Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Can A Chiropractor Reduce My Back Pain?

By Randy Goodson

Once you have injured your body, particularly your back, it may take you a very long time to get back into shape. Many people just try to tough it out and if you turn to a traditional MD for treatment you may be prescribed the usual stupor inducing concoctions of pain pills, rest or exercises that take time to help out.

With the utilization of rapid movements which are designed to reposition your bones to properly line up, chiropractors re-aligning your body. Some people are a little taken aback by the twisting or cracking that accompanies any good adjustment, but don't fear. Afterward, there can be some minor pain or discomfort but that does decrease rapidly in most cases. You will feel better once that soreness goes away, since you are better aligned now.

Most people need to visit the chiropractor regularly to receive the maximum benefit. The typical adjustment schedule includes at least weekly adjustments and sometimes more than that to maintain good alignment. Sometimes a comprehensive chiropractic treatment plan will involve several treatments over the course of several months, and others may only need to visit once a month, but either way successful spinal re-alignment can be an involved process.

I do not mean to paint the picture that the chiropractor will just attack you as soon as you walk through the door either. Most likely he will have you come in and lie flat on your belly on a bed that will move your lower body in a fashion which will loosen up your back muscles. The entire adjustment will take a fraction of a second and you will be re-positioned after each one.

After aligning certain joints, the doctor may adjust other smaller joints that may be limited in their range of motion as well. Once the doctor has your into the perfect position to be effective a rapid series of motions are applied for the adjustment. Before scheduling your next visit, your doctor may ask you to relax on the roller table or another massage machine.

Most Chiropractic patients experience short term pain reduction or elimination and more range of motion in the effected joint. Look for a significant reduction in back pain and a great increase in back mobility and flexibility as you progress through your treatment. - 14130

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