What is Lower Back Pain?
Low back back is often described as a stabbing, aching, or throbbing pain. People generally assume they "moved" the wrong way, but in some cases, the cause can stem from years of poor posture or picking items up without bending the …show more content…
This is caused by sudden bending, twisting, or lifting heavy objects.
Chiropractic Treatment for Lower Back Pain
When you visit a chiropractor, he or she will do a thorough examination, take notes on your history, the pain location, and when it began. The doctor will also ask you to describe the pain and what you were doing when it started. In addition, lab tests will be ordered, which may include x-rays, a CT Scan or an MRI.
After reviewing the imaging tests, the doctor will show the patient the findings, and what is attributing to the pain. He or she will recommend a treatment plan, which often involves spinal manipulations, and other therapies. Spinal adjustments help to relieve pressure, improve blood flow, and improve spinal flexibility. If tissue damage is shown in the imaging tests, the doctor may include electrical muscle stimulation. This consists of placing electrodes on the skin and the machine produces minimal electric pulses, which helps with inflammation, thus lessening overall