Low back pain treament and management
Dr. Buckley
It is widely accepted that most low back pain is caused by irritation to the nerves of the lower spine. There are many reasons for this nerve irritation, including dysfunction of the spinal joints, disc bulges and degenerative changes to the vertebrae.
Some of the risk factors for low back pain that people should be aware of are those people in poor physical condition, performing heavy duty lifting jobs, and prolonged periods of standing or sitting. The latest research shows the stress both emotional and physical delays recover for low back pain and make the chances for recurrence of the low back condition more likely.
The chiropractic approach to treating low back pain is to find the source of the problem and correct it, not just to treat the symptoms. By correcting the source of the problem, the body can heal naturally without nerve interference. Low back pain often responds dramatically to the restoration of normal position and motion of the spinal bones through chiropractic care.
The chiropractor's primary tool in treating spinal malfunction is the use of manipulation or the spinal adjustment. By applying precisely directed force to a joint that is out of position or not moving properly it is gradually restored to a more normal position and function. Depending on each individual condition, the doctor's hands or a special instrument may be used to deliver quick, therapeutic thrust to the affected joint. Other adjustments may require slow, constant pressure.
You may be asked to change your lifestyle or diet as part of your treatment plan. Stress reduction and lifestyle modifications can be as important as electric stimulation, ultrasound massage therapy or theraputic exercise when it comes to treatment of your low back condition. Towards the end of your treatment you will be given a home exercise program to follow.
When pain is severe, problems with your back can't be ignored. "Stop pain" immediately goes to number one on your list. Falls, car accidents, sports strains, heavy lifting, or repetitive work may cause sudden damage, or damage may occur slowly over time. However, most problems are more easily treated within the first month symptoms are noticed.
putting off getting treatment for your low back pain, oftentimes you are costing yourself much more in the long run. Missed days at work when the pain is unbearable and disabling, and the longer you put off care generally the longer the treatment takes to correct your problem and the more money it cost you at the doctors. Don't fall into the "crisis" approach to your back health care, get treatment when you first notice the injury, not when it is unbearable.
Chiropractic care for low back pain has been proven to work. The sooner you seek professional care, the sooner you'll find relief from your pain. Don't continue to suffer.
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