By Carla Bergoba


There are many possible causes of back pain. It may be a misalignment of a spinal vertebrae pressing against a nerve root. It may also be sore muscles, a torn ligament or other injury to the soft tissue. In the office of a Woodland Hills CA Chiropractor, an exam will be conducted to determine the reason.

A majority of backaches occur in the lower back. Any part of the spinal column may be subject to pain, however. It may be acute or a dull ache. It may occur intermittently or continuously. When pain lasts over an extended period of time, it is considered chronic.

Weakness, numbness or tingling can indicate nerve damage. There are spongy discs that lie between the spinal vertebrae. The hollow bones that protect the spinal cord. When one or more of these discs that act as cushions are herniated, it can be the source of significant pain. Nine out of ten people will have at least one backache in their life.

When something in the body hurts the pain serves a purpose. It alerts the person that something is wrong and should be attended to. Your first office visit will entail an exam of the spine, compiling a medical history and performing some range of motion tests. An x-ray also helps in the evaluation to determine a care plan that will benefit your individuals condition.

When someone has a herniated disc, a portion of it will bulge out between the vertebrae. This may indicate a misalignment of the spinal column. A series of gentle manual adjustments administered during a series of office visits will ease the vertebrae back into the correct position. That and a specifically designed exercise program will alleviate the pain.

Each person responds differently. Some feel a reduction in pain after a few adjustments. More often, it takes a bit longer. It depends on the general health of the individual and his or her age. As the pain subsides, the sufferer can resume normal activities.




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