Low Back Pain Relief with Low Back Pain Treatments

Tell someone you have low back pain or sciatica and chances are they will suggest you go see a chiropractor. Eight out of ten Canadians will have back pain at some point in their life, and a least one third of people in Ontario will have back pain at any given time. Chiropractors are well educated and receive focused training to assess, diagnose, treat and prevent conditions or disorder of the spine, joints, muscle and nervous system. Read on to discover what low back pain relief and treatment or sciatica treatment may look like from a chiropractor.

What are the Types of Chiropractic Treatments

Chiropractors use a combination of treatments based on the individual needs of the patient. After taking a complete history and diagnosing a patient, a chiropractor can develop and carry out a treatment plan, recommend therapeutic exercise and other non-invasive therapies. Therapies may include manual therapy such as spinal manipulation or a chiropractic adjustment, acupuncture, exercise rehabilitation, soft tissue techniques or laser therapy.

What is Spinal Manipulation (A Chiropractic Adjustment)

Spinal Manipulation or a chiropractic adjustment is highly skilled and precise movement usually applied by hand to a joint of the body. Adjustments mobilize the joint to restore proper movement and optimize function.

Chiropractic adjustment techniques have been researched extensively. Complications are rare and side-effects, such as temporary soreness, are usually minor. Your chiropractor will determine if your problem will respond to chiropractic care or if you require referral to another health care provider.

Are Chiropractic Adjustments Safe

Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest, drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of headache, and neck and back pain. It has an excellent safety record. However, no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects. Even common over-the-counter medicines carry a risk.
Most patients experience immediate relief following a chiropractic adjustment, however, some may experience temporary pain, stiffness or slight swelling. This is often minor and short lived and you chiropractor will provide home care strategies if these do occur

What do Chiropractors Treat

Chiropractors are more widely known for low back pain treatment but they are actually able to treat a number of other conditions that frequently occur. Some of these are:

• Low Back Pain/Sciatica
• Headaches & Neck pain
• Work Related Repetitive Strain Injuries
• Knee Injuries, including ligament and meniscal tears
• Ankle Sprains
• Plantar Fascia and foot pain
• Shoulder Injuries, including Rotator Cuff tears and impingements
• Osteoarthritis
• Numbness and Tingling related conditions
• Wrist and Elbow Conditions, including ‘Tennis’ Elbow