Back Pain Relief!
Some of the most common causes of back pain are easily treatable. These causes are:
1. Spinal joint dysfunction. Decreased motion in spine segments also called motor unit segments can lead to distention of ligaments and muscle spasms. This causes back pain.
2. Muscle strains. Commonly caused by over work and over use, muscles which are strained over heat and begin to "stick" together. This can lead to chronic muscle pain and myofascial adhesions.
3. Disc herniations. While 30-40% of the population can have disc herniations which are not painful, acute onset herniations can be very painful. Disc herniations can lead to back pain, muscle tension, and referred/radicular pains into the arms and/or legs.
Chiropractic treatments can help to address all three of these causes of back pain. Chiropractic manipulations, appropriate physiotherapies (interferential therapy, ultrasound therapy, ice, heat), massage therapy, and spine specific rehab can address joint dysfunction, muscle strains, and disc herniations. If the patient does not respond to appropriate conservative treatments, a referral for further imaging can be made.
Dr. McKnight is Southern Utah's premier chiropactor in St. George, UT. If you have back pain, give us a call today.
