Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Back Pain

Over 69 million Americans deal with chronic pain. Among these, the second most common reason Americans must see their doctor is lower back pain. Most people prefer to find other solutions for their pain other than medication.



That is where chiropractic care comes in. It is a potential medicine-free alternative for pain management. It helps you get rid of neck pain or lower back pain.

 

Chiropractic Care


 

You can develop back pain by way of sports injuries, muscle strains, and accidents. Chiropractors address these injuries using spinal manipulation and a variety of other treatments. The leading theory behind the operation of chiropractic care is that if the musculoskeletal structure of the body—more specifically the spine—is in proper alignment, the body will begin to heal itself.



The method is so effective that you almost always will not need drugs or surgery to boost healing. Spinal and joint manipulation can help restore joint mobility in places with tissue injury. Tissue injury can result from falling, sitting without a proper backrest, and repetitive stress to joints.

 

Chiropractic care is a primary pain relief method for joints, muscles, and bones. It also works for strained connective tissues like ligaments, cartilage, and tendons. At times, chiropractic care works along with other conventional medical treatments.

 

Your Visit to the Chiropractor


 

The first visit to the chiropractor will last between 30 and 60 minutes. During the visit, the chiropractor will evaluate you from several angles. They will query you about your intentions for the treatment and your medical history. Some of the questions you will have to answer include:

 

  • Are you taking any medicines?
     

  • Do you have any ongoing health problems?
     

  • What is your diet like?
     

  • What type of lifestyle do you have?
     

  • Do you do any exercises?
     

  • Do you have any mental stress?
     

  • Do you have any past injuries?
     

  • What past illnesses have you dealt with?
     

  • What are your sleeping habits?
     

  • What about your use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs?

     

After these questions, your chiropractor will run a few tests for a physical examination. This will include testing the mobility of your spine. You might have to get X-rays of your back or joints with problems. They will also do other tests like checking your blood sugar. All these are to assess whether other problems might be contributing to your back pain.

 

Treatment


 

Your treatment will begin on the second visit. You will need to lie on a specially designed table which is where the chiropractor performs the spinal manipulation. The professional performs spinal manipulation by hand and will move a specific joint in your spine to its complete range, then use a light thrust.

 

The movement of the joints will realign your spine to become straight; this is called an adjustment. The chiropractor will also advise on other exercise at home and diet and lifestyle. In subsequent visits, they might also incorporate massages and other treatments for soft tissues.


 

For more chiropractic care for back pain, contact Beyer Functional Wellness at our office in Mokena, Illinois. You can call us at (708) 719-9100 to book an appointment today.

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