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Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common health issues. It affects millions of people worldwide and greatly impacts their quality of life, mobility, and overall health. While back pain may originate from a variety of causes, chiropractic treatment offers a natural and effective approach to relief and recovery. The following conditions are some of the common causes of back pain.

 

Poor Posture:

Poor posture can develop from prolonged sitting, working on computers, or looking down at phones and tablets This puts stress on the spine, and long-term, can result in muscle imbalances and spinal misalignments. Due to poor posture or even trauma, such as previous car accidents, many people lose the natural curvature of the neck.This leads to increased tension in the posterior muscles and ligaments, resulting in neck pain and upper mid back pain.

 

Muscular Strain or Ligament Sprain:

Muscles and ligaments can become overly stretched or damaged from improper lifting or twisting, as well as lifting something that is too heavy. These strained muscles or sprained ligaments can cause inflammation, leading to pain and reduced mobility of the affected area.

 

Herniated or Bulging Discs:

The discs of the spine provide cushioning between the vertebrae. Herniation or bulging of the discs can occur with age, wear and tear, or injury of the discs. This can lead to localized pain, radiating pain down an arm, sciatica, numbness, or muscle weakness.

 

Degenerative Disc Disease:

Spinal discs can lose flexibility and hydration due age or poor spinal motion, which leads to disc degeneration. This can result in chronic back pain and stiffness, especially in the lower back.

 

How Chiropractic Care Helps Relieve Back Pain.

 

Chiropractic treatment provides an integrated approach to back pain by dealing with the causes of the problem, rather than masking symptoms. Here's how chiropractic can help:

 

Spinal Adjustments:

Chiropractic doctors make specific, gentle adjustments to the spine, correcting misalignments or subluxations, restoring its natural alignment and motion. This action helps decrease nerve interference, improves mobility, and reduces or relieves pain. Regular adjustments alleviate not just back pain but also help in the prevention of future problems by maintaining health in the spine.

 

Muscle Relaxation and Strengthening:

Chiropractic treatments often utilize methods for relaxing tight muscles and strengthening weak ones. Poor posture and repetitive injury are both common causes of muscle imbalance that often lead to back pain. Specific exercises can be utilized to strengthen the core muscles that support the spine, improve posture, and prevent recurrence.

 

Personalized Lifestyle Counseling:

Chiropractors often offer advice on lifestyle and ergonomic modifications to help patients avoid things known to bring on back pain. Examples include proper lifting techniques, suggestions on how to set up their workstation, and modifications of posture to minimize the daily stress on their spine.

 

Reducing Inflammation:

Inflammation is the body's response to injury, but at times, it does become chronic and creates ongoing discomfort. Chiropractic adjustments have been proven to reduce inflammation through improving blood flow and enhancing the the bodies natural healing.

Moreover, regular care can further allow chiropractic adjustments to enhance joint mobility and flexibility so that patients can move easier and with less pain. Increased mobility reduces stiffness and makes common activities more comfortable and enjoyable.

 

Why Choose Southern Life Chiropractic?

We successfully treat many patients with neck and back pain, utilizing manual hands on techniques, and gentle instrument adjustments. We utilize various in office therapies to help reduce muscular tension, improve spinal range of motion, and strengthen weak postural muscles. We offer appointments for acute pain relief as well as custom treatment plans to help you reach your health goals. Our office also has digital X-ray imaging on site for your convenience. If you would like to schedule an appointment call us at 931-488-8255 or request an appointment on our website and we will contact you as soon as possible to set up your appointment.

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Southern Life Chiropractic provides chiropractic care for the Spring Hill, Thompson Station, Columbia and the surrounding areas of middle Tennessee.  Chiropractor Dr. Blair Baxter DC specializes in rehabilitative care and pain relief for conditions such as neck pain, lower back pain, headaches, pinched nerves, whiplash, & sciatica.

                             

                                                           

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