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An unfortunate symptom caused by chronic back pain is depression. It isn’t hard to understand the relationship between depression and back pain. Chronic sufferers of any type of pain are susceptible to depression because the pain becomes a part of their everyday life. It alters the way in which they perform all tasks, how they relate to people around them, how they do their job, it can interfere … [Read more...]
Massage Therapy for Neck Pain Neck pain can be caused by various reasons including sitting at a desk for long hours, poor posture, or blunt force trauma. Massage therapy can relieve neck pain temporarily. Some types of massage that have shown to help neck pain include Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, and Trigger Point Therapy. Swedish massage focuses on releasing tension by applying … [Read more...]
Degenerative Arthritis Degenerative changes can also be referred to as osteoarthritis of the spine, which is a common form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis happens when the vertebrae spaces narrow and bone spurs form. This causes the bones to rub together causing the vertebral joints and cartilage areas to become swollen and painful. This usually affects the lower back and neck. Overtime, the … [Read more...]
Causes of Back Pain There can be a number of causes that lead to back pain. Depending on how you injured your back, pain can occur in the upper, middle and lower regions of the back. Pain can result from a herniation, a disc putting pressure on a nerve, damaged facet joints and overuse of muscles and ligaments. Lower back pain is often caused by injuries or a strain in the back muscle. Poor … [Read more...]
What is Chiropractic? Chiropractic treatment is a method that aims to improve the flow of nerve transmission. Doctors will use their hands to release pain in nerves caused by misaligned joints and bones. Instead of performing surgery or prescribing medicine, chiropractors use non-invasive methods to get to the root of the problem. The most commonly used method is called a spinal adjustment … [Read more...]
Diagnosing the Slipped Disc To determine if you have a slipped disc, the chiropractor will ask you questions pertaining to your medical history. He/she may also take x-rays or perform orthopedic or neurological exam which will determine if you have weak muscles or a specific problem area. Chiropractors will also perform a thorough examination on your posture. Poor posture can lead to … [Read more...]
Causes of Lower Back Pain Lower back pain is often the result of an injury or strain in the muscles. The duration of pain depends on the severity of the injury, but can last several weeks or 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 … [Read more...]
Chiropractic Network Some chiropractors use a technique called Network Spinal Analysis which is used to evaluate the condition of the spine. The reason for Network Chiropractic is to restore proper nerve functioning to obtain full health and decrease any back pain or problems that one may encounter. Research from the University of California Irvine Medical School found that chiropractic … [Read more...]
What is a Bulging Disc? A bulging disc occurs over a period of time, unlike a herniated disc that develops fairly quickly. Typically, patients with a bulging disc experience less pain than those with a herniated disc, unless the bulging disc becomes herniated or extends beyond a nerve. Bulging discs don’t always cause pain so they may only be found during routine testing or a diagnostic … [Read more...]
About Upper Back Aches Poor posture and overuse of the back muscles are two main causes to an upper back ache. An upper back ache may also be caused from the trauma of an accident such as whiplash. The most serious cases of upper back aches are a ruptured disc or osteoporosis, a disease where the bones become very weak and can shatter from the weight of the spine. The two most common … [Read more...]
From The Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
