Common Causes of Back Pain and the Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Relief
You rely on your back throughout every minute of your day. It supports everything you do. When it hurts, life can’t be lived as fully or productively as it should be. However, chiropractic care can help you get back on track. Below, Dr. Richard Dobias and the team at Dobias Chiropractic Office of Palmerton, PA, share some of the most common causes of back pain and the role chiropractic care plays in relief.
The Root of Suffering
As you rely on your back so much, it is a common place for pain. Every time you sit, stand, lift something, bend, or perform any other activity, your back is involved. Unfortunately, this means that there are many ways in which it can be injured and impacted.
Many people suffer from back issues due to auto, sports, or work accidents. These incidents cause the body, especially the back, to sustain more force than it’s accustomed to. That force often leads to herniated discs, misalignment, and soft tissue injuries.
More commonly, however, pain in the back comes from ongoing and unhealthy daily habits. For example, poor posture is a common culprit, as is repetitive lifting. Standing for long periods, especially without supportive shoes, being highly active, being sedentary, and poor sleep positions can also lead to pain.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
One of the most effective things about chiropractic care is that it gets to the bottom of your pain. It doesn’t just treat the symptoms. It finds the root and corrects it, which removes the cause of the pain. This is typically accomplished through a combination of techniques, such as spinal adjustments to restore proper alignment and spinal decompression to relieve pressure from the nerves and discs.
Ultrasound therapy, massage therapy, and cold laser therapy are often utilized to address tension, scar tissue, and poor blood flow to damaged soft tissues. Therapeutic exercises effectively help relieve pain and strengthen the core, which can help prevent further pain. Lifestyle adjustments are also recommended to help patients address various factors that contribute to their injuries and pain.
Don’t let back pain keep you from living your best. Visit Dr. Dobias at Dobias Chiropractic Office of Lehighton, Slatington, Walnutport, and Palmerton, PA, for personalized, natural, and effective relief. Call (610) 826-2810 to schedule an appointment today.