Back Pain

Back Pain Treatment

Back pain can be debilitating to the point that it interferes with your ability to perform normal everyday tasks such as sitting, standing, walking, sleeping, or exercising. Back pain can be caused by auto accidents, sports injuries, or countless other factors. Chiropractor physician is highly trained and can treat and relieve your back pain by identifying the root cause of your pain by using non-invasive techniques that work to restore your health and by proper alignment and myofascial therapy.

Underlying factors that may contribute to back pain include poor posture, whiplash, poor ergonomics, or herniated or bulging discs. For instance, whiplash causes pain and tenderness in the spine that can radiate throughout the upper back. Poor ergonomics that are practiced over an extended period of time can lead to spine misalignment, which leads to strain and muscle pain in your back. Other health conditions that may cause back pain are scoliosis, sciatica, and degenerative disc disease.

Back pain can be treated using chiropractic treatments involving spinal specific manual manipulation and alignment. These techniques help reduce neck pain, back pain or headaches, reduce pressure on your central nervous system, increase your ranges of motions, and stimulate your body’s healing abilities. Chiropractic care for back pain may also involve nutritional and supplement support, exercise therapy, hot or cold packs, electrical muscle stimulation machine, therapeutic ultrasound machine, diathermy, infrared devices or cold laser therapy.

Did you know?

The physical source of back pain isn’t always obvious, since nearby areas that are injured may trigger back pain. Common symptoms of back pain are the sudden onset of pain and difficulty with sitting, standing or walking. Cramps, muscle spasms, and sensitivity to touch in the back are other common back pain symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions about Back Pain

What are the benefits of chiropractic care for back pain?

A chiropractor can reduce pain and discomfort in your back, and improve your flexibility and range of motion. Reduced inflammation and increased muscle strength are other benefits of seeing a chiropractor. Chiropractors treat back pain using a whole-person approach that addresses the root cause of your pain so you no longer experience discomfort or hardship with performing everyday tasks.

What are signs I should see a chiropractor for back pain?

Visit a chiropractor immediately if you were recently in an auto accident or experienced trauma like a bad fall. Tingling, numbness, or weakness in the legs or buttocks, or loss of bowel and bladder control or other signs you may need chiropractic treatment. If your back pain is constant and continues to grow worse, a chiropractor can identify the source of your pain and either refer you to other medical provider specialist or immediately start treatment.

How do chiropractors diagnose back pain?

Your chiropractor will perform a thorough examination to identify the root cause of your back pain. Exams will be physical and neurological in nature and may require you to perform a series of movements and activities so your doctor can evaluate the source of your pain as it relates to spinal misalignment. Following your exam, your doctor can diagnose your back pain and work with you on developing an individualized treatment plan.