Although chiropractic is dedicated to finding and correcting vertebral subluxations, many patients seek chiropractic care to alleviate pain and other health-related symptoms. One condition that chiropractic patients seek relief from is consistent low back pain.
According to the American Chiropractic Association, 31 million Americans experience low back pain at any give time. Even though low back pain plagues many people, finding the exact cause can be a challenge. However, chiropractors are spinal specialists that are trained extremely well to not only help alleviate your pain but also find the cause of the problem.
As you seek help from your local chiropractor, you’ll want to keep the following things in mind:
Prevention Is Key
Prevention is often the best cure for low back pain. When a patient arrives at Nardi fAmily Chiropractic, they’ll not only find relief for the low back pain they’re experiencing, but they’ll also learn ways to prevent such pain in the future. Amazing results are easily obtained simply by patients listening to the instructions given by the chiropractic doctor.
Treatment Options Are Available
Fortunately, there are many treatment options for low back pain. Based off of the diagnosis provided by your Doctor of Chiropractic, he suggest the one that will benefit you the most. These treatments may include one or more of the following:
- Spinal adjustments delivered either by hand or instrument like an Activator
- Hot or cold compresses
- Massage Therapy or some other form of soft tissue work
Getting Relief From Your Pain
If you were prescribed pain medication by a medial doctor before Coming to Nardi Family Chiropractic, the good news is that you may be able to decrease your pain medication quicker than usual. As your subluxations are corrected, nerve compression is alleviated and inflammation is reduced. That alone is well worth the investment of time and money to see Dr Nardi.
Health Maintenance
As your care progresses from pain relief to maintenance, Dr. Nardi may recommend weekly adjustments to help stabilize and protect your lower back. Once you’ve been educated to the purpose of Chiropractic for your health and well-being, you may be referred to a Physical Therapist, a Personal Trainer, a yoga instructor or massage therapist in conjunction with your Chiropractic maintenance visits.
Surgery May Be Avoided
Depending on your condition, you may be able to avoid surgery if you choose to see Nardi Family Chiropractic before your injuries or pain become worse. In some instances, we can help you avoid surgery entirely by helping correct the problem instead of just masking it through pain relief.
The key is to make sure you follow Dr. Nardi’s recommendations after a thorough consultation and examination are performed. Part of the examination procedures may require X-rays or MRIs. These not only benefit the chiropractor when he is developing your treatment plan but will also give you the peace of mind that the problem will be found.
The bottom line is that Chiropractic is the ideal professional to consult with for any unexplained pain in the musculoskeletal system. They’re not only well-qualified to treat conditions like low back pain but also achieve great results in a very affordable and effective manner. If you or a loved one are suffering from low back pain, gives us a call. We’re here to help!
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