Back pain is one of the most common forms of chronic pain. Even if you’re not suffering from back pain right now, there’s a good chance you’ll experience it at some point. Unfortunately, issues with the back could dramatically lower your overall quality of life. The good news is that chiropractors can help. The right treatments can not only provide pain relief, but may spur healing and recovery. If you live in or near Galloway, Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic City, or Hammonton, NJ, and want to explore back pain treatments, get in touch with Atlantic County Family Spine. Our chiropractors can use a variety of adjustment techniques to provide long-term relief.
The Many Causes of Back Pain
To start effective treatment, it’s helpful to pin down what’s causing your back pain. Unfortunately, the list of potential causes of back pain can be pretty much endless. Often, the pain is the result of a specific incident, like a car accident, sports injury, or slip and fall. These events can knock the spine out of proper alignment, resulting in imbalanced pressure on joints, soft tissues, and nerves. Keep in mind that an incident that occurred years ago could be the source of your pains today.
However, there’s not always a single, specific event that caused your injury. Sometimes, wear and tear take a toll over a long time, especially if you use the wrong workout technique or have a physically demanding job.
Another common source of back pain is using furniture that doesn’t provide enough support. If your mattress, office chair, or other piece of furniture doesn’t fully support your body, your spine could end up slipping out of proper shape. This could result in chronic pain. You may find yourself waking up in the morning more sore or tired than when you went to bed.
Many other things, including genetic factors, various diseases, and lifestyle choices could all result in chronic pain.
Back Pain Treatment Options
Treatment for back pain often includes chiropractic adjustments to realign imbalanced joints and soft tissue massage to stretch out tight muscles. Therapeutic exercises can help you build strength and reduce muscle tension. Ultimately, the best treatments will depend on the patient and the specific nature of their issues. Do you live in or near Galloway, Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic City, or Hammonton, NJ, and want to discuss back pain treatments? If so, get in touch with our offices at the numbers listed below.
Galloway (609) 748 0222
Atlantic City (609) 428 6499
Egg Harbor Township (609) 677 5760
Hammonton (609) 704-3103
