat.
June is Spinal Health Month — and this year’s theme, Healthy Spine, Healthy Mind, shines a light on something often overlooked: the deep connection between back pain and mental health.
Back pain is the single leading cause of disability in the world.
- Over 4 million Australians are affected
- $3.4 billion was spent managing it in 2020–21 alone
- When it limits your ability to work, exercise or socialise, it significantly raises the risk of depression, anxiety and social isolation
Back Pain Isn’t Just Physical
The mind and body don’t operate in separately — they’re one inter-connected system. When the spine is under stress, the nervous system is under stress, and your mental and emotional health follow.
It’s a cycle that’s hard to break on your own but one that doesn’t have to be your reality.
The Good News? Early Action Makes a Real Difference
Every week, more than 400,000 chiropractic consultations help Australians improve their spinal health.
Chiropractic care works with your body’s innate ability to heal by removing interference, restoring movement and allowing your nervous system to function the way it was designed to.
Our chiropractors are five-year university educated professionals who look at the cause of back pain, not just the symptoms.
The earlier you act, the better your outcomes.
Who’s Most at Risk?
Physical workers: Lifting, bending and standing for long periods takes a daily toll — often before you even feel it.
Seniors: Low back pain is the most common health problem for older Australians. Those over 65 are especially prone to chronic pain that can restrict independence.
Desk workers and students: Sitting for long stretches causes postural imbalances and muscle weakness. 56% of Australians aren’t sufficiently physically active — and their backs are paying for it.
Symptoms to Watch For
If any of these sound familiar, it’s time to act:
- Increasing pain when lifting or bending
- Pain that worsens when sitting, standing or resting
- Morning stiffness that eases with movement
- Numbness or weakness in legs or feet
- Pain radiating into the buttocks, hip or down the leg
These aren’t minor inconveniences. They’re your body asking for help.
Your Spine Supports More Than Your Body
Adjust Your Thinking. Chiropractic care is for everyBODY regardless of age, profession or lifestyle.
This Spinal Health Month, stop putting up with the pain take a proactive approach to spinal and nervous system health.
Take the first step toward getting back to feeling good and book an appointment.
Please click here or call the office on (02) 9413 3090.
Don’t let back pain hold you back in life.
