Low Back Pain
What causes low back pain?
- Muscle or Ligament Tear or Pull
- Disc Rupture
- Bone Misalignment
For more than 90 years now, chiropractors have been treating millions of people for low back pain—and getting amazing results. Articles on orthopedics published in recent journals show that Chiropractic techniques are the most effective treatment for common low backpain. We offer the most gentle, state-of-the-art Chiropractic methods to relieve your pain—all without the use of surgery or drugs. Some low back conditions require surgery, but in most instances low back conditions can be cured with simple, painless, Chiropractic methods. See what our patients say about the effectiveness of our treatment.
Discs
Discs do not slip. The attachments to the vertebrae above and below the disc prevent slipping. Discs do tear, bulge, herniate, prolapse, rupture, and dessicate. The chiropractic approach to disc problems is to help restore better motion and position to the spinal joints. Besides reducing disc bulging, better spinal function helps decrease inflammation so the slow process of healing the surrounding soft tissues can begin.
Sciatica
Sciatica usually begins as an acute pain in the lower back and then extends down the back of either leg. The pain usually worsens with long periods of sitting or standing. The sciatic nerves are formed by five pairs of nerves exiting the spine in the lower back. They may endure abnormal pressure from bugling, herniated, or ruptured discs, resulting in swelling, inflamation, and pain when coughing, sneezing, or moving. By restoring joint motion and postioning, chiropractic care can improve disc height and spacing. Removing the source of pressure on the sciatic nerve roots allows them to heal.
Surgery
Surgery may alleviate low back pain, but at considerable risk. Surgical treatment often involves removing the facet joints at the back of the offending vertebrae, exposing the spinal cord. When a bulging disc puts pressure on the spinal cord or a nerve root, resulting in numbness, tingling, or leg pain, the surgical treatment involves cutting away the bulging disc tissue. This can permanently alter its ability to separate and cushion the adjacent bones, yet rarely addresses the underlying structural cause(s) of the problem. Chiropractic treatment is gentler, safer, and more effective than surgery.
Chiropractic removes the cause, not just the symptoms of your low back pain. Call GetBack Chiropractic at (408) 730-1991 today for an examination to see if Chiropractic can help you, or contact us by e-mail.