Before we discuss low back pain treatments, let look at what is the main cause of low back pain. One cause of lower back pain can be nerves from the spinal cord irritated by a bulging or ruptured disc. This condition may cause buttock or leg pain, numbness, tingling or weakness in the legs. Degenerative changes in the vertebrae also can irritate or inflame delicate nerves in the spinal bones. The last cause is dysfunction of the normal movement of spinal joints.

Some of the risk factors for low back pain that people should be aware of are those people in poor physical condition, performing heavy duty lifting jobs, and prolonged periods of standing or sitting. The latest research shows the stress both emotional and physical delays recover for low back pain and make the chances for recurrence of the low back condition more likely.

Chiropractic physicians treat low back pain by fixing the source of the nerve irritation, which is the dysfunctional movement of the spinal joints. By correcting the movement and reducing the irritation to the nerves, they treat the problem not just the symptoms. The success rate is excellent and there are little to no negative side affect to the treatment.

Chiropractors treatment modality of choice is manipulation. Manipulation can be performed by hand or utilizing specialized instruments to administer the therapuetic thrust into the affected joint. The manipulation is a very controlled, quick and precise force applied to a dysfunctional joint.

Your chiropractor may also recommend a program which includes exercises to strengthen and retrain back muscles, hot or cold compresses, massage, and even diet, stress reduction, and lifestyle modification.

When pain is severe, problems with your back can’t be ignored. “Stop pain” immediately goes to number one on your list. Falls, car accidents, sports strains, heavy lifting, or repetitive work may cause sudden damage, or damage may occur slowly over time. However, most problems are more easily treated within the first month symptoms are noticed.

While some patients seek chiropractic care only when pain is unbearable, this “crisis” approach often costs more in the long run in time, stress, and dollars. Long-standing problems that have been neglected for years can’t be cured with a single adjustment, any more than a single pill in a prescription can cure an illness.

Chiropractic care for low back pain has been proven to work. The sooner you seek professional care, the sooner you’ll find relief from your pain. Don’t continue to suffer.