Lower Back Chiropractic Adjustment

Causes of Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is often caused by injuries or a strain in the back muscle.  This type of pain can occur for weeks and even months.  Many individuals are seeking chiropractors for treatment as opposed to prescription drugs or surgery.  Chiropractic treatment for lower back pain is said to be just as effective as medical treatments.  Lower back pain will typically improve in several weeks.  There is no instant cure for back pain, but visiting a chiropractor can make a patient more comfortable during the healing process.  A chiropractic adjustment, also known as spinal manipulation, is proven to relieve tension in the lower back and reduce sore or tight muscles.

What is a Chiropractic Adjustment?

A chiropractic adjustment is used to fix the misalignment of the vertebrae in the spine.  When misalignment occurs, the patient will begin to have restricted movement in the spine and back.  Chiropractors believe that restricted movement in the spine is the cause of back pain.  In order to treat the constrained spine, chiropractors use the spinal manipulation technique.  The goal is to improve mobility within the spine, resulting in decreased back pain.  During spinal manipulation, physicians will apply force to the joint with their hands.  The forced applied by the physician will push the spine beyond its typical range of motion.  This is a painless process, but it can cause mild discomfort for some patients.