Who can provide treatment for people with low back pain?
It is advisable to consult a practitioner with specific training in the evaluation and treatment of low back pain. In Australia, osteopaths, physiotherapists, chiropractors and medical doctors are legally allowed to perform spinal manipulation; however medical doctors do not undergo training in spinal manipulation procedures as part of their basic training. Look for a practitioner with specific training in low back pain and who stays up-to-date. Also look for a practitioner who has a lot of experience in treating low back pain.