There are different ways to classify back pain. Therefore, we begin by finding out the cause of the back pain and developing a framework to have it corrected.
If your backache results from a build-up of pressure on the back, we could help. Massage works to ease the buildup and ensures the muscles on your back get enough supply of blood. This works to reduce the pain you are feeling and speeds recovery.
If you’re experiencing back pain, it may be due to poor posture, muscle weakness, or an injury. A chiropractor can treat back pain, neck pain, sciatica, joint problems, sprains, strains, osteoarthritis, herniated discs, and other musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.
Acupuncture also helps your body to release endorphins and opioids, the chemicals that the body uses to fight pain. You will experience relief from the first session, and after several sessions, the pain usually decreases significantly.
Look for a chiropractor that uses the diversified treatment style because it is evidence-based. You should be cautious of practitioners that overpromise or claim that they can cure serious illnesses. Chiropractors can provide a lot of benefits, but they cannot cure diseases.
Any age can benefit from chiropractic care. Babies, toddlers, and newborns can receive treatment for conditions. Babies can experience torticollis or a spasm in the sternocleidomastoid muscle that mothers notice during breastfeeding when a child can’t turn their neck. Children, adults, and seniors can benefit from chiropractic care.
Depending on the practitioner, chiropractic appointments last anywhere from eight minutes to an hour. For Dr. Joshua Konu at Human Integrated Performance he likes to have a minimum of 15 minutes. That gives enough time to do a reassessment and also to provide thorough treatment. For individuals with more than one problem, a 30-minute appointment or an extended appointment will allow enough time to treat multiple areas.
You should consider seeing a chiropractor if you notice that your joints are not moving well, locking up, or feeling ‘out of place.’ If you are experiencing these pains in your knee, foot, ankle, wrist, back, neck, jaw, or shoulder, you should seek a chiro for treatment.
The chiropractic adjustment works by finding the joint that’s not working as it should, applying a high velocity, low amplitude force to the specific area to increase the joint space. Thus, forcing the joint to relax, improving mobility in the area, and stimulating blood flow to the affected area to promote healing.
When you first visit your chiropractor, you should expect to give a thorough history. You will then receive a consent form, which is consent to treat. The initial exam should include a physical exam, a range of motion test, and a neurological screen. After that, the chiropractor will do a thorough orthopedic screen to pinpoint the problem. After this, they will provide a report of findings and provide you with some treatment options. You will receive a personalized treatment plan. After the treatment plan is completed, the chiropractor will reassess to determine if the treatment can end officially or if additional measures are required.