How Does a Chiropractor Treat Back Pain?

With up to half of all Americans suffering from constant back pain, it has proven to be one of the most pervasive health issues that plague the workplace. So what causes back pain and what can you do about it when it occurs?

Just What Is Back Pain?

Many specific problems are classified under the umbrella term of back pain. The human spinal cord comprises bones, muscles, joints and ligaments, all interwoven with nerves, blood vessels and skin tissues. A "malfunction" of any spinal component from the lower back to the neck and shoulders may result in pain. Even radiating leg pain sometimes stems from the sciatic nerve that is housed in the lower spine. Pain can be acute or chronic. Bad posture, weight gain, an injury or accident, improper movement, arthritis or mental stress are common triggers. Even a sleepless night or a simple action like bending over to tie a shoe may contribute to back pain.

Chiropractic care is a proven method of dealing with back pain. It is a form of comprehensive therapy that seeks to find underlying causes, to treat pain with non-invasive techniques, to enlist the body's own restorative powers, and to "retrain" patients, if necessary, so that long-term health and well-being are established.

Our trained professionals use a variety of techniques to assess root causes of pain and to develop an individualized treatment plan. A thorough physical exam coupled with a medical history is the first step. Our chiropractor might also perform spinal and postural screenings or technologically-advanced diagnostic tools. We then rely on time-tested spinal adjustment techniques for initial pain relief and spinal realignment. Additionally, we use heat therapy and massage along with ultrasound, electrical muscle and nerve stimulation, mechanical traction and other state-of-the-art treatments. Exercise, lifestyle coaching and nutritional counseling are often incorporated into a personalized treatment plan.

Do you miss work occasionally because of back pain? Please call our Bradenton clinic to schedule an appointment. We’d be delighted to partner with you as you take the first step towards a lifetime of wellness.