Back pain and chiropractic?
One of the most common causes of back pain is musculoskeletal ( from the spine, muscles, intervertebral discs and nerves). Back pain may be caused by spinal fixations (known as chiropractic subluxations, over worked muscles, strained spinal ligaments and or irritated nerves. A misaligned spine, Poor posture, lifting technique or ergonomics may contribute to pain.
Is Back Pain Common?
Back pain is very common affecting up to 80% of adults at some point in their lifetime. Men and women are equally affected.
How Is Back Pain Diagnosed?
A complete medical history and physical examination is performed. Chiropractors will feel your back and spine and identify areas of spinal joint fixations, irritated nerves and muscular tightness. X-rays may be performed to assist in the diagnosis.
Chiropractors will identify the cause of your back pain and manage it if coming from your back.
How Do Chiropractors Treat Back Pain?
Chiropractic is a natural approach and the hands are used to massage tight muscles and manipulate the spine and surrounding ligaments and tissues.
Research for Chiropractic and Back Pain
Chiropractic for back pain has been supported by two research studies (2,3). The Amercian College Of Physicians has issued a formal recommendation that doctors include spinal manipulation as a treatment for back pain
How To Prevent Back Pain?
Reoccurring back pain resulting from improper body mechanics may be prevented by maintaining correct spinal posture, having strong core muscles, lifting objects properly and avoiding movements that strain or jolt the back.
At Children’s Sunshine Chiropractic our chiropractors are extremely confident in identifying your back pain and treating it appropriately.
We use a range of techniques that are tailored to each individual depending on their age and preference for treatment.
References
1. Hoy D, Bain C, Williams G, et al. (June 2012). “A systematic review of the global prevalence of low back pain”. Arthritis Rheum. 64 (6): 2028–37. doi:10.1002/art.34347. PMID 22231424.
2. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2616395
3. http://annals.org/aim/fullarticle/2603230/nonpharmacologic-therapies-low-back-pain-systematic-review-american-college-physicians