Neuro Emotional Technique and Chronic Low Back Pain by Dr Dillon Farrell (Geelong and Lara)

What the Research Says

Chronic low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability in Australia, and it affects many people in the Geelong and Lara community.

While many treatments can provide relief, many people continue to experience persistent discomfort. Increasingly, research is showing that the mind–body connection plays a vital role in chronic pain, particularly when stress or unresolved emotions are involved.

At Rainbow Chiropractic in Lara, Dr Dillon Farrell uses Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) to help address these deeper factors, supporting patients who have not found lasting relief from conventional care.

What is Neuro Emotional Technique (NET)?

NET is a mind–body approach that looks at how unresolved emotional stress can influence physical health, including back pain. These “stress imprints” can become stuck in the nervous system and continue to affect how the body functions long after the original event. NET practitioners, like Dr Dillon Farrell, use a structured process to help identify and resolve these patterns, giving the body a chance to return to balance.

Research on NET and Chronic Low Back Pain

A major study conducted at Macquarie University in Sydney investigated how NET could benefit people living with chronic low back pain who had not improved with standard medical or physical care. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either standard care alone or standard care combined with NET sessions.The study measured pain intensity, disability (impact on daily life), and emotional well being.

Key Findings

• Reduced Pain: People who received NET in addition to their usual care reported greater reductions in pain than those receiving only standard treatments.

• Better Function: The NET group improved more in their ability to carry out daily activities and manage disability related to back pain.

• Emotional Health: Improvements in psychological wellbeing were also noted, reflecting NET’s focus on resolving stress-related patterns.

• Sustained Benefits: Importantly, these improvements were maintained at follow-up, suggesting NET’s benefits can last over time.

  
  

Why This Matters for the Geelong and Lara Community

• For many people with chronic low back pain in Geelong, the journey to recovery can feel frustrating and never-ending. Standard care is essential, but when pain persists, it’s important to explore complementary approaches. The research shows that techniques like NET can provide an added dimension of healing by addressing the emotional contributors to pain.

  
  

At Rainbow Chiropractic in Lara, Dr Dillon Farrell combines chiropractic care with Neuro Emotional Technique to provide a more complete, holistic approach to pain management. By supporting both the physical and emotional sides of health, patients may find new avenues for relief and improved quality of life.

Final Thoughts

• Chronic back pain is complex, but research into NET shows that healing is not just about the body—it’s also about how the nervous system processes stress. For those searching for a Geelong chiropractor who can address both the physical and emotional aspects of pain, Dr Dillon Farrell at Rainbow Chiropractic Lara offers evidence-informed care designed to help unlock the path to recovery.