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Chiropractic Back Pain Treatment

Redwood City, CA

New Patient Chiropractic Evaluation Only $98

Awender Chiropractic Back Pain Treatments

Back pain is a common problem that can be extremely debilitating. Luckily, our chiropractors in Redwood City are highly skilled in delivering effective back pain treatments.

Chiropractic care is a great option for those looking for a natural way to ease back pain. Unlike other treatments that may come with unpleasant side effects, chiropractic care is gentle and safe, and it works with your body’s natural ability to heal itself. With continued treatment, your entire body will become stronger and less vulnerable to back pain and injury in the future.

If you’re suffering from back pain, don’t wait – call our office today to schedule an appointment with one of our chiropractors.

Effective Back Pain Relief

Our chiropractors will examine your back pain to determine the cause. Once we identify the cause of your pain, our goal is to then offer effective back pain relief. Some causes of back pain include:

Herniated disc

Your discs are located between the vertebrae. Discs are gel-like cushions that ease your movements and prevent the vertebrae from pressing on nerves. If a disc herniates, it slips out of its proper place and can interfere with nerve signal flow. You may also experience back pain, arm or leg weakness and numbness.

Sciatica

Your sciatic nerve leaves your spine near the base. If this nerve is compressed due to a vertebra that has moved or a herniated disc, you experience lower back pain, hip pain, and leg pain.

Vertebrae subluxation

Your vertebrae are the bones of your spine. These can shift out of alignment and cause pain and pressure.

Spinal abnormalities

If your spine is curved in an unnatural way, you may be dealing with scoliosis or kyphosis which can increase your back pain.

Muscular imbalances

A muscle strain, tension or an imbalance may lead to pain in your back or can pull a vertebra out of alignment.

The above reasons for back pain and other causes of your discomfort are all treated effectively through chiropractic care. Our chiropractors will gently position your vertebrae to alleviate nerve pressure and herniated discs.

We also use massage therapy to eliminate muscular tension and scar tissue from previous injuries. Our treatments may also include spinal decompression to create more space for the proper placement of herniated discs.

Our health team cares for your back pain by teaching you proper posture and corrective exercises to support a strong and healthy core.

Causes of Back Pain

Our spine does a lot of heavy lifting. It is the structure that holds us up, lets us move and protects the spinal cord. When the spine isn’t operating as well as it could, the result is often back pain. Back pain is the number one reason people miss work, and more than three quarters of us will experience it in our lifetime. Chiropractic care can help keep your spine and back healthy and functioning smoothly, so you can get on with your daily routine.

The spine and back form a complex anatomical design. The spine is a series of interlocking vertebrae, bones that form joints cushioned by rubbery discs. Nerve roots from the spinal cord branch out through the spine to send signals back and forth between all parts of the body and the brain. Ligaments, muscles, tendons and fascia (connective tissue beneath the skin) interact to support the spine and let us sit, stand, walk and run.

Unfortunately, things can go wrong with any of these components. You can sprain ligaments, strain muscles or rupture disks. Spinal joints can move out of position or lose their flexibility. Nerves can become irritated and inflamed. Fascia can develop painful knots. Bad posture, scoliosis (curvature of the spine) and obesity are also common contributors to back pain.

How Chiropractors Treat Back Pain

Back pain is a common problem that can be caused by a variety of factors, ranging from muscle strain to degenerative diseases. Fortunately, there are a number of effective treatment options available, and chiropractors are often able to provide relief. Chiropractors specialize in treating mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and they have extensive training in how the structures of the back can affect the rest of the body. As a result, they are often able to identify the source of back pain and develop an individualized treatment plan. In many cases, chiropractic care can provide significant relief from back pain.

Chiropractic Exam

When you have an initial appointment with a chiropractor, they will take a medical history and ask about your daily routine to assess whether any of your regular activities might be contributing to your back pain. It could be poor posture, incorrect ergonomics (arrangement of your workspace) or improper lifting techniques. They will evaluate how well your spine is functioning by checking alignment, range of motion, strength and flexibility.

When the exam is complete, the chiropractor will discuss a treatment plan with you for your back pain. Chiropractors have many tools to help alleviate pain, but the signature treatment is the “adjustment,” also known as spinal manipulation.

Using manual techniques, chiropractors assess misalignments or vertebral fixations (restricted joint movement) in the back that could be causing discomfort. They employ highly specific movements with carefully applied pressure and pulses to correct these misalignments (called subluxations). The focus is on restoring mobility to the spinal joints, which as a result can loosen tight muscles, calm irritated nerves and allow your body to heal naturally.

Chiropractic Back Adjustment

Spinal manipulation is widely recognized as a first-line treatment for back pain. One medical review of 26 clinical trials looked at treatments including spinal manipulation for chronic low-back pain, the most common type of back pain. It concluded that spinal manipulation is as effective as medication or other therapies to reduce pain and improve function.

Other chiropractic treatments for back pain may include:

Flexion-distraction, a form of spinal flexing which uses a special table that creates a negative pressure to pull bulging discs back into the spine
Stretches to help increase flexibility in the spine
Manual soft tissue release techniques to break up scar tissue or knots in fascia (connective tissue under the skin)
Ultrasound, laser, electrotherapy or other soft tissue treatments to reduce inflammation and soreness
A chiropractor can also suggest exercises you can do at home to strengthen your back. They can recommend ways to improve your posture or work habits, which will also help you avoid further injury.

When your spine is functioning properly, the rest of your body tends to follow. Many people find they feel a sense of relief and well-being after an adjustment. It may take a series of treatments to address back pain, but if your back is bothering you and you are looking for a natural approach, a chiropractor can diagnose and treat you without drugs or surgical intervention.

 

Tips to Prevent Back Pain

  • Maintain a healthy diet and weight
  • Quit smoking to ensure that maximum oxygen and nutrient amounts reach spinal tissues
  • Make sure ongoing chiropractic care is part of your wellness lifestyle
  • Be active, avoid leading a sedentary lifestyle
  • Maintain proper posture
  • Wear properly fitted shoes with customized orthotics
  • Warm up and stretch before all physical activities, including chores like yard work
  • Lift with your knees, with objects close to your body
  • Avoid twisting when lifting

Talk to your chiropractor about creating an ergonomically correct workstation.

For Back Pain Relief Contact our Redwood City Chiropractor Today!

Are you tired of dealing with constant back pain? Do you want to find a solution that will provide long-lasting relief? Look no further than Awender Chiropractic for all of your back pain needs.

Our experienced chiropractors will create a custom treatment plan specifically designed to address your individual needs and eliminate your back pain.

Don’t let back pain control your life any longer. Contact Awender Chiropractic and start on the path to a pain-free life today.

Our service options are available for your entire family, so we encourage you to schedule your appointment by calling us today at (650) 366-1273.

Chiropractic Evaluation:

New Patients Only    $98

Massage Special: 50 minutes

New Patients Only    $98

Spinal Decompression:

New Patients Only  $98