Back Pain
Back Pain Treatment the Natural Way at Westport Chiropractic and Acupuncture
Did
you realize that back pain is a leading cause of disability and lost
wages worldwide? It's so common that the World Health Organization
estimates the lifetime prevalence is upwards of 70%. At Westport
Chiropractic and
Acupuncture, our staff is committed to helping the 7 out of 10
people expected to experience back pain by providing natural and
non-invasive services expertly designed to meet individual needs and
goals.
Back Pain: Common
Causes and Risk Factors
Despite
how common back pain is, it's often not possible to tell exactly
what's causing it. The good news is that research shows even
idiopathic cases can respond positively to holistic and non-invasive
treatment such as chiropractic care and acupuncture.
When
back pain is diagnosable, the most common underlying conditions
include things like osteoarthritis (joint inflammation), spinal
stenosis (degenerative narrowing of bony openings in the spine
through which nerves travel), muscle spasms, joint subluxations or
misalignments, and disc conditions (including disc bulge, disc
herniation, and degenerative disc disease).
Common
risk factors for back pain include obesity, advancing age, sedentary
lifestyle, and physically demanding occupations. Traumatic accidents
like car crashes and falls can also lead to back pain. Given these
risk factors, you can see how back pain can affect people of all
ages.
Signs and Symptoms of Back Pain
Back
pain can vary greatly in frequency and type. Many people report
throbbing, aching, or dull pain in the back. It may become sharp with
certain movements and also present with back stiffness and muscle
spasms.
If
the underlying back pain condition also leads to compression of a
spinal nerve root near the spine, then additional symptoms may
include numbness, weakness, tingling, and pain in an arm or leg
innervated by the affected nerve.
How a Westport Chiropractor Resolves Back Pain Naturally
Conventional
treatment for back pain often includes medications or surgery,
approaches which are more invasive and not appropriate for all
people. Chiropractic care, including adjustments and postural
correction techniques, can safely be used on people of all ages and
health backgrounds. A Westport chiropractor can use manual and
tool-assisted techniques to realign spinal joints and reduce back
pain intensity in as little as one to two sessions.
Additional
services we offer at our chiropractic clinic, which enhance the
healing effects of chiropractic, include:
- Acupuncture: trigger biological changes in the body which affect tissue healing, anti-inflammation, and pain reduction
- Lipo-Light and Acu-Thin: when combined with a healthy diet and exercise, these services can help you lose weight and reduce the amount of force imposed on your spine
Laid Up with Back Pain?
Contact
us now at (203) 227-4474 to
schedule an initial consultation.