How Chiropractic Adjustments Can Alleviate Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is a common issue that can quickly go from being a minor annoyance to disrupting your daily life. If you or a loved one are suffering from pain in the lower back, it’s wise to work with a chiropractor. Should you live in or near Delray Beach, Florida, and be experiencing back pain, Dr. Jack Walker at SFL Chiropractic Sports Medicine and Pain Management can help. Beyond treating aches in the lower back, Dr. Walker can help with issues throughout the body.

A Misaligned Spine as a Source of Lower Back Pain

The spine is incredibly strong and flexible. That said, issues with the spine are common. If your spine is not in proper alignment, for reasons such as an acute injury or a lifestyle that subjects it to excessive wear-and-tear, misaligned joints could strain the muscles in your lower back. The result? Chronic lower back pain.

Additionally, muscle tension or misaligned joints can put pressure on nerves. Impinged nerves may be painful, tingly, or numb. Some patients turn to rest to try to recover. The problem is that your issues may get worse as the spine becomes further misaligned. This is especially true if your bed or other pieces of furniture offer poor support.

Without chiropractic care, relief may prove elusive. On the other hand, with chiropractic care, you might be back to living life on your own terms very quickly. If you live in the vicinity of Delray Beach, Florida, and need help with lower back pain, the team at SFL Chiropractic Sports Medicine and Pain Management looks forward to helping.

Other Lower Back Problems to Watch For (and Treat!)

Muscle issues and joint misalignments are very common, especially in the lower back. Other common issues include herniations in the discs that space out the lumbar vertebrae and knots in the myofascial tissue, which bundles up and supports muscles. While we offer many complementary, non-invasive treatments, including myofascial release and Human Tecar physiotherapy, chiropractic adjustments are often key to correcting structural issues that contribute to these kinds of problems.

Some people try pain medications, and often, they find temporary relief. The problem is that pain medications may only be disrupting the nerves and their signals, rather than resolving the underlying problems. If you’re looking for lasting relief with Dr. Jack Walker in Delray Beach, Florida, call (561) 461-7240 or book an appointment through our website.