How A Chiropractor Treats Low Back Pain

By Thommas M Tommas


Each year, approximately 22 million Americans pay at least one visit to a chiropractor. More than one-third of these individuals are seeking relief from pain in different sections of their back. Low back pain is a particularly common complaint and may be caused by stress, muscle strain, accidents, or sports injuries. As medical professionals, chiropractors are qualified to perform spinal manipulations that adjust spinal structures and restore mobility to the back.

Hands-on spinal adjustments align areas of the musculoskeletal structure of the body. Chiropractors realizing that the human body has the capacity to heal itself without any need for medication or surgery. Spinal manipulation provides mobility to joints that have been restricted by tissue injury. It is an alternative form of pain relief and may be used in along with other medical treatment provided by another healthcare provider.

Before beginning treatment, the chiropractor captures patient medical history and conducts a physical examination. In certain cases, diagnostic imaging or laboratory tests may be used to determine whether chiropractic treatment is appropriate for the lower back pain being experienced. Absent any warning signs, the chiropractor will then make one or more manual adjustments to the joints.

The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics provides a research regarding the biochemistry of discs in the spinal system. Normal joint movement helps to remove fluid and waste from spinal discs and improves nutrient flow into the discs. Motion is required to keep spinal intervertebral discs healthy because these do not receive a direct blood supply. When normal joint motion decreases, so do sulfates, glucose, proteoglycan, and oxygen content which are substances are essential for healthy spinal discs.

Spinal manipulation is characterized by a controlled movement that improves the alignment and range of motion of the spine. Chiropractors have specialized training to perform spinal adjustments and the treatment is particularly effective for acute pain in the lower back. Some chiropractors supplement spinal adjustments with recommendations regarding exercise, rehabilitation, and physical therapy. Diet and general conditioning affect overall health, which can have an impact on the health of the spine.

In addition to the discomfort noted, lower back pain can be aggravating because it may limit daily activities. Once lower back pain begins getting treatment as soon as possible will provide much-needed relief and ongoing chiropractic care can prevent a one-time occurrence from becoming a chronic situation. Chiropractic treatment is based on the correct diagnosis of the back pain and requires an understanding of patient health history including knowledge of what caused the pain.




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