Low Back Pain

It is not difficult to understand what the impacts of pain can have on your life. Chronic pain can limit your physical ability to work, stay active, and live your life, leading to emotional and mental health issues.

If this applies to you, you’re not alone. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017, back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and continues to rise. [1]

One in Five Australians aged 45+ live in persistent pain. [2]

More than 68% of Australians living with chronic pain are of working age and nearly half of working Australians who retire early are doing so because of chronic pain. [3]

How Less Invasive Procedures May Result in Better Outcomes?

The importance of exploring your options before lumbar back surgery.

Approximately 60-70 per cent of all back pain is treatable without surgery.

Chiropractic care is an essential component of spine care. Chiropractors frequently collaborate with your medical team, including your primary care physician, spine surgeon, and psychologist.

Your doctor may also suggest other conservative treatment options, such as epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, or nerve root injections can be used to help diagnose and treat your pain.

When debilitating back pain has not responded to conservative management, surgery is the last option. Surgery often suggests:

1. Instability of the spine, deterioration of the intervertebral discs, or nerve compression are common causes of severe low back pain. Treatment may involve fusion of the vertebrae, artificial disc replacement, or decompression surgery, depending on the cause.

2. Progressive neurologic signs. Problems with your spinal cord or spinal nerves can affect the functioning of other parts of the body, resulting in motor and/or sensory loss. This is known as a neurologic deficit.

DR ALAIN FRABOTTA is a highly qualified and experienced integrative chiropractor and functional medicine naturopathic doctor in Sydney since 1995.

With a specific interest in the treatment, prevention, and management of complex chronic diseases, including stress management and mental health.

Alain provides a holistic, person-centred, multidisciplinary, solution-focused, results-driven approach.

He integrates chiropractic, naturopathic and functional medicine, nutrition, counselling, and coaching to help you bridge the gap between your physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Alain is the leading integrative chiropractic and functional medicine naturopathic doctor in Sydney who wants to help you achieve your health and well-being goals as well as reach your full potential in life.

He is also dedicated to providing you with a personalised, targeted treatment approach that employs functional and genomic assessments to diagnose and optimise your health, well-being, and performance.

Learn more about DR ALAIN FRABOTTA

Do you have all the information you need to make an informed decision?

There is no single correct answer when treating lumbar spine problems, but consider all your options, which is only possible if you know what they are!

Before undergoing surgery or any major medical procedure, seek a second and third opinion.

You may be surprised to learn that not only are there several potential treatment options, but that often, “less is more.” A minimally invasive solution for your lumbar back pain may be your best option.

Please reach out if you have any questions or feedback