Treat Your Back Like a Friend
By Tom Herrin
It is easy for any of us to take things for granted. One of the most common is the work of our backs. Too often, we make the mistake of lifting incorrectly, or doing something similar and being hit by sudden back pain. It may be too late to take it back, but we can do something to help us to move forward. If you make one of those mistakes and end up with pain in your back that won't go away, a visit to a chiropractor may get you turned around and headed in the right direction.
The Back Is Always on Duty
No matter what we do, the back is constantly performing a task. It supports the upper body and holds up the head. It allows us to bend, twist, and turn. The spine is also designed to carry lots of delicate nerves to other parts of the body. Anytime we do something that causes the muscles that support the spine to become strained and fail, a joint dysfunction may occur in which pressure is placed on a nerve causing pain. It may be minor, or it may seem like such a serious pain that we can have no rest or reprieve. Pain medications may only serve as a temporary fix.
Chiropractors Can Ease Pain
When you go to a chiropractor with back pain, you will be given an adjustment in which the spine is gently manipulated so that the injured joint is restored to its optimal position. This can take the pressure off the never and relieve the pain. Since it is all done naturally, no pain medication is used. There is no risk of addiction or side effects. Natural healing may be faster, and you may be able to return to your normal daily activities sooner. For many, it is the beginning of a healthier new lifestyle and a way to take control of their life.
Many Choose Regular Visits
Once they feel the relief a chiropractor can provide, they often want more. At The Joint Chiropractic, they have plans that are affordable. No insurance is required, no appointments are necessary. They are open days and evenings, weekdays and weekends at all of their more than 600 locations nationwide. If you have sudden back pain and can't escape it, drop in at The Joint Chiropractic today and start feeling great again.
To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Goleta, Calif.