“What is chiropractic, can they help with my low back pain and what would they do for treatment?”
These are just a few questions that many prospective patients have who are experiencing lumbago or lower back pain. Maybe you’ve tried other treatment options that were ineffective or didn’t produce any long term results or want to try to avoid surgery, chiropractic care is a great option! While no type of doctor can guarantee results or complete resolution of your symptoms, chiropractic care has been documented and proven to be the best treatment choice for low back pain and its associated symptoms such as sciatica, hip/groin pain, or numbness and tingling.
Chiropractic is a health care specialty profession dedicated to the non-surgical treatment of disorders associated with the musculoskeletal system and nervous system. This includes pain and/or dysfunctional conditions associated with the spinal column, extremity joints, low back pain, neck pain, mid back/shoulder pain and headaches to name but a few.
Low back pain, along with the common cold and flu are among the top reasons why more people miss work every year than for any other reason! At any given time, more than 31 million americans are experiencing low back pain! Lower back pain can come in many forms of pain and discomfort, from minor muscle aches to full blown “flat on the back” severe sharp pain. A proper diagnosis needs to be determined for effective treatment protocols and optimal patient outcomes to be obtained. Chiropractic should be the first choice in the treatment of low back pain and not considered as a “last resort” before surgery. Chiropractic care for low back pain should be considered first before any other treatment options, as it’s the least invasive and most effective treatment for painful lower back conditions. Many peer reviewed studies have been conducted and concluded that chiropractic manipulative therapy adjustments along with industry standard recognized treatment modalities are highly effective in the treatment of low back pain as well as bulging or herniated discs and sciatica or radiculopathy.
Whether your low back pain is acute (sudden onset) or chronic (long standing) in nature, a chiropractor can determine the source of the lower back pain. A competent chiropractor will take a thorough history, conduct a comprehensive exam and may even obtain x-rays or a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) study to help aid in proper diagnosis for effective treatment of your low back pain. When considering who should treat your low back pain or what type of treatment to consider, don’t always believe an online source you may read. Always consider the source of an article, who the author is or their expertise as it may be slanted or even prejudice against chiropractors and chiropractic manipulative therapy for your low back pain. Whether the source of your low back pain is from arthritis, bulging or herniated disc, pinched nerve, sciatica, or a simple muscular strain-sprain in nature, a chiropractor can likely help and resolve the painful condition!
Your low back and spine is perfectly engineered to provide strength, support, and flexibility for the upper and lower body as well as protection of the spinal cord. So, when you understand how complex and important your low back is, than it’s no wonder why it is so sensitive to pain and injury.
Low back pain is not fun and can be caused by a host of conditions. Low back pain should never be ignored or covered up by taking pain killers which only “mask” the condition and can have serious side effects and be additive. Chiropractors get to the source of the low back pain and apply safe, effective treatments to alleviate the pain and correct the condition. Chiropractic maintenance care is also a great way to help prevent low back pain as well as most other musculoskeletal conditions that produce aches and pains. Always seek out a reputable chiropractor for your treatment of low back pain and experience first hand all the possible benefits and long term results you may receive! Chiropractic care is a great way to get “back” on your feet!
