Back pain is something nearly all of us can relate to. Back pain is also something that nearly all of us WILL relate to within our lifetime. Sometimes the pain lasts for a few days and it disappears or sometimes the pain lasts for months or even years. Whether the back pain is temporary or chronic there is a solution to the pain. You might be pleasantly surprised to discover that it does not entail having to pop a pill or have surgery. The solution to your back pain is chiropractic.
What is chiropractic?
Chiropractic was created in the late 1800's by D.D. and B.J. Palmer. The belief is that the body has an inborn or innate intelligence and also has the capacity to heal itself if assisted to do so. The belief is also that subluxations or dysfunction in the spine can contribute to the malfunction of other parts of the body.
What should I expect when I see the chiropractor?
When you make an appointment to see your chiropractor he or she will make a take a full examination and determine a diagnosis after reviewing all of the information you've provided. Your chiropractor will want to know about your history and your family history. He or she will want to know about any diseases, past illnesses, where exactly your pain occurs and for how long it has occurred.
There will most likely be x-rays taken to determine the exact nature of the subluxation of the spine. Your chiropractor may also choose to use other diagnostic methods, as well. After all of this information has been reviewed then a plan of treatment will be determined.
What will my treatment plan entail?
Chiropractic truly looks at the individual. When you enter the chiropractor's office you are no longer a walking list of symptoms. You are an individual with a unique set of problems that can be treated by looking at all aspects of your health. Your chiropractor will determine how often you will need to come in for adjustments. Adjustments will entail having the chiropractor apply pressure to the spine in order to move it to its aligned position. Muscles are very strong and have a memory so even though you have had an adjustment it won't stay there permanently without consistent treatment.
Your chiropractor may also suggest a nutrition plan for you. If you have chronic back pain that might be complicated by obesity, he or she can help to find ways to bring you back to your normal weight. Your chiropractor may also suggest therapeutic exercises that will help to keep the muscles in place to assist in the adjustment. The exercises are not painful and are designed to complement the treatment.
If you are sick of taking drugs or are not interested in getting on the surgery table then chiropractic is the right thing for you.
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