Back pain can be dull, sharp, achy, burning and debilitating. Back pain is also one of the leading causes of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work days. Chiropractic care is well known for benefiting those suffering from back pain. Visit Brielle Integrated Healthcare to see how our experienced chiropractors can help reduce your chronic back pain!
The lumbar spine is made up of 5 bones, L1-L5 which support the weight of the upper body. In between each bone lives an intervertebral disc, which acts as a shock absorber for the spine. When the lumbar spine is not in the proper alignment, extra pressure is put onto the disc which can cause nerve irritation or even worse a disc herniation.
There are many reasons that you may be experiencing back pain. These include:
It is important for children and adults to be checked for scoliosis. Early detection and treatment can prevent abnormal curves from progressing over time which can cause more serious issues.
A subluxation occurs when there is a slight spinal misalignment which can cause nerve interference. The side effects of a subluxation can vary person to person. Chiropractors can identify subluxations and correct them with a chiropractic adjustment.
One of the most common causes of back pain due to the normal aging process or repetitive stressors to the spine.
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal column due to bony arthritis and enlarged spinal ligaments which puts pressure on the spinal cord and associated spinal nerves. Spinal stenosis can cause pain or numbness when walking.
The sciatic nerve is one of the largest and longest nerves in the body. It is composed of several nerves starting in the lower lumbar spine that form together and travel down the back of the legs. It supplies the lower extremity with sensation, strength and reflexes.
Sciatica is a form of radiculopathy caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve. The nerve can be compressed in the spine or along its pathway down the legs. This compression causes a burning or shock like sensation in the lower back that can travel down one or both legs. At times, pain can even travel into the feet. When the sciatic nerve is severely compressed, it can cause significant muscle weakness and/or numbness and tingling.
Adjustments at Brielle Integrated Healthcare will help relieve sciatica pain by reducing the pressure on the sciatic nerve by restoring proper spinal alignment.
being overweight can alter proper body mechanics by shifting your lumbar and pelvic regions forward which will add more strain on your back muscles
Our Brielle, NJ chiropractors are trained to evaluate and correct your back pain by using non-invasive techniques. We can adjust your spine to help alleviate back pain and the common triggers that may be the root cause. Schedule an appointment to see our top-rated chiropractors near Brielle, NJ.
