Why You Should Choose Chiropractic Care for Your Back Pain
According to the CDC nearly 40% of individuals over 18 years old suffered from back pain in 2019. This staggering number is, unfortunately, probably not even representative of the many people who experience bouts of back pain and never seek treatment for it. Therefore, it’s possible that the percentage of back pain sufferers could be much higher than reported.
So, is there a reason why so many people seem to suffer from this debilitating condition each year? And how can you say goodbye to back pain for good?
In this article, we’ll outline some of the common causes of back pain and how chiropractic care can serve as an effective means of treatment.
Common Back Pain Causes
To start, it’s important to highlight the fact that the spine is involved with nearly every movement we do on a given day. This is especially true with regards to common, everyday tasks such as working at a desk and walking.
For this reason, the causes of back pain are many. Common causes of the ailment include:
- Poor posture;
- Obesity;
- Improper movement patterns;
- Traumatic injuries;
- Weak muscles.
Naturally, with such a ubiquitous condition, there are many other causes. But the above list provides a brief insight into some of the most common ones.
The Complicated Process of Diagnosing and Treating Back Pain
The back is covered by a layer of skin, on top of layers of fat tissue, fascia, and muscles. Underneath all of these layers are the vertebral canal and the spinal cord. Any or all of these structures listed could be the cause of a person’s back pain in some way, shape, or form. Therefore, sifting through all of the diagnostic data and coming to a diagnosis is very difficult and takes a very skilled clinician.
There have been numerous approaches to the treatment of back pain over the years, and each treatment strategy has demonstrated some success. However, it appears that study after study confirms the efficacy of certain chiropractic treatments on low back pain.
How Chiropractic Care Helps with Back Pain
Chiropractors have many tools in their toolbelt. However, they are perhaps most known for the use of spinal adjustments. Many practice guidelines, which have been updated and revised with new data over the years, demonstrate the incredible benefits of spinal manipulations for the treatment of low back pain.
However, some people do not experience relief from back pain with the use of spinal manipulations. Further, some patients simply do not want to undergo the treatment for one reason or another. In these cases, chiropractors may have to consider other avenues of treatment such as exercise, massage, or even dietary changes.
Luckily, all of these other treatments also show signs of effectiveness when used appropriately to address a patient’s specific symptoms.
Importantly, it will always be the data gathered during the examination which will drive treatment decisions. If a patient’s back pain is deemed to be caused by him being overweight, a weight loss plan including exercise and diet modification may be the most effective treatment in the long term.
Anchor Health Chiropractic: Your Go-To Noblesville Chiropractor
At Anchor Health Chiropractic, we understand back pain. We have successfully treated countless patients who thought they would never recover from their back pain symptoms. But with a few simple adjustments and recommendations, these patients have gone on to lead pain-free lives.
You don’t have to continue to suffer from your back pain symptoms. A life without pain is within reach and chiropractic care can help you get there! If you’re tired of living with this pain day after day, book your appointment with us today.
