If you have back pain from an injury or a chronic condition, it is important to seek treatment to prevent the discomfort from becoming chronic. At Expressions Chiropractic & Rehab in Cedar Hill, TX, we offer chiropractic treatments to reduce your pain and help you return to your normal routine quickly. You can learn more about the causes of back pain below:
Understanding Back Pain
Back pain, whether from a car accident or other personal injury, is more common in women than men. We'd also like you to know that a majority of people who suffer from it experience it in their lower back. You may also experience various symptoms, such as pain that increases when you sit or stand or discomfort that comes and goes. While back pain can sometimes resolve on its own, if it lasts longer than 12 weeks, it is essential to receive treatment since it can lead to permanent disability.
Causes of Back Pain
Back pain can develop due to a variety of causes. The discomfort can happen due to a slip or fall or if you overworked your muscles while playing sports. However, the pain can also be chronic from a health condition. If you have arthritis or fibromyalgia, these diseases can cause long-term back pain. Sometimes, the issue is degenerative disc disease, which could be due to your ome from your lifestyle. If you have a job that requires you to sit for long periods of time, it can contribute to back pain.
Diagnosing Back Pain
Before we can provide treatment, we have to perform a thorough evaluation to determine the root cause of your pain. The first part of the assessment consists of our practitioner asking you to complete a medical history report. Then, we will discuss your symptoms with you and perform a physical exam. This portion of the evaluation may consist of you moving a body part in a certain way and assessing your range of motion.
Chiropractic Treatment for Pain Relief
After the diagnosis, we will create a treatment plan that is suited for your specific needs. Our chiropractor may recommend that you receive chiropractic adjustments. During this treatment, our chiropractor will ask you to lie on your stomach. We will then perform an adjustment that realigns the spine and optimizes your nervous system function. Exercise therapy is another treatment we may offer. This method of our chiropractor guiding you through exercises that are specifically meant to stretch the affected region and improve function and flexion in that region.
Contact us for an Appointment Today!
If you are experiencing back pain, let our team at Expressions Chiropractic & Rehab in Cedar Hill, TX, help. To learn about the treatments that we offer and to schedule your first appointment, call us at (972) 291-4455 today.
