Chiropractic Care for Back Pain

I have helped many Orlando back pain patients heal their problems over time. However back pain is not just a problem here in Central Florida but it's a country wide dilema. Eight out of 10 people in the United States will at one time in their lives suffer from back pain, with only the common cold affecting more people. Many times the pain is not temporary, leaving an estimated 5.4 million Americans disabled by lower back pain. An astonishing $90 billion in medical and other related costs are spent to address the ailment each year. The positive side of this news is that back pain can be prevented, or treated with effective methods of alternative medical treatment, especially chiropractic. Since 90% of all back pain is mechanical, less than 5 %  is caused by nerve root pain and chiropractic offers the most logical solution in treating this situation. Including chronic pain, any that lasts continually for longer than three months, might not require surgery if treated properly and avoiding surgery is always fantastic news!

Whether the pain is caused by injury or disease, focusing on the exact location will affect treatment. Though the term back pain normally refers to low back pain, and is centered in the area known as the lumbar spine, pain can also affect the thoracic spine, with the pain focused in the middle back. Back pain can be also be categorized as sciatica, which basically means that you feel the pain is radiating into the legs possibly even below the knee. Sciatica is associated with a herniated disc that can result in severe leg pain due to the pinching of a nerve in the lower back.

What are the reason why I should use Chiropractic for Back Pain?

Research has proven to us that spinal manipulation, which is the powerful technique used by chiropractors to treat back pain, provides mild to moderate relief and is often more effective than traditional medical practices in treating the condition. The studies did show that spinal manipulative therapy used by chiropractors in more than 600 cases provided a relief from pain for up to 18 months.

In addition to spinal manipulation, other treatments chiropractors might use would include vitamin therapy, to increase a balance of nutrients that can stimulate health and result in less pain; and a massage, that allows relief of the tension or knots in the lower back and eliminate pain and the stiffness that might come along with it.

Chiropractic offers a more stressless and effective alternative when compared to other procedures such as surgery, and the use of medications that can produce harmful side effects.

Can Chiropractic Care Really Help My Back Pain?

Results have shown that chiropractic spinal manipulation will relieve the majority of low-back pain. Because spinal manipulation has proven to ease pain as significantly as conventional treatment, health care professionals now address it as a viable option to treat back pain.

Back pain is often a result of conditions, diseases, or even lifestyle that can be altered by chiropractic procedures and practices. In chiropractic, the person is treated in a holistic way that will address overall health. In addition to spinal manipulation that results in a more immediate pain relief with a spinal adjustment, or a series of adjustments, chiropractic addresses prevention. As we continue are ongoing active lifestyle, chiropractic will address health and diet issues that might cause or aggravate back pain and encourage proper exercise that can help aid body movement.

We have seen many Orlando back pain patients as it has proven to be a common condition. If your unsure of what is causing your back pain, take advantage of our Orlando Free Chiropractic Consultation. It's better to be safe and take preventive action.