Anyone – at any age, can find they experience back pain. If back pain interrupts your routine and you live in and around St. Louis, MO, contact an Oakville Health & Rehab Center staff member to learn about available back pain treatment options that offer relief.
What Causes Back Pain?
Back pain can occur for a variety of reasons. While some people find they have discomfort or stiffness that comes and goes, many other people face intense and often debilitating back pain; they are forced to acknowledge their limited capacity and often cannot perform the simple tasks of daily living. Examples include -
- Strained Muscles/Sprained Ligaments
Straining a muscle in your back can cause stiffness and pain and reduce your range of motion. This can happen when you -
- Lift or move an object suddenly or awkwardly.
- Overuse your back.
- Have had poor posture for many years, among others.
- Spinal Disc Issues
The discs separating your vertebrae help cushion the spine and allow it to be flexible. If these discs bulge, herniate, or become misaligned (which can happen due to an injury, movement, or simply age), the consequence typically manifests as pain or intense discomfort.
- Arthritis
- OA or osteoarthritis refers to a specific type of degenerative joint disease. OA is the breakdown of joint cartilage and can potentially impact any joint and create pain and other symptoms.
- Spinal stenosis refers to a condition that happens when your spinal canal narrows – often compressing a nerve or causing numbness, pain, and muscle weakness.
- Osteoporosis
This medical condition happens when bones become brittle and weak. Those with osteoporosis have a significant risk of fracture or breakage.
- Obesity
Carrying excess weight – especially for those who fall into the obesity category (i.e., have a BMI that is equal to or greater than 30) - can create misalignments and cause abnormal/awkward movements that generate pain and other symptoms.
- Skeletal Issues
- Scoliosis.
- Other abnormal spinal curvatures.
Chiropractic Treatments for Back Pain Relief
Back pain does not have to disrupt your life or impact the things you love to do. A chiropractor has the option to use various noninvasive, effective, and complementary therapies to help with back pain. These include -
- Spinal Decompression.
- Electrical Muscle Stimulation.
- Cryotherapy.
- Ultrasound.
- Functional Nutrition.
- Therapeutic Exercise.
- Myofascial Release (RRT Therapy).
- Class IV Laser, and more.
Contact a Leading St. Louis, MO, Chiropractor for a Back Pain Consultation Today.
If you would like more information regarding back pain treatment options, contact Dr. Ron Arconati and a member of Oakville Health & Rehab Center professional staff at 314-846-2100 or online. We look forward to helping you move pain-free on your path to wellness.