Mid & Low Back Pain

Pain in the upper back between the shoulder blades and ribs is one of the most common conditions we see...and have great success in treating.

What Causes Mid and Upper Back Pain?

Poor work and study postures such as a head forward posture or inward rotated shoulders can weaken these muscles and contribute to chronic pain and increased chance of injury. Often mid back pain can be a referred pain from a problem in the lower neck or shoulder. Pain may be accompanied by burning or tingling pain in this area as the result of prolonged inflammation and stiffness.

How Does Chiropractic Help?

Chiropractic adjustments will restore proper alignment of all segments of the spine, which will help release spasms, pinched nerves, and increase proper motion through the mid back and ribs. Other therapies such as the roller bed, electric stimulation, or even spinal decompression have been proven effective in combination with chiropractic manipulations. Finally Dr. Hall will show you exercises and stretches that are essential in strengthening those muscles and improving posture so to help you achieve long term relief, and injury prevention.

Low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide, and experts estimate that as many as 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some time in our lives.

What Can Cause Back Pain?

The back is a complicated structure of bones, joints, ligaments and muscles. You can sprain ligaments, strain muscles, rupture disks, and irritate joints, all of which can lead to back pain. While sports injuries or accidents can cause back pain, sometimes the simplest of movements—for example, picking up a pencil from the floor— can have painful results. In addition, arthritis, poor posture, obesity, and psychological stress can cause or complicate back pain. Back pain can also directly result from disease of the internal organs, such as kidney stones, kidney infections, blood clots, or bone loss.

What Chiropractic Does to Treat Low Back Pain.

At Bodyworks we combine chiropractic manipulations, massage, spinal decompression, with appropriate stretches and exercises to help you move through the phases of recovery from low back pain. First we focus on pain relief and inflammation reduction. Then we help you return to activity by increasing range of motion and muscle strength. An effective treatment plan should address these phases and possibly other factors including: activity modification, posture, and nutrition.

Tips to Prevent Back Pain:

Maintain a healthy diet and weight.
Remain active—under the supervision of your doctor of chiropractic.
Avoid prolonged inactivity or bed rest.
Warm up or stretch before exercising or other physical activities, such as gardening.
Maintain proper posture.
Wear comfortable, low-heeled supportive shoes.
Sleep on a mattress of medium firmness to minimize any curve in your spine.
Lift with your knees, keep the object close to your body, and do not twist when lifting.
Quit smoking. Smoking impairs blood flow, resulting in oxygen and nutrient deprivation to spinal tissues.
Work with your doctor of chiropractic to ensure that your computer workstation is ergonomically correct

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