We’ve all experienced it one time or another. We’ve lifted, pulled, pushed or bent wrong and had a sudden back ache. It may be a sharp knife-like pain or a dull ache, but no mistaking, it’s there. Sometimes, it’s gone by morning, but if we’ve really strained it, the pain may still be there the next day. If we wait a few days, it may ease off and go away, but other times, the pain can be stubborn and we need to see a Chiropractor Vestal NY for pain relief. Many people see chiropractors for back pain. In fact, it’s one of the most common reasons to make a chiropractic appointment.
Chiropractors usually utilize a hands on approach to back pain treatment. On a first visit, they typically will take x-rays to see if there is a visible misalignment. After examining the x-rays, the chiropractor will feel the spine to assess its alignment. The belief of chiropractic care is that the body will ultimately heal itself, if the spine is in proper alignment. The chiropractor will usually do a gentle adjustment to the spine to help relieve the back pain and help mobility. Most back pain usually resolves within 2 – 6 weeks and chiropractic care can speed this up greatly.
Though most chiropractic adjustments for Back Pain Vestal NY are painless, the thought of an adjustment frightens some people. There are other chiropractic techniques that are frequently used now that allow the doctor to avoid any type of manual manipulation. One is an activator (a small hand held device that taps the back). This allows the Chiropractor Vestal NY to adjust the vertebra in the back without any physical manipulation.
Chiropractors also use painless electronic muscle stimulation to relax tense muscles. This gives many great pain relief, as does massage, which is also a common chiropractic recommendation for back pain.
Seeing a chiropractor usually will help if you are suffering from back pain. Will the pain go away on it’s own? Maybe so, but with chiropractic care the back pain will go away faster and hopefully stay away for good instead of having frequent flare-ups from misalignment, weak muscles and misuse.
