From acute to chronic back pain, Dr. Mark Aleman and the team at Midway Pain Center of West Lawn in Chicago, IL, offer personalized relief through highly effective, natural techniques.
Back Pain Relief Through Chiropractic Care
When your back hurts, it can negatively impact every area of your life. It can make rolling out of bed in the mornings, working, playing with your kids, and even sitting difficult. Below, Dr. Aleman and the team at Midway Pain Center of West Lawn in Chicago, IL, share some of the reasons back pain is so common and how chiropractic care can help.
What Causes the Pain in My Back?
There could be many reasons your back is in pain, but the bottom line is that something isn’t right in the musculoskeletal system. This could be:
- A misalignment
- Muscle tension
- Sprains and strains
- Disc injuries
- Nerve compression and more
The pain could stem from damage to any component of the musculoskeletal system, but how did that damage occur in the first place?
In some cases, auto accidents, slips and falls, and other sudden events lead to damage. Genetics and age may also play a role, especially in conditions such as degenerative disc disease.
However, in many cases, the damage occurs due to daily life and various lifestyle factors, such as:
- Being overweight, as the spine has to endure extra stress
- Poor posture
- Poor lifting or repetitive heavy lifting
- Sitting for long periods
- Overexertion or extension of the muscles, ligaments, and tendons, which is common in those who play sports, exercise, or are otherwise very active
Chiropractic Techniques for Pain in the Back
Chiropractors assess your musculoskeletal system to determine the underlying cause of your pain, as well as contributing factors. They then develop a customized treatment plan that includes techniques such as:
- Adjustments to correct any misalignment
- Spinal decompression to relieve pressure on the discs and nerves
- Acupuncture to break up restrictions and block pain signals
- Weight management to reduce strain on the back
- Stem Wave Therapy to increase blood flow and repair damaged tissue
- Therapeutic exercise to stretch and strengthen the back
- Massage therapy to relieve tension, improve blood flow, and restore range of motion
- Graston Technique to help detect and break up areas of scar tissue and tension
- Electrical stimulation therapy to relieve muscle tensions and spasms
Back pain doesn’t have to be a constant part of your life. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Aleman and the team at Midway Pain Center of West Lawn in Chicago, IL, by calling (773) 767-2225 today.
