Do you struggle with back pain? You’re not alone. In fact, over 80% of people will experience back pain in their lifetime. But the good news is that there are simple, effective solutions to help you overcome this challenge. In this post, we’ll show you the main causes of back pain and how a chiropractor is your go-to solution for these issues.
Understanding Back Pain
Pain can come in many different forms. There is acute pain which typically comes on very fast and has a strong inflammatory component. This is when we injure ourselves doing something, or wake up with new pain. Chronic pain is different and it is typically a longstanding issue that can come and go.
This type usually involves more components as the body has learned compensation patterns over time to help us avoid the pain. Chiropractic care can help you at any stage of pain, whether you just hurt yourself, woke up with something, or have been struggling with an issue for many years.
Is It Good To Go to a Chiropractor for Back Pain?
A chiropractor should be the first thing that pops into your head when you feel back pain. They are trained to the deepest extent in diagnosing and treating all conditions related to the spine. The spine may seem simple as it’s “just our back,” but in reality, there are many moving parts that are intimately connected.
There are 24 vertebrae (bones of the spine) as well as 31 other bones connected to the spine making up a total of 364 joints, but we can’t forget about the 40 different muscles attaching to the spine, as well as the 62 nerves that exit the spine. A chiropractor will be able to figure out exactly which components are contributing to your back pain and work with you to get them back to normal.
What Kind of Back Pain Can a Chiropractor Help With?
As we just learned, there are a lot of joints, muscles and nerves that make up our back. Any issue with these can be treated by a chiropractor. The most common manifestations of back pain are: localized joint pain, muscle or ligament sprains/strains, chronic tension and stiffness from poor posture, headaches and migraines, sciatica and disc herniations, as well as arthritis and degeneration.
Are Chiropractors Worth the Money?
When it comes to our health, it’s hard to put a price on it. We typically take our good health for granted, until we no longer have it. At Body Science Therapy in Mississauga, we care about not only helping you get back to feeling like you again, but finding the root cause of the issue and correcting that, so you don’t experience the problem again and again.
How Many Times a Week Can You See a Chiropractor?
How often you see your chiropractor depends on the condition you present with. For severe conditions or very acute flare-ups, it may be 2-3 treatments per week to get the issue under control. In most cases, it is just once per week and eventually less than that. Chiropractic treatment plans can help with many common conditions including neck pain, knee pain and sports injuries.
Chiropractic Treatment Techniques for Back Pain Relief
There are many treatment options a chiropractor can use to get you better. These include chiropractic adjustments (aka spinal manipulative therapy), soft tissue therapy (manual muscle release), spinal decompression, microconditioning therapy (for inflammation), as well as functional rehabilitation exercises (including stretches, mobility and strengthening). Your Chiropractor in Mississauga will include the treatments most relevant to your condition to get you better as fast as possible.
Bottom Line
Now that you’ve learned about the many causes of back pain, it’s time to take action. Our chiropractor is ready to help you eliminate the issue, whatever the cause. Book your appointment today and let’s work together to build a healthier and more resilient you.
