Speak to Dr. Jack Langston and Dr. Sherri Langston of Langston Chiropractic if you are seeking effective back pain treatment in Florence, AL.
What Are the Likely Causes of Your Back Pain?
Many of us joke about back pain being the first sign that you are getting older. We regard that issue almost like a rite of passage into middle age and the years after that. While back pain is undeniably prevalent, it doesn’t have to be your companion. Learning about the common causes of back pain can help you prevent or resolve it.
It’s true that your back pain may be related to aging if it’s caused by osteoarthritis. For those unfamiliar with osteoarthritis, it’s a condition characterized by the breakdown of cartilage in joints, including the facet joints of the spine. As cartilage thins, there may be an increase in friction and painful bone-on-bone contact, which can cause the development of bone spurs.
Your back may also be hurting because you have a sprain or strain of some kind. Sprains and strains may develop due to overuse of ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Overexerting yourself by lifting or pushing something heavy can also lead to a painful sprain or strain.
Whiplash is another possible explanation for your back pain. Although whiplash is commonly associated with neck issues, it can also affect your upper back.
Keeping poor posture can also be the root cause of your chronic discomfort. Poor posture habits that commonly contribute to pain include slouching and hunching over a phone. Your preferred sleeping position can also cause back issues.
You can find solutions for all these problems by working with an experienced chiropractor. Dr. Jack Langston and Dr. Sherri Langston of Langston Chiropractic are ready to help if you need back pain treatment in Florence, AL.
How Can Your Chiropractor Alleviate Your Back Pain?
Chiropractors can offer effective solutions for back pain because our treatments address the underlying causes of your discomfort.
Your chiropractor can use spinal adjustments to treat your osteoarthritis or whiplash injury. By administering manual or instrument-assisted adjustments, your chiropractor can minimize the bone-on-bone contact created by osteoarthritis. They can also realign the components of your cervical spine that are causing your whiplash symptoms.
Soft tissue injuries like sprains and strains may require a slightly different approach. To be more specific, Dr. Sherri may use acupuncture to treat those injuries. Acupuncture can help by triggering the release of natural chemicals that can alleviate pain and promote faster recovery.
Lastly, your chiropractor can also teach you correct posture habits. Heed their advice so you can work or sleep without experiencing discomfort afterward.
Call 256-349-2905 to book back pain treatment sessions in Florence, AL, with Dr. Jack Langston or Dr. Sherri Langston of Langston Chiropractic.
