Common Questions About Back Pain Relief

Common Questions About Back Pain

Back pain can be extreme in its severity, and this can lead you to think that it will require drastic measures to get rid of it. Fortunately, it is rarely the case that such measures turn out to be needed. The severity of the pain is more related to the sensitivity of the nerves in the area than the actual severity of the injury.

The idea of getting chiropractic treatments for low back pain relief and other back-related pain often brings questions. Here are some answers:

man suffering from a chronic back pain

What Causes Back Pain?

  • In most cases, it is caused by strains and sprains. These soft tissue injuries can be caused by overexertion, twisting in the wrong way, improper lifting, accidents, and more.
  • Sometimes, your back may suddenly start hurting due to a problem that has actually been going on for years. Poor posture, an uneven gait, weakened back muscles, or spinal misalignments can cause this type of effect.
  • High impacts from events such as car crashes, falls from ladders and other high places, and football tackles can knock your vertebrae out of alignment.
  • Disease processes such as osteoarthritis or scoliosis often cause back pain.

Will Back Pain Go Away On its Own?

In some cases, the answer is yes. Most strains and sprains, for example, will heal within six to eight weeks if there is no other damage or aggravating factor involved. However, you will likely want treatment in order to speed this up.

Other times, the pain won't resolve by itself. If you have misaligned vertebrae, osteoarthritis, or some other structural problem, it will need to be corrected in order to end your pain.

How Does a Chiropractor Help?

Spinal adjustments are the mainstays of chiropractic treatment, and it is likely that these will be recommended. Therapeutic massage, spinal decompression, and corrective exercises may be added if your condition calls for these treatments. Plans for treatment typically include more than one modality for faster and more complete recovery.

Get In Touch With Our Local Chiropractor Today

To be evaluated by our chiropractor for your back pain, just call us at West Knoxville Chiropractor in Tennessee. We'll be glad to help you.

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