Are you experiencing back pain and being told your only options are surgery or pain medication? There are many other ways to treat back pain without having to go under the knife. Living an active and healthy lifestyle helps maintain a strong back, but beyond that, alternative treatment methods can provide non-invasive, drug-free pain relief. Help your body heal from within by exploring holistic treatment options for back pain.
Chiropractic Care
Where conventional medicine focuses on dealing with pain through surgery and drugs, chiropractic care aims to optimize healing in a non-invasive way. Spinal structure plays a huge role in overall pain management. Studies have shown that those with back pain issues see relief with the help of chiropractic adjustments. The adjustments work by manipulating the spine into proper positioning. The goal of chiropractic care is not only to treat the pain but to help prevent future problems.
Spinal Decompression Treatment
Spinal decompression is a holistic, non-invasive treatment that provides gentle decompression of spinal discs through the use of a special table. You are strapped to the table so that as it moves, it applies a distraction force to the targeted area of the spine (the compressed disc). A computer controls the distraction force, which is applied in between periods of relaxation. Gently pulling the spine apart creates a vacuum effect within the disc allowing the disc to heal. Decompression therapy works in very minute increments, which over time, allows the disc to retract back to its normal position. Spinal decompression therapy is helpful for those with bulging or herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, or pinched nerves.
Massage
Massage is another holistic treatment option for back pain, especially when combined with other methods. Relieving tension in the back muscles through a massage helps with overall healing and pain relief. Additionally, a massage helps relax the body before or after a chiropractic adjustment or spinal decompression session. Massage can help in speeding the healing process for the source of the pain.
Assisted Stretching
Also known as Partner Stretching, Assisted Stretching is stretching with the assistance of another person. Assisted stretching allows your body to move in ways that it is not able to when stretching alone. A stretch therapist will target your direct needs, giving relief to the areas causing back pain. Your therapist can isolate specific muscles by stabilizing different body parts, and use stretches designed to alleviate pain.
Physical Therapy
Muscle weakness throughout the body can cause issues with your back which lead to pain. Physical therapy works to restore physical function and strengthen areas of weakness, making it just one more holistic treatment method for back pain. Physical therapy provides rehabilitation not just for recovery from injuries. Everyday tasks can impact the body, including your particular stance or sitting position at work. Physical therapy involves the diagnosis, treatment, management of movement dysfunction, and enhancement of physical limitations. By creating a plan of care to maximize your physical wellbeing, you can treat back pain and prevent its recurrence.
At Lake Mary Chiropractic Center, we believe in a comprehensive approach to wellness. Serving the Central Florida area, we have an array of services available to meet your individual needs. Contact our office to discuss how we can help you heal from back pain.
