Common Treatments For Back Pain

As anyone who has suffered through it can attest, back pain makes even the simplest tasks seemingly impossible. You never realize just how much you use the muscles and nerves in your back until suddenly the smallest movement sends shooting pain up your spine. Things that used to be simple, like bending over to tie your shoes, picking up a garbage can, or opening a cupboard, suddenly become painful and difficult.

If you are suffering from back pain, perhaps it's time to visit a chiropractor or physical therapist. Fortunately, there are several treatments for relieving back pain.

Chiropractic Adjustments

Chiropractors are medical professionals that focus on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal system and the nervous system problems. Most chiropractors use a natural hands-on approach that involves the manipulation of the spine to restore joint mobility, which can reduce pain in the back. These are called chiropractic adjustments.

Decompression Table 

A decompression table is another method of treating back pain. This table is a non-surgical device that can treat back, neck, leg, and arm pain by using distraction and positioning to reduce pressure on spinal discs and facet joints.
Cold Laser Therapy

This treatment is a brand new method recently approved by the FDA. It can be used to help pain caused by inflammation and wounds. Cold laser therapy used low-level lasers or LEDs to stimulate or inhibit cellular function which speeds up the healing process. It is especially effective in the treatment of inflammatory problems like carpal tunnel syndrome or plantar fascitis.

July 22, 2019