If you experience back pain, know that you are not alone. Millions of Americans experience variations of back pain every day. While occasional or temporary back pain is common and usually not a cause of concern, it is important to recognize that if it is caused by an underlying condition that is left untreated, it has the potential to become ongoing and problematic. If back pain disrupts your daily life in and around Traverse City, MI, Dr. Jeremy Rudkin of Cherryland Chiropractic Centre offers a variety of chiropractic and complementary therapies that offer back pain relief.
Spinal Issues That Can Cause Pain
Back pain can manifest anywhere along the spine, from the neck to the coccyx. On occasion, the pain may extend and affect one or both legs or the head or arms. When experiencing back pain, it's common to face limitations in bending, sitting, walking, lifting, and other activities.
The causes of back pain are highly varied, and sometimes back pain is the result of long-term wear instead of a single, easily identifiable injury. Back pain manifests not only from damage to the spinal structure but also from supportive muscles and ligaments.
The following represent the most common back pain causes -
· Heavy or repetitive lifting.
· Bulging/Ruptured/Herniated Disc
· A sudden awkward movement.
· Leading a sedentary lifestyle without sufficient regular physical activity.
· Poor posture.
· Excess weight or obesity.
· Stress-induced muscle tension.
In addition, specific medical conditions have also been associated with back pain, such as –
· Arthritis – which may include –
· Osteoarthritis - refers to a gradual and natural erosion of cartilage in the joints.
· Ankylosing spondylitis - a condition with the potential to fuse the spine’s bones, causing less stiffness and pain.
· Spinal stenosis is a medical condition defined by narrowing the spaces within the spine.
· Osteoporosis is when bones become brittle, making them more prone to fracture.
· Sciatica - characterized by severe pain brought on by an aggravated sciatic nerve.
Chiropractic Care to Relieve Back Pain
Chiropractors offer a variety of manual adjustments and complementary therapies that relieve back pain.
· Chiropractic Adjustments.
· Neck Traction.
· Full Spinal Traction on a Roller Table.
· TENS Therapy.
· Chiropractic Massage Therapy –
· Cryotherapy.
· Therapeutic Ultrasound.
· Therapeutic Exercises, and more.
Contact a Leading Traverse City, MI, Chiropractor Near You Today.
You don't have to give up your active Michigan life due to intermittent or chronic back pain. Contact Dr. Rudkin or a member of the Cherryland Chiropractic Centre at 231-941-8650 or online.