Five Reasons to Choose Chiropractic For Your Back Pain
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Back pain can be excruciating, debilitating, and unrelenting. It can hinder your ability to move freely and prevent participation in activities you love. Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. More than 31 million Americans experience back pain at any given time.
Many individuals who suffer from back pain let it go untreated or turn to surgical procedures or opioids for relief. However, these treatments only offer short-term relief and can have critical side effects that may impact your health. But don’t worry – there’s a better way. Turn to Non-invasive techniques like chiropractic to treat back pain.
Benefits of Chiropractic to Treat Back Pain
Non-invasive medical care, like chiropractic, has been proven to reduce back pain symptoms for many individuals. Your chiropractor will first analyze your neuromusculoskeletal system to identify the root cause of your back pain. This includes checking the alignment of your spine, tightness or strength of the muscles, and function of the nerves. Once the root of the problem is discovered, the chiropractor will address it specifically.
- Spinal manipulations or adjustments: Chiropractors focus heavily on spinal health and function. They do so by using a series of manipulations known as ‘adjustments.’ An adjustment involves manually applying a specific movement or force to joints and tissues that are misaligned. These restore joint mobility, reduce inflammation, and improve muscle and nerve function.
- Myofascial Release: This treatment identifies and releases tight trigger points in the muscle, thereby relieving painful tension and reducing strain.
- Exercise or functional strengthening: Once the spine’s alignment and mobility are restored, your chiropractor will focus on strength. Ensuring you have adequate strength to perform your functional activities helps protect you from reinjury in the future.
- Nutritional counseling: Chiropractors can educate you about how dietary habits contribute to possible dysfunction in your joints or muscles
- Education: Chiropractors will look at your body holistically. They consider past injuries, everyday activities, and your unique musculoskeletal composure—to identify the root cause of your pain.
Common Back Diagnoses Treated by Chiropractic
Using our proven methodology, chiropractic can treat back conditions such as:
- Low Back Pain
- Upper Back Postural Pain
- Cervicogenic headaches
- Disc Degeneration
- Herniated Discs
- Muscle Sprains
- Myofascial pain
- Piriformis syndrome
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Slipped Discs
- Spinal Osteoarthritis
- Whiplash
Regain and Maintain Spinal Health with MCR Chiropractic
Don’t suffer in silence! The Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) urges seeking conservative care before considering surgery or opioids to treat back pain. Chiropractors take a holistic approach to reduce pain and enhance healing, to get you “back” to what you love.
At MCR Chiropractic, we are committed to empowering you to achieve a lifetime of health and wellness. Call your nearest MCR Chiropractic to schedule an appointment, or complete the form below!
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