Back pain is the most common reason people visit their doctor/chiropractor. Back pain can come and go, be continuous or worsen with exercise, daily tasks or old/new injuries. Fortunately, there are easy measures to take to relieve most back pain WITHOUT surgery or painkillers.
Areas of Back Pain:
- Lower back
- Middle back
- Upper back
- Low back with sciatica
Causes of Back Pain:
- Injury and accidents: An unexpected forced moment of the back in any direction is known as “whiplash.” The “whipping” motion can cause injuries within the surrounding and supporting areas of the spine. The surrounding and supporting muscles react by tightening and contracting, resulting in pain, aches and stiffness.
- Muscle strain/sprain: A strain refers to a tearing of a muscle or tendon, while a sprain is the tearing of a ligament. Both can result from an injury or accident, causing pain and sometimes, muscle spasms.
- Old age: ruptured discs, spine osteoarthritis, sciatica, spinal stenosis, osteoporosis and scoliosis are common medical conditions within senior citizens. These medical conditions directly affect the spine and can cause back pain.
- Daily life: Do you sit at a desk for long periods of time? Maybe you lift heavy equipment at work? No matter what type of activities your day consists of, poor posture, obesity and weak muscles can disrupt the spines balance, causing back pain. Stress and tension can cause the muscles to tighten and contract, resulting in pain, aches and stiffness.
Signs and Symptoms of Back Pain:
- Muscle ache
- Nerve pain
- Shooting/stabbing pain
- Pain that travels throughout your body
- Pain that gets worse with bending, lifting, standing or walking
Most back pain lasts a few days and can be resolved within a few weeks. If your back pain worsens, is prolonged or is affecting other areas of your body, contact us at (414) 332-6001 immediately.
Whether your back pain is caused from an injury or accident, old age, a medical condition or daily life, regularly visiting your chiropractor for comprehensive chiropractic evaluations and good therapy can reduce these chronic back aches and pains, and allow you to return to a pain-free life.
Chiropractic Care for Back Pain
During your appointment, the chiropractor will ask you a series of questions prior to beginning treatment. These questions include, but are not limited to:
- When did the pain start?
- Have you done anything prior to this for your back pain?
- Have you experienced any associated symptoms like numbness or tingling?
- Is your back pain causing any other pain throughout your body?
- Have you noticed anything that reduces the pain or makes it worse?
Adjustments/Treatment
After the source of pain is located, our team of chiropractors will closely evaluate and inspect your body globally. This may include pressing on your spinal structures, as well as correlating areas of pain. Throughout the pain management treatment process, your posture, range of motion and physical condition will be assessed, as well as your refluxes, muscle strength, nerve damage and pain map.
Along with treating the source of the pain, the chiropractor will treat the whole person, not just your specific symptoms. We may offer tips on nutrition, managing your stress and lifestyle goals during your treatment session.
The most frustrating aspect of treating back pain is that takes time for symptoms to resolve, which is why multiple chiropractic session are needed. Most individuals recover by avoiding stress to the back and regularly visiting our experienced team of specialists to educate you on how to properly manage the condition. Everyone’s back pain is unique. Let our team of physical therapists, chiropractors and massage therapist put the best plan together for you to manage this challenge.
Additional Back Pain Treatments:
- Physical Therapy
- Stem Cell Therapy
- Therapeutic Massage Therapy
- Acupuncture
- Deep Tissue Laser Therapy
Combine any of these additional treatments to your chiropractic visit to achieve further pain relief.
Stop Living with Back Pain Today!
Contact us at (414) 332-6001 and schedule an appointment today. The combination of our collaborative team and multi-faceted approach work together to allow you to return to a pain-free life.