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Why does my back hurt? Barefoot Osteo Warrnambool

Why Wonโ€™t My Back Pain Go Away?

The deeper causes of persistent discomfort (and what you can actually do about it). At The Barefoot Osteo Warrnambool, we meet people every week who ask, โ€œWhy wonโ€™t my back pain go away?โ€

Itโ€™s a frustrating questionโ€”but one that often has real, solvable answers.

The answer is rarely simpleโ€ฆ but itโ€™s almost always solvable.

In this post, weโ€™ll walk you through the most common reasons chronic back pain sticks around, how osteopathic treatment differs from quick fixes, andโ€”most importantlyโ€”what you can start doing today to move forward with confidence.

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Osteopath for back pain Warrnambool visual: office worker seated, hand on lower back, depicting desk-related lumbar pain. โ€‹

Chronic Lower Back Pain: An Osteopathic Perspective on Long-Term Relief

If youโ€™re searching for relief from chronic lower back pain in Warrnambool, youโ€™re not alone. Itโ€™s one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions we see.

Like many of our clients at The Barefoot Osteo Warrnambool, you may have tried multiple treatments and felt only temporary reliefโ€”never quite finding a solution that truly sticks.

At the heart of our approach lies the foundational philosophy of osteopathy: the belief that the body is a self-healing, self-regulating system when given the right support. Rather than just treating symptoms, we consider the structure-function relationship, seeing how posture, movement, stress, and lifestyle all contribute to long-term pain patterns.

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Osteopathy for Sciatica: A Holistic Approach to Pain Relief

At The Barefoot Osteo Warrnambool, we understand that sciatica is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, often manifesting as sharp, shooting pain that radiates from the lower back down the legs. Caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerveโ€”the largest nerve in the bodyโ€”this condition can significantly impact daily life, making simple tasks like sitting, walking, or standing uncomfortable. The effects of sciatica can extend beyond physical pain, leading to emotional distress and decreased productivity as sufferers navigate daily activities with difficulty.

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