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Chiropractors aim to reduce low back pain by restoring joint mobility and proper alignment in the spine, through a process called spinal manipulation. Controlled force is applied hands-on to individual joints of the spine, to loosen them up and to stretch or break tight muscle tissue surrounding them.
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Overview Most of us experience lower back pain at least once in our lifetime. It may be a common problem for those working in the IT industry (and sitting at a desk for prolonged periods of time) or those who do a lot of physical work. Some of the most common causes of back pain are falls, prolonged sitting, obesity, heavy lifting, sedentary jobs and excessive reaching. Lower back pain, when resolved on its own, is probably a result of muscle pull/strain. In some cases, however, the pain may last for a little longer and that is when a ligament or joint sprain is suspected. There are different types of treatments that can be used to treat lower back pain. One such method is Chiropractic care. Studies have shown that the manual therapies used by chiropractors have proven to be an effective treatment for lower back pain.
How does chiropractic care work? EXAMINATION An initial visit would involve a consultation where the patient gives a brief synopsis of their lower back pain such as the areas of pain, its duration, frequency etc. The chiropractor may then ask a few more questions to help understand the patient’s medical history. The chiropractor would then examine the patient using different methods to determine the spinal segments (muscles, ligaments, joints) that would require chiropractic treatment.
How does chiropractic care work? (cont.) ASSESSMENT After the initial examination, the chiropractor may classify the pain into one of the different categories. A serious injury may include a fracture, infection or a major neurological problem (such as nerve problem where the nerve root of the lower back may be compressed or pinched). Mechanical back pain in the lumbar spine is the most common form of back pain. Having a diagnosis helps the chiropractor to identify the right treatment that would be required. The chiropractor may refer more serious injuries to another medical specialist if needed.
How does chiropractic care work? (cont.) TREATMENT The chiropractic adjustment helps reduce joint restrictions or misalignments in the spine and to decrease inflammation and pain as a result. It could also be used in other joints in the body such as knees and shoulders. Chiropractors help improve spine health and nervous system function by increasing joint mobility and ultimately function. This helps the body manage the symptoms caused by lower back pain. Patients with lower back pain are known to experience reduced pain and discomfort, decreased inflammation, improved flexibility and range of motion and also increased muscle tone strength through chiropractic care.
Conclusion More and more people are becoming tired of using pills as a solution and are looking for other ways to treat their pain. Chiropractors undergo extensive training to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal problems. A good chiropractor will refer the patient to other medical professionals if the diagnosis is beyond the scope of his or her practice.
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