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Back Pain Causes and Treatments

Back pain can affect anyone, quickly decreasing their quality of life and causing them to miss out on daily activities. Luckily, your back painchiropractor can help diagnose and treat your back pain and help you avoid future problems. Find out more about chiropractic and its effect on back pain with Dr. Scott Shaw at Shaw Chiropractic Center in Richmond, VA.

What causes back pain? 
Back pain can come from any number of existing conditions, injuries, or simple overuse or overexertion. Some of the most common causes of back pain include:

  • sciatica
  • slipped disc
  • broken bone
  • injury
  • infection
  • muscle strain
  • poor posture
  • compressed or “pinched” nerves

What is a Chiropractor?
A chiropractor is a medical professional who focuses on the musculoskeletal system and the treatment of neuromuscular disorders. Chiropractic treatment helps relieve the pressure on the neurological tissue located along the spine and help align the spine for optimal performance and increased the range of motion. Chiropractors do not prescribe medications or perform surgeries and focus on using a drug-free approach to medicine.

Diagnosing Back Pain 
Pinpointing the cause of your back pain is helpful in determining the best treatment for your condition. Your chiropractor will use a combination of a physical examination and imagining techniques like x-rays and MRIs to help understand the cause of your pain, diagnose any potential underlying conditions, and find the correct diagnosis. After these initial tests and examinations, your doctor will suggest the best treatment plan for you.

Chiropractic Back Pain Treatments in Richmond, VA
Chiropractic care is famous for its manual spinal manipulations, often referred to as “cracking” the back. However, this branch of medicine provides many other options than this particular treatment. While your doctor may suggest manual manipulation to help your back pain, some other common chiropractic procedures include:

  • hot/cold therapy
  • mobilization
  • massage
  • physical therapy

For more information on back pain, please contact Dr. Scott Shaw at Shaw Chiropractic Center in Richmond, VA. Call (804) 741-3068 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Shaw today!

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