Have you been struggling with lower back pain? The lumbar spine is prone to overuse stresses, muscular injury and even degenerative problems such as arthritis and intervertebral disc disease. At Miller Chiropractic Health Center in Attleboro, MA, chiropractor Dr. Jason Miller accurately diagnoses and compassionately cares for lower back issues. He can help you, too.
Why see our Attleboro, MA, chiropractor for lower back pain?
The reason is simple: chiropractors provide exceptional care for all sorts of back pain. Dr. Miller understands how the bones, muscles, nerves, ligaments, and blood supply which make up your spine work together to optimize your movement and overall health.
When you come to Miller Chiropractic Health Center for a consultation on your lower back pain, Dr. Miller will review your symptoms, asking you about their intensity, what makes them worse or better and their location. Also, he may perform additional testing as needed such as X-ays.
Common to any chiropractic evaluation is the treatment plan. This may include manual adjustment of subluxations, or misalignments, of the spine, alleviating compression of the various nerves up and down the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral portions of the spine.
Causes of lower back pain
The reasons behind lower back pain are as varied as the patients who come through Dr. Miller's doors. They include:
- Advancing age
- Trauma, such as from a motor vehicle accident
- Pregnancy
- Weight problems, including sudden weight gain or loss
- Arthritis
- Fitness level
- Degenerative disc disease
- Osteoporosis
- Inactivity
- Structural irregularities, either congenital or acquired, such as scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke states that the muscles on either side of the lower back--the erector spinae--are involved in many cases of acute or chronic lower back pain.
Treating and preventing lower back pain
Dr. Miller will tailor your care plan to your diagnosis, pain, activity level, occupation, and more. Common treatments frequently include:
- Rest
- Ice of Heat application
- Stretching and physical therapy
- Spinal manipulations
- Traction
- Bracing
Surgical intervention can be an option. However, you and your chiropractor will want to try more conservative treatments first to control your symptoms.
Additionally, prevention of lower back pain is so important. Be sure to stretch before you work out or do heavy physical labor. Keep good posture, both when sitting and standing. Wear supportive shoes.
Great back, great life
Have both. If you suffer from lower back pain, see Dr. Jason Miller at Miller Chiropractic Health Center in Attleboro, MA, for a detailed consultation. Call the office at (508) 226-2333.