Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common ailments known, affecting 70-90% of people at some time in their life and for many people it is a long term chronic issue causing much discomfort and suffering, leading to a lower quality of life, inhibiting movement and lifestyle, and at times causing depression. Sufferers may find that they are not able to play with their children or grandchildren, or engage in sport, leading to not being able to enjoy life as normal, and it being a major cause of absenteeism, many people require time off work, even to the point of no longer being able to engage in work of a physical nature.
The factors contributing to back pain are many and varied and include sprain from lifting, falls, sitting for too long, stress, lack of or incorrect exercise, bad posture, poor nutrition, etc.
Your Chiropractor will advise you on eliminating any underlying causes and treat your back with spinal adjustments to realign and restore the mobility of your spine and advise you on posture and nutrition and advise you on exercises to help correct your spine.
Studies investigating the treatment of back pain with Chiropractic adjustments show that it is as effective and in some studies more effective than treatment with drugs, without the side effects resulting from drug therapy. These studies have investigated the effects of spinal adjustments applied in isolation, not involving any other intervention. A few studies investigating the use of spinal adjustments used concurrently with postural advice and exercise programs have shown even better results especially in regards to preventing the recurrence of back pain.
When you first see your Chiropractor a case history will be taken, a thorough examination given, if required x-rays will be ordered and after all factors pertaining to your case are considered treatment will be given according to your individual circumstances.
The factors contributing to back pain are many and varied and include sprain from lifting, falls, sitting for too long, stress, lack of or incorrect exercise, bad posture, poor nutrition, etc.
Your Chiropractor will advise you on eliminating any underlying causes and treat your back with spinal adjustments to realign and restore the mobility of your spine and advise you on posture and nutrition and advise you on exercises to help correct your spine.
Studies investigating the treatment of back pain with Chiropractic adjustments show that it is as effective and in some studies more effective than treatment with drugs, without the side effects resulting from drug therapy. These studies have investigated the effects of spinal adjustments applied in isolation, not involving any other intervention. A few studies investigating the use of spinal adjustments used concurrently with postural advice and exercise programs have shown even better results especially in regards to preventing the recurrence of back pain.
When you first see your Chiropractor a case history will be taken, a thorough examination given, if required x-rays will be ordered and after all factors pertaining to your case are considered treatment will be given according to your individual circumstances.