Did you know that research has shown that almost 80 to 85 percent of all individuals will have back pain at one point in their lives? It really shouldn’t come as a surprise when you realize that the spine supports the entire weight of the body at the same time as protecting your spinal cord. Not to mention the incredible number of muscles, discs, ligaments, joints and tendons that attaches to and supports the spine.
The spine is so complex that it allows us to bend, twist, lift and move without us realizing all the structures that allow all the movements we perform daily, that is, until something goes wrong.
An injury that seems to be the most problematic is the “slipped disc” which is a misnomer, as it is medically known as a herniated disc. Between the vertebras of the spine are soft structures known as discs and they can be injured or they can deteriorate and often lead to severe pain, muscle spasm and a “pinched nerve”. Almost everyone knows someone with back pain or a pinched nerve.
Chiropractors lead the way in conservative treatment of low back and neck pain in individuals of all ages from kids to seniors. We are trained in the diagnosing, evaluation and nonsurgical treatment of individuals with various types of neck, midback and lowback problems.
We have the education, knowledge and skills to improve your health and allow a more active lifestyle, hopefully avoiding other more invasive and costly treatments including surgery.
To find out more about the various problems we treat and the different therapies we utilize, check out the other sections of this website or call us for any additional information.
