By Thommas M Tommas


Approximately 22 million Americans annually make at least one visit to a chiropractor. More than one-third of these people are seeking relief of discomfort for different areas of their back. Lower back pain is a particularly common condition and may be caused by sports injuries, muscle strain, accidents, or stress. As healthcare professionals, chiropractors are qualified to perform spinal manipulations that align spinal structures and restore mobility to the back.

Hands-on spinal adjustments align a portion of the musculoskeletal structure of the body. The goal is to allow the body to heal itself without any need for medication or surgery. Spinal manipulation restores mobility to joints that have been restricted by tissue injury. It is an alternative form of pain relief and may be used in tandem with traditional medical treatment provided by another healthcare practitioner.

Before beginning treatment, the chiropractor captures patient medical history and conducts a physical examination. In certain cases, diagnostic imaging or laboratory tests may be used to determine whether chiropractic treatment is appropriate for the lower back pain being experienced. Absent any warning signs, the chiropractor will then make one or more manual adjustments to the joints.

The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics provides a brief lesson regarding the biochemistry of discs in the spinal system. Proper joint motion helps to remove fluid and waste from spinal discs and improves nutrient flow into these discs. Motion is required to keep spinal discs healthy because these do not receive a direct supply of blood. When motion decreases, so do sulfates, glucose, proteoglycan, and oxygen content. These substances are essential for healthy spinal discs.

Spinal manipulation is performed by a chiropractor who provides a controlled force that improves the quality and range of motion of the spine. The process has been shown to be safe and especially effective for acute pain in the lower back. Some chiropractors supplement spinal adjustments with recommendations regarding exercise, rehabilitation and physical therapy. Ones diet and exercise activity affects overall health, which can have an impact on spinal health.

In addition to the discomfort noted, lower back pain can be aggravating because it may limit daily activities. Once lower back pain begins getting treatment as soon as possible will provide much-needed relief and ongoing chiropractic care can prevent a one-time occurrence from becoming a chronic situation. Chiropractic treatment is based on the correct diagnosis of the back pain and requires an understanding of patient health history including knowledge of what caused the pain.




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