Back Pain

Back pain is a very common condition, affecting about 80% of Americans and being a leading cause of disability worldwide. Although painful and uncomfortable, it is not usually serious. Back pain can affect people of any age but it is significantly more common among adults aged between 35 to 55 years.

Back pain often develops without any specific cause that your doctor can identify with a test or imaging study. Some of the common conditions linked to it are:

• Strained muscles
  
• Strained ligaments
  
• A muscle spasm
  
• Bulging or ruptured disks
  
• Arthritis
  
• Skeletal irregularities
  
• Abnormal curvature of the spine
  
• Osteoporosis

BEST CHIROPRACTIC CARE FOR BACK PAIN RELIEF IN SEATTLE, WA

Chiropractic is a system of complementary medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignment’s of the joints, especially those of the spinal column, which are held to cause other disorders by affecting the nerves, muscles, and organs. Generally categorized as alternative medicine or complementary medicine.

Chiropractic care is based on an accurate diagnosis of your back pain. Your chiropractor should be informed of your medical history, current medications, ongoing medical conditions, traumatic/surgical history, and lifestyle factors.The practice is primarily used as a pain relief alternative for muscles, joints, bones, and connective tissue, such as cartilage, ligaments, and tendons.

Chiropractic doctors focus on these things and prepare a plan for the treatment. The plan may involve one or more adjustments in which the chiropractor adjusts the joints, using a controlled, sudden force to improve range and quality of motion. Chiropractors also incorporate nutritional counselling and exercise/rehabilitation into the treatment plan. The goals of chiropractic care include the restoration of function and prevention of injury in addition to back pain relief.

Call Seattle Chiropractic Spine and Injury Center for a free consultation today!