If you have back pain, you already know how it can affect your daily life. Every movement can be agonizing. Back pain can cause difficulties at work, problems staying active, and diminish your quality of life. Your chiropractor can help you get relief from back pain.
What You Need To Know About Chiropractic Treatments for Back Pain
Back pain can happen suddenly and be very acute. This type of back pain can be caused by:
A vehicular accident
A sports injury
An underlying illness
Back pain can also start gradually, becoming chronic. This type of back pain can be caused by:
Aging, wear-and-tear, and arthritis
An occupation involving lifting or carrying heavy objects
An occupation involving sitting or standing for long periods
Your chiropractor will determine the cause of your back pain so that modifications can be made to your work, lifestyle, or other factors to help prevent back pain in the future. Additional treatments your chiropractor may recommend include:
Custom orthotics, to protect your back from impact stress
Physiotherapy, to teach proper body movement and posture
Spinal decompression, to help realign herniated or bulging discs
Manual manipulation and adjustment, to relieve joint and nerve pressure
Electrical stimulation therapy, to reduce pain, swelling, and muscle spasms
Therapeutic massage, to relax and lengthen tight muscles, tendons, and ligaments
Posture and body mechanics counseling, to help you learn how to move, stand, and sit correctly to help prevent back pain
You can do a lot to help prevent back pain. Remember to:
Stand and sit up straight, without slouching
Keep active and maintain a healthy weight
Stretch regularly to maintain flexibility
Switch out high-impact activities like running with low-impact activities like yoga or swimming
Take breaks to avoid being in the same position for a long period
Sleep on a medium-firm mattress that supports your entire body
Want To Know More?
To find out more about the causes of back pain and how your chiropractor can help you get relief, call your chiropractor today.
