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How Chiropractic Care Eases the Three Most Common Types of Back Pain

10/5/2017

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Do you suffer with back pain? Well, you’re not alone. According to the American Chiropractic Association, back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work, and the second most common reason for visiting a doctor (only behind upper respiratory infections).

Why is back pain so common? There is more than one answer to that question. A large number of back pain patients suffer because of the following three reasons:

They have suffered a back injury

Individuals can hurt their backs by lifting heavy objects, overexerting themselves, or moving the wrong way. The muscles and ligaments in the back can be twisted and damaged.

Back pain that is the result of a recent injury is called acute pain, meaning it comes on suddenly. Acute pain is usually temporary, so when the injury heals, the pain lessens or disappears completely. Over the counter medications such as analgesics, topical creams, and anti-inflammatory drugs help manage back pain caused from an injury but don’t necessary fix the problem.

Chiropractic care is another way to lessen acute pain and feel more comfortable. By adjusting the spine, chiropractors can relax the muscles, and relieve acute pain faster than simply "suffering through" the injury.

They battle a medical condition or illness

Unfortunately, there are several illnesses that can cause back pain. Fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, inflammatory diseases of the joints, and scoliosis are some of the common conditions that cause back pain. Because the conditions create pain that lasts longer periods of time, this type of pain is considered to be chronic pain.

Chronic pain is an entirely different animal than acute pain, and patients who suffer with it often look for options outside of traditional medication. Chiropractic care is an excellent choice in dealing with chronic back pain.

Adjustments to the spine can promote healing in all areas of a person's body, as well as provide relief from the pain. Chiropractic care for medical conditions sometimes takes a bit longer to show results, so the patient must be committed to the treatment plan the chiropractor suggests in order to enjoy the maximum benefits of chiropractic.

They have made poor lifestyle choices

Decisions we make can affect our health, either negatively or positively. Being overweight, avoiding an exercise routine, and smoking can result in health issues that cause back pain.

  • Additional weight puts extra stress on an individual's back that can eventually cause pain.
  • Smoking is a habit that has many negative consequences, including increasing the chances for back pain. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), smoking can cause a lack of nutrients which affects the back's discs. In addition, people who smoke tend to heal slower, so smoking can actually increase the length of time a person must endure back pain.
  • Exercise increases a person's strength in muscles and tendons, and a sedentary lifestyle weakens a person's body, often bringing on back pain, as well as other health issues.

Chiropractic care can assist in lessening a patients back pain, which then hopefully leads to better lifestyle choices.

Feeling better often prompts patients to embark on a fitness routine, eat healthier, and quit smoking. Exercise regimens that include strength training can positively impact a person's health in a number of ways, including back pain reduction.

Millions of people struggle with back pain on a daily basis. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to treat both the symptoms and the underlying causes. Chiropractic care either by itself or in a combination with other treatments is one of the best choices available today.

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38 Comments
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Kate Welling link
11/5/2018 06:43:19 pm

It's interesting how acute pain is temporary! It makes sense that chiropractic care can lessen acute pain and make you feel more comfortable. I am going to let my husband know this because he has waves of back pain come and go. A chiropractor could help ease this pain so he can continue his daily activities.

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Camille Devaux link
11/9/2018 04:58:37 pm

My uncle has been feeling some pain in his lower back. He needs to go to a professional to make sure that he is taking care of himself. It might help him to know that a chiropractor will help him lose weight as well.

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Sam Li link
11/20/2018 03:25:54 pm

I love what you said about spine adjustments and how they can promote healing in all areas of the body. Seeing a chiropractor is a good move if you suffer from chronic pain in the neck or back. My cousin has back issues, so I'll help him find a reliable chiropractor in his area in order for him to heal properly.

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Amy Winters link
11/26/2018 08:47:25 am

I'm glad you pointed out that any condition that causes back pain for a longer period is considered chronic pain and can be greatly helped by chiropractic care. My back pain has been worsening lately so I've been looking into my options for care. I hadn't considered that I could benefit from seeing a chiropractor, so I'm glad you mentioned that benefit!

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Sherry Gajos link
11/30/2018 10:51:32 am

I really liked what you said about how adjustments to the spine can promote healing in all areas of a person's body. I've been having a lot of pain lately due to a wrist injury I got at work, so I'm looking for methods I can try to help ease it all. Thank you for the information about how a chiropractor can set up a treatment plan that I need to commit to that will ease the pain.

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Hazel Owens link
12/3/2018 05:34:39 pm

That's interesting that by adjusting your spine a chiropractor can hep relax your muscles. My husband's shoulders have been hurting a lot to where it makes it hard for him to do his work, so I'm looking for away to help him. I'll have to look for a place we can go to to get chiropractic care since adjusting his spine may help his shoulder muscles loosen up and feel better.

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Mike Lee link
12/6/2018 06:56:26 am

My wife was recently in a car accident and I have told her that she might want to see a chiropractor for her back pain. It is interesting to me that smoking is correlated with back pain. From reading this article, I need to be more active so that my person back pain is alleviated.

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Kate Welling link
12/14/2018 04:04:24 pm

It's interesting how chiropractic care sometimes takes a bit longer to show results. My husbands back have been killing him, so I will start looking for different treatments for him to go with. I don't think we will opt for chiropractic care because of what you said!

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Gillian Babcock link
1/6/2019 08:19:42 pm

My brother is having a hard time sleeping because of his body pains. It was explained here that it will be best to try chiropractic care when he has back pain in order to feel comfortable. Furthermore, it's recommended to go to trusted professionals for quality chiropractic treatment.

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Bethel Smith link
1/17/2019 11:12:52 am

My sister has been suffering from back pain. I have been looking for ways to help alleviate this issue. Your suggestion about visiting a chiropractic care service for spinal adjustments might be the proper means to get this fixed. I will be sure to share this tip with her so that she can have as many options available to her as possible.

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Hazel Owens link
1/18/2019 02:29:45 pm

That's good to know that if you want chiropractic care to help with medical conditions that you need to stick with the treatment plan to receive the benefits from it. My husband has been complaining about his lower back hurting for awhile now, so I'm looking into what we can do t help relieve the pain so he can work easier. We'll have to find a chiropractor near us we can go to so we can see if that can help and then make sure he keeps to a treatment plan to heal his lower back.

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Silas Knight link
2/1/2019 11:55:25 am

I love the idea of trying chiropractic care for my back pain. My body is definitely carrying more weight than it should, and I agree that the stress probably causes my back pain. So, if seeing a chiropractor for that can help, I'll definitely start looking for one!

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Taylor Bishop link
2/5/2019 05:14:09 am

Thank you for explaining some benefits to chiropractic care. I had no idea that this type of car can be ideal if you are dealing with chronic back pain. I'm kind of interested to lean if chiropractic care could still be ideal if the chronic pain isn't very severe.

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Sariah Meagle link
2/12/2019 09:54:17 pm

If chiropractic care can help alleviate twisted and damaged muscles, I think I should visit a clinic to help myself heal. I think I have acute pain since my injury was less than two weeks ago. It's actually interesting to know that it can help relax the muscles by adjusting the spine so I might try it out.

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Ellie Davis link
2/25/2019 06:43:37 pm

Thank you for pointing out that there are many causes of back pain and going to a chiropractor could help with this. My husband and I are needing to find a chiropractor for his back pain. I'll have to do some research and find the best chiropractor for him.

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Ellie Davis link
2/26/2019 05:33:13 pm

I didn't know that there were several illnesses that can cause back pain. My husband may be suffering from something like this and I think he should go see a chiropractor. I'll have to do some research and find the best chiropractor in my area.

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Omosol Chiropractor link
3/18/2019 03:35:43 pm

I completely relate to this article and very specially to the third type of back pain explained, due to poor lifestyle choices. In my case, I've suffered back pain for over 20 years now. And paradoxically, my back pain comes from practicing different types of sports which have been putting an over pressure on my bag. And you could think: "Wait a minute...practicing sport? That should be healthy!"
The problem is there are some kind of sports, like in my case, water skiing and golf which are very "back-demanding". In that case the solution to my continuous back pain, together with chiropractic treatment at the moments the pain got very acute, was to complement my favorite sports with specific exercises to strengthen the muscles in the back. And specifically what helped me a lot and really allowed me to continue practicing water skiing and golf has been Pilates. Once a chiropractor recommended me to practice Pilates, because Pilates are mainly excises to strengthen muscles all around your waist. This way your body and your back is ready to resist the demanding efforts of the other sports onto your back. I highly recommend to try Pilates for any sportsman suffering back pain.

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Venturis Clinic link
3/24/2019 03:38:54 am

Thank you for sharing the great information regarding chiropractic care.

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Ashley link
5/31/2019 10:51:10 am

I liked that you explained that one reason to go to the chiropractor is to resolve poor lifestyle choices. From sitting in a chair all day at work, my back often aches when I get home. I will consider going to a chiropractor to have help readjusting my back.

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Sandra Patterson link
6/7/2019 01:50:57 pm

Thank you for explaining that chiropractic care is another way to lessen acute pain as a result of the injury. My sister has been complaining of back pain after she lifted a box in the wrong way. I will be sure to forward this article to her, so that she can find a chiropractor for some help as soon as possible.

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Mia Stewart link
6/19/2019 10:40:17 am

I like how the article explains that if you have an injured back, chiropractic care can help to adjust your spine and relax the muscles to receive pain relief. My back got injured as me and my husband were moving heavy things in our home and now I have a lot of back pain. Maybe getting chiropractic care can help me to get pain relief in my back.

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Brad Erwin link
11/13/2019 11:59:03 am

It's cool that chiropractic care can lessen acute pain by adjusting the spine to relax muscles. Last month my mother started experiencing back pain and is looking into her options for relief. She will be excited to know that a chiropractor can help lessen her pain without the use of medications.

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Jacob Brown link
12/13/2019 12:08:23 pm

It's good that you point out that seeing a chiropractor can help people who have back or neck pain. I have chronic pain in my lower back due to a car accident years ago, and I'm considering seeing if a chiropractor can help. I'm going to look for a good provider of chiropractic care in my area.

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Alec Burns link
12/18/2019 12:12:29 pm

It's good that you point out that seeing a chiropractor can help people who have had a back injury. I injured my back several years ago, and I'm considering going to a chiropractor to see if it provides any relief from the pain I still have. I'm going to look for a good chiropractor in my area to go to.

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Eileen Benson link
2/18/2020 10:57:43 am

I'm glad you mentioned that feeling better after chiropractic care can help motivate us to make other changes in our life to improve our health. I've been having pain and numbness on the right side of my body and think it might be due to a herniated disc. Reading your article made me feel excited to visit a chiropractor and start feeling better, so thanks for sharing!

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kate hansen link
2/24/2020 01:28:25 pm

I'm glad that you mentioned that you can reduce acute pain with chiropractic care. My husband was in a bad car accident a couple of years ago that caused him to injure his back, and it has always been in severe pain ever since. I'll make sure to pass this information along to him so he can look into seeing a chiropractor that can help him with his back pain.

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SWINDEELS BART link
2/26/2020 05:03:03 am

I agree with the writer's thought that a good chiropractic treatment can easily treat our most common back pains. Thanks for sharing such an informative article with us. This article is very informative.

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Bob Newton link
2/27/2020 01:23:14 pm

It's good that you point out that seeing a chiropractor can benefit those who suffer from back pain. I have a lot of back pain due to a recent injury, so I'm considering going to a chiropractor. I'm going to look for a good provider of chiropractic care in my area.

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David Norriss link
3/3/2020 07:37:12 am

Wow, it's great how you can avoid suffering through an injury by going to a chiropractor and having them adjust your spine. The other day I fell down the stairs leading to my apartment and my back has been hurting since. I'll follow your advice and find a chiropractor near me who can help alleviate the pain.

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Conrad O'Connor link
3/25/2020 08:10:38 am

It's good that you point out that seeing a chiropractor can help people who suffer from back pain. I have pain in my back due to a recent football injury, so I'm considering going to a chiropractor. I'm going to look for a good chiropractor in my area to use.

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John Richi link
3/27/2020 02:18:52 am

It's very relieving to know that visiting a chiropractor can help us with a back injury. I injured my back several years ago, and I'm considering going to a chiropractor soon

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
4/19/2020 11:12:55 am

My brother has been complaining of back pains recently and I suspect it may be due to the heavy lifting that he has been doing since he just moved into a new house. I like that this post explained a chiropractor can help alleviate backaches. I will suggest to my brother to schedule an appointment with a chiropractor.

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Bob Newton link
10/28/2020 01:19:28 pm

Thank you for elaborating on how chiropractic care can help people who suffer from back pain. I've had chronic back pain for the past 3 years due to an accident, so I'm considering seeing a chiropractor soon. I'm going to look for a reputable chiropractor in my area to use.

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Fred Gibbons link
12/8/2020 09:05:36 am

Thank you for highlighting the fact that seeing a chiropractor can help relieve back pain. I've been having a lot of back pain for the past few months due to a recent car accident, so I'm considering going to a chiropractor this week. I'm going to search for a reputable provider of chiropractic care in the area to use.

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1/2/2021 04:39:07 am

Thanks for sharing such a valuable post with us. I am gonna bookmark this site.I have also seen your post it is awesome!

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Chris Pederson link
1/28/2021 01:16:26 pm

Thanks for the advice to deal with chronic back pain by seeing a chiropactor. Tons of people deal with back pain but I bet they just ignore it. I don't want to have it for the rest of my life so I'll see what I can do.

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3/22/2021 04:33:55 am

Whether you have pain from an injury or lifestyle choices, our chiropractor near you will create a personalized treatment plan to relieve your pain. Regular adjustments will help relax your muscles, which reduces the pain. If anyone is looking for a chiropractor in SW Calgary, please contact us to learn more.

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