Symmetry Chiropractic and Wellness Plainfield

Low back porblems are very common.  Many people have more than one episode of low back pain, and many have back pain that continues without relief.  If you have low back problems, you are clearly not alone.  Standard medical management of back pain involves medications such as painkillers and muscle relaxers.  When the condition doesn't improve or even worsens, surgey may be performed.

Chiropractic care is the safest, drug-fre initial form of treatment for acute low back problems in adults.  The 1994 study by the federal government's Agency for Health Care Policy recommended that most patients, conservative treatment such as spinal manipulation should be pursued before surgical intervention is considered.

Falls, car accidents, sports strains and injuries, heavy lifting, or repetitive work may cause damage to the back.  Disc problems such as bulging or ruptured discs can irritate nerves that travel from the spinal cords.  Finally, arthritis can occur due to wear and tear on the back as we age.

Low back problems are more common in people who are in poor physical condition or work at jobs that require heavy lifting, lots of bending, or long periods of sitting or standing.  Chiropractic care help by correcting the source of the pain.  Early treatment is always better than just living with the pain.