Back Pain

Common Causes of Back Pain and How a Chiropractor Can Help Treat Them

Back pain is one of the most prevalent, debilitating ailments today. About 7.7 million Americans seek chiropractic care every year for back pain relief. Anyone can experience back pain as it can be caused by many factors, such as accidents, bad sleeping posture, muscle strains, pregnancy, sports injuries, aging, or overworking the back.

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While back pain ranges from mild, dull aches to excruciating pain, it is treatable. A chiropractor offers the best back pain treatment that is surgical-free and drug-free. If you have back pain and live in Bonney Lake or the surrounding communities, you are in luck because Lake Tapps Chiropractic is here to help. Our holistic approach and personalized treatment plans by our team of professional chiropractors help you get better faster and back to your daily activities.

Common Causes of Back Pain

If you have back pain, it is either acute or chronic, depending on the cause. Acute back pain lasts anywhere from a few hours, days, or weeks while chronic back pain lasts longer than three months. Acute pain is usually caused by sudden pressure to the back, accident, or sports, while chronic back pain could be as a result of aging, illnesses, lifting of heavy objects for a long time, or overusing the back. The following factors can cause back pain:

  • Herniated disc injury
  • Strains
  • Sciatica
  • Abnormal spinal curvatures 
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Sports injuries
  • Cancer
  • Other conditions, such as arthritis, pregnancy, spondylitis, spondylosis, fibromyalgia, and endometriosis

How Chiropractors Can Help Reduce Back Pain

When you visit our chiropractors for back pain treatment, we will first check your medical history and perform a physical examination. We may need to use diagnostic imaging and lab tests to decide which treatment plan will work best for you. Your treatment plan may involve more than one manual adjustment. Our chiropractors may need to combine therapies to restore function and eliminate pain. Some of these therapies include:

  • Soft tissue therapy: This therapy involves relaxing and treating your tight, sore muscles.
  • Exercise therapy: This method involves using simple exercises that our chiropractors can teach you that you can perform at home as you recover.
  • Manual therapy: This treatment technique involves mobilizing various joints to fix the irregular movement of the joints.

When to See a Chiropractor for Back Pain Treatment

Many people experience chronic back pain because they decided to "tough it out." Ignoring back pain can be dangerous, as it may affect your ability to go about your daily activities. Our expert chiropractors are here to help any pain that you may be dealing with, whether its back, neck, or knee pain. Feel free to contact Lake Tapps Chiropractic, serving Bonney Lake and the surrounding communities, to make an appointment. Call us at 253-862-2138 and try chiropractic care today!

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