Saturday, July 26, 2014

Knoxville Low Back Pain Relief Is Closer Than You Think In The Chiropractors Office

Knoxville Low Back Pain Relief Is Closer Than You Think In The Chiropractors Office


by Hellen Moare


Low back pain is one of the major reasons for someone to seek chiropractic care. It is popular because no medication or invasive procedure is required. Sitting or laying down can cause pain. It becomes almost impossible to carry on at work and employment may suffer. Your Knoxville chiropractor will attest to the fact that lower back pain can be disabling.

The lumbar spine is made up of three sections. Below the thoracic vertebrae are five separate lumbar vertebrae. The five below them are fused together. Below those another four are fused. This makes the spine inflexible.

An auto accident or collision on the football field may be other reasons for the hurting. Lifting, bending and even poor posture may lead to back pain. Chiropractic care can provide relief without the use of prescription or over-the-counter medication.

Your first appointment with a chiropractor starts you on the road to relief. An assessment of your condition is made through questioning and a physical examination. In some cases x-rays are needed to determine the exact location of the slipped disc.

Following that assessment, a care plan will be devised tailored to your specific needs. Often manual adjustments are the optimal way to reduce the hurt. It may be that the spine is subluxated. This is a chiropractic term indicating that the vertebrae are not correctly aligned.

As the spine is repositioned gradually, the pressure on the nerve roots is reduced. Along with a reduction in pressure comes a reduction in pain. You will be scheduled for a series of these manual adjustments.

Your individualized care plan may include massage and applications of heat. Ultrasound may be used. Everything is geared towards increasing flexibility. Tightened muscles must be relaxed. Each individual responds at his or her own pace.

When the pain is reduced sufficiently, you may be ready to return to work. The remaining pain may limit you to working part-time at first. However, the pain management will allow you to conduct a normal routine as much as possible.




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