Chiropractic is an alternative medical care profession that focuses on noninvasive treatment of nervous systems disorders and musculoskeletal systems. Typically, chiropractors maintain treatments and therapies that revolve around spinal adjustments and the treatment of other surrounding structures. As a result, chiropractic care has been shown to be an effective lower back pain remedy.
Among those who suffer with lower back pain, most people choose to seek relief from their back pain through chiropractic care. Over 20 million Americans visit a chiropractor on an annual basis, and around 7 million of these Americans seek chiropractic care specifically as a lower back pain remedy.
The back pain could be the result of sports injuries, accidents or muscle sprains and strains. Pain complaints also focus on the neck, shoulders, legs, arms and head.
What Does Chiropractic Care For Lower Back Pain Involve?
Before a chiropractor begins to treat a patient for lower back pain, the chiropractor will ask a few questions about the patient’s medical history. A physical exam and lab tests may also be performed. Diagnostic imaging and x-rays may also be ordered so the chiropractor can determine which type of chiropractic therapy will be the most effective for your lower back pain.
Once the chiropractor has made a diagnosis, treatment can begin. The plan for treatment may include one or several chiropractic adjustments. A chiropractic adjustment is a type of therapy that utilizes sudden and controlled force to improve quality and range of motion in a certain area of the body. Nutritional and exercise counseling may also be included in the patient’s treatment plan.
What Are The Benefits Of Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care and spinal adjustments are considered to be natural and safe treatments for lower back pain. It is effective for acute pain that results from sudden movements that occur with physical activity.
For example, a person may experience acute pain in their back after moving heavy boxes or getting tackled while playing a sport. Acute pain typically goes away on its own, and generally does not last longer than two months. Chiropractic care can also be used to treat fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis.
A thorough medical evaluation will need to be conducted by the chiropractor before chiropractic care can be considered a suitable lower back pain remedy. The chiropractor will ensure that alternative pain relief treatments will improve your condition and alleviate your specific back pain issues.
Are you suffering with lower back pain? Contact our office today to schedule an appointment and learn if alternative pain relief therapies will be beneficial for your pain issues.