Comprehensive, multidisciplinary back pain care at our Glenfield and Orewa clinics. From acute injuries to chronic pain — osteopathy, acupuncture, massage, physiotherapy, functional medicine and nutrition, all under one roof.
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit Premier Wellness — and one of the conditions we treat most effectively. Whether you are dealing with a sudden acute injury, persistent lower back ache, or complex chronic pain that has not responded to other treatments, our multidisciplinary team on Auckland's North Shore brings together multiple evidence-based treatment approaches to find what works for your body.
Our Glenfield clinic serves the wider North Shore — including Albany, Takapuna, Birkenhead, Northcote, Forrest Hill and Sunnynook — while our Orewa clinic provides the same comprehensive back pain care to the Hibiscus Coast, including Silverdale, Millwater, Red Beach and Whangaparaoa.
What sets Premier Wellness apart is the breadth of treatment options under one roof. Rather than referring you elsewhere if one approach is not working, we can combine osteopathy, acupuncture, massage therapy, physiotherapy, functional medicine and nutrition to address your back pain from multiple angles — treating the structure, the nervous system, the soft tissue and, where relevant, the underlying systemic factors driving your pain.
All of our back pain treatments are available through ACC for qualifying injury-related conditions. We are also a Southern Cross Easy-Claim provider for osteopathy and massage. No GP referral is required — you can book directly online or by calling 09 444 3231.
No single approach works for every back pain patient. At Premier Wellness, our multidisciplinary team on Auckland's North Shore treats back pain using six evidence-based modalities — and can combine them based on what your body needs.
Osteopathy is one of the most effective hands-on treatments for back pain. Our ACC-registered osteopaths on Auckland's North Shore assess the whole body — not just the site of pain — to identify and treat the structural causes of your back problem. Techniques include soft tissue work, joint mobilisation, spinal manipulation and cranial osteopathy.
Osteopathy is particularly effective for lumbar and thoracic back pain, sciatica, disc-related pain, postural back pain, and pregnancy-related back discomfort. Suitable for all ages from teenagers to seniors.
Acupuncture provides powerful pain relief for both acute and chronic back pain by stimulating the nervous system, reducing inflammation and releasing the body's natural pain-relieving endorphins. Our registered acupuncturists at Glenfield and Orewa have extensive experience treating lower back pain, sciatica, muscle spasm and nerve-related back conditions.
Acupuncture is particularly effective when back pain is accompanied by nerve irritation, stress-related muscle tension, or has not fully responded to manual therapy alone. ACC registered for injury-related conditions.
Therapeutic massage relieves back pain by releasing muscle tension, improving circulation, reducing inflammation and calming the nervous system. Our qualified massage therapists at Glenfield and Orewa offer deep tissue massage, sports massage, and therapeutic massage tailored to the specific muscles and soft tissues causing your back pain.
Massage is an excellent complement to osteopathy or physiotherapy for back pain — relaxing the muscles that are holding the spine in a dysfunctional pattern. Southern Cross Easy-Claim available.
Physiotherapy for back pain focuses on restoring movement, strength and function through targeted exercise rehabilitation, manual therapy and movement retraining. Our physiotherapy approach on Auckland's North Shore is particularly effective for post-injury rehabilitation, return-to-sport programs, and building the core strength needed to prevent back pain from recurring.
Physiotherapy works alongside osteopathy and massage to address not just the immediate pain but the strength and movement patterns that left you vulnerable to injury in the first place.
For patients whose back pain is chronic, recurring, or accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fatigue, inflammation or digestive issues, functional medicine offers a root-cause investigation that goes beyond the structural. Our IFM-trained functional medicine practitioner investigates the underlying inflammatory, hormonal and gut health drivers that can sustain or worsen chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Functional medicine is particularly valuable for patients whose back pain has not resolved with manual therapy, or who have inflammatory conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis or autoimmune-related pain.
Diet and nutrition play a significant but often overlooked role in chronic back pain. Systemic inflammation — driven by diet, gut health and metabolic factors — can sustain and worsen musculoskeletal pain. Our registered nutritionists at Premier Wellness assess your diet and lifestyle to identify inflammatory patterns and develop personalised nutritional strategies to reduce pain from within.
Nutritional support is particularly relevant for patients with inflammatory back conditions, chronic pain, excess weight contributing to spinal load, or pain that fluctuates with stress or food.
Our Glenfield and Orewa clinics treat the full spectrum of back pain presentations — from sudden acute injuries to long-standing chronic conditions.
A straightforward process designed around your comfort and getting to the root of your back pain as quickly as possible.
No GP referral required. Book at either our Glenfield or Orewa clinic. Same-week appointments often available.
Your practitioner takes a thorough history of your back pain — what aggravates it, what eases it, your overall health and lifestyle. Never rushed.
A physical assessment of your spine, posture and movement, followed by hands-on treatment in the same appointment.
A clear explanation of what is causing your back pain and a recommended treatment plan — including whether combining modalities would help you.
Whether you are on the North Shore or the Hibiscus Coast, Premier Wellness has a clinic near you — with free parking at both locations.
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263+ five-star Google reviews across both clinics.
"I had been suffering from lower back pain for over a year and tried several practitioners with no lasting relief. After just three sessions at Premier Wellness combining osteopathy and acupuncture, I had a significant improvement. The team really takes the time to understand what is going on."
"Highly recommend Premier Wellness for back pain. I came in with severe sciatica that was affecting my work and sleep. The treatment plan they put together was thorough and I felt improvement from the first session. The Glenfield clinic is easy to get to with great parking."
"After a car accident left me with chronic back and neck pain, Premier Wellness helped me more than any other clinic I had visited. They also helped me with an ACC claim which I did not know I was eligible for. Cannot recommend highly enough."
Everything you need to know before your first appointment at our Glenfield or Orewa clinic.
Book at our Glenfield or Orewa clinic. No referral needed. ACC registered. Same-week appointments often available.
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