Pain along the spinal column in your neck or back is usually caused by subluxations, or misalignments of your vertebrae. A small misalignment can cause pain by causing pressure on nerves. Left untreated, these subluxations can cause muscle spasms and increasing pain. Chiropractic adjustments properly align your spine so that pressure on joints and nerves is released. It is a direct treatment for the cause of the pain, not a temporary relief like pain relievers or massage. If you are experiencing back or neck pain visit us today.
Back Pain
The American Medical Association estimates that 5 out of 6 people experience back pain at some time in their life. Given the fact that the back is houses 33 vertebrae, 30 muscles, joints, ligaments, and discs, it is easy to understand why back pain is so common. If any part of the back is injured, pain is the result.
If you have experienced back pain, then you are aware that every movement that we make uses some part of the back. Daily stretches and a regular exercise routine assists in preventing most back injuries. When we consider how busy our lives have become, this is easier said than done. That, in addition a sedimentary lifestyle, contributes to the high number of back injuries today.
There is a misconception that people who exercise regularly are at less risk for suffering a back injury. Despite the utilization of proper lifting techniques, an unexpected twist or force will injure the back. Not having an ergonomically correct workstation can cause injuries to a person’s back while they are sitting still. Women in general are afflicted by osteoporosis, which is a disease that reduces bone density. As a result, the bone tissue is thin and susceptible to fractures from something as innocuous as a sneeze.
We can work with you to stretch and exercise all 30 muscles in your back and the supporting muscles in your abdomen. Even a minor back injury needs physical therapy in order to heal correctly. Chiropractic care is the most successful, non-invasive back treatment available. If you are suffering with any kind of back injury, call us so we can determine what treatment plan is best for you.
Neck Pain
Neck pain can cause even the smallest of movements of the head, neck, shoulders, arms, and back to be very difficult. Neck pain can lead to headaches and difficulty in using the body at all. The small size of the vertebrae in the neck--which make the neck more mobile--also make it more vulnerable to pain and injury.
Some causes of neck pain include:
- Abnormalities in Bone Structure
- Joint Issues
- Muscle Strains and Pulls
- Poor Posture
- Repetitive Stress
- Sleeping Position
- Trauma
Most of the causes are either due to or affect the alignment of the spine. When misalignment occurs, the nerves become irritated and cause further tension. Since every nerve has its root in the spinal column, issues that start in the neck have an impact throughout every other system
Our chiropractic care addresses the structural cause of the majority of neck pain. After a thorough assessment, we can identify the source of the issue, put together a customized treatment plan, provide relief, and would restore long-term health to your neck and body.