How Common Is Back and Neck Pain?

Approximately 1 in 6 Australians suffer from back pain each year, and it’s one of the leading causes of absenteeism from the workplace.

One contributing factor to back and neck pain is insufficient strength in the spine. This may be caused by impaired core strength, excess weight, poor posture, sitting for long periods of time, lack of physical activity, poor mobility, hereditary conditions or diseases, and injury or inflammation due to a number of reasons like diet and stress.

Regardless of the reason, back and neck pain can be incredibly debilitating. It literally sucks the joy out of everyday life - but it can be managed.


Methods For Treating Back Pain

There are a number of different systems and methods to help treat back and neck pain, including:

  • Physiotherapy
  • Chiropractor
  • Osteopath
  • Natural therapies
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Reducing inflammation – diet and nutrition, incorporating movement through the day, adjusting the length of time sitting or standing.
  • Movement and exercises – relearning to use your body in the correct way.

Studies have shown that incorporating movement and functional exercises into your training program increases strength, mobility and blood flow, whilst helping to reduce pain. (Source http://www.medxonline.com/about.php)


How OMC Helps Reduce Back and Neck Pain

The OMC incorporates MedX equipment along with functional exercises to gradually increase strength, mobility, and blood flow to an injured area, whilst reducing pain and preventing further injury.

Getting your body moving again is incredibly important, which is why we take a slow and steady approach that gradually builds up strength and increases flexibility where you need it most. The results are an increase in overall strength, stamina, fitness, flexibility, coordination, balance, and pain management.

Our state-of-the-art MedX machines are coupled with knowledgeable trainers and functional fitness programs so we can help you isolate, address and overcome painful back and neck injuries.


MedX are the world leaders in specialised medical strengthening machines. They can measure and build isolated groups of muscles, as well as endurance and flexibility. All MedX products are based on scientifically proven technologies that increase range of movement, rehabilitate, and prevent injury.

Back and neck injuries do not mean you will lead an impaired life. A correct treatment program incorporating exercise, stretching and correct body mechanics can help you quickly regain your quality of life. Even if you have never experienced injury or back pain, it is important to get your body moving correctly, and to increase your core strength and mobility so you can prevent common age-related back injuries in the future.

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Resources:



Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (What are back problems?)
NHS Choices (Back pain)
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (Impacts of chronic back problems)
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (What role do hospitals play in treating back problems?)
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (Back pain and problems)
MedX Online



Expert Trainers + MedX Machines = Life Changing Results!


It is now over 12 months since I started regularly going to the Optimum Movement Centre (OMC). After years of sitting for long extended periods, either with long haul flying, or at my desk at work, not only did I slowly lose mobility, but started to experience back pain and incur injuries. After years of Physiotherapy and Chiropractic corrections, nothing seemed to be reversing the underlying problem just offering short term relief to the symptoms.

In December 2016, while participating in the Yellow Belt Group classes, I suffered an injury to my back with bulging discs. Whilst Medical Practitioners were recommending surgery to stop the pain by numbing my nerve endings so I couldn’t feel the pain, or welding several vertebrae together, at 37 I felt there had to be a better way that didn’t involve permanent lifelong restriction.

As I had been training with Mark Bolton, who assisted Master Rob to prepare the OMC, I was aware of what the facility might be able to offer. So, when Master Rob, offered me the opportunity to experience the facility, I took the opportunity immediately. Within the first couple of months, I started to see an improvement with my mobility and range of motion. Then the range started to also build strength. With committing to two sessions a week with Nick May, who challenges you every session to take on a little bit more every time, I now have a lot more confidence in my bodies capability and left the fear of injury behind.

Today, not only do I not suffer from any back pain, I haven’t had any further injuries, as the muscles have slowly built up to protect and support my back.

As for what the OMC has done for my Arakan, well that’s a whole nother story. Now that I do not fear suffering an injury and improved my motion and strength, the balance in my round house kicks, and power from my core, is something I couldn’t have dreamt of. Whilst I am a testimony of what the OMC has to offer, participants need to appreciate it is not a quick fix solution. It will produce results, and provide a long term solution, but it does take a regular ongoing commitment.

- Gareth Croy




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