Your Frisco chiropractor knows that back pain is the number one reason that people seek the help of a doctor of chiropractic. They also know that back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to sudden sharp pain that can make it hard to move. Back pain can start suddenly after lifting or an accident or it can come on gradually, over years.
Who gets back pain?
Anyone can have back pain but there are some risk factors that increase your chances of experiencing back pain:
▪ Age – The older you get, the more common back pain becomes.
▪ Lack of physical fitness – People who don’t exercise regularly are more likely to have back pain.
▪ Excess weight – The stress of carrying extra weight is hard on your back and joints.
▪ Diseases – Some diseases, like cancer and arthritis, can cause your back to hurt.
▪ Heredity – Diseases that are inherited, like ankylosing spondylitis, can cause back pain.
▪ Job – a labor-intensive job that is hard on your back can do damage.
▪ Smoking – Smoking constricts the blood vessels and can lessen the blood flow to your spine.
What are the causes of back pain?
Your Frisco chiropractor will tell you that there are many reasons for back pain, including:
▪ Spinal disk breakdown
▪ Tense muscles and muscle spasms
▪ Ruptured spinal disks
▪ Injuries from falls, car accidents, sprains and fractures
▪ Scoliosis
▪ Arthritis
▪ Pregnancy
▪ Infections
▪ Kidney stones
Can back pain be prevented?
Apart from trauma and disease, there are some ways that you can keep your back healthy, like exercising often to keep your back muscles strong, maintain a healthy weight and diet, taking calcium and vitamin D supplements, keeping your back straight when lifting and letting your legs do the work and stopping smoking.
How will a Frisco chiropractor treat your back pain?
Your chiropractor has a variety of tools in her arsenal to keep you as pain-free as possible and to increase your mobility. Acupuncture, massage, spinal decompression, physiotherapy and chiropractic adjustments are just some of the treatments available. Selection of treatments depends on the individual patient’s condition and overall health.
If you suffer from debilitating back pain and need help, call us at Tieperman Health & Wellness at (214) 705-1799 to make an appointment for an evaluation. You can also visit us online at tiepermanhealth.com to learn more about us and the services we provide.
Frisco Chiropractor
Frisco TX Chiropractor | Tieperman Health & Wellness
8760 3rd St
Frisco, Texas 75034
214-705-1799
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