Achieving Lasting Relief From Your Back Pain with Chiropractic Care

Back pain is a common issue that impacts millions of people around the world with approximately 80% of people experiencing low back pain at some point during their lives.

It can be caused by many different factors, from prolonged poor posture to an injury or even age-related wear and tear. While there are some treatments available for back pain relief, not all of them provide lasting results. That’s where chiropractic care comes in. Chiropractic care is a safe and effective treatment option that focuses on treating the underlying causes of back pain instead of just masking the symptoms with medications.

Below we will explore how chiropractic care can help you achieve lasting relief from your back pain, including what to expect during your visit with a qualified chiropractor at SYNERGY and tips for achieving long-term results with regular visits to the chiropractor.

Understanding the Causes of Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common yet difficult complaints to identify and treat effectively. There can be many different causes behind back pain and it is important to address each underlying issue in order to get real relief from the discomfort felt. A chiropractor can assist in understanding your back pain, through accurate diagnosis and tailor-made treatment plans.

Here at our Twickenham practice we combine a range of therapies, including massage therapies, exercise rehabilitation and pilates along with lifestyle advice so that you have the best chance of getting back on track. Chiropractic care can make a massive difference in reducing back pain, allowing you to continue with life – whether it’s returning to a sport, working or running after children – without having back pain hold you back.

Exploring Chiropractic Care as a Treatment Option

Exploring chiropractic care as a treatment option for back pain can be daunting. Back pain can arise from many different sources or even completely out of the blue, so you may be feeling overwhelmed. Relying on specialised care from an experienced chiropractor is one way to make back pain less of a burden in your life.

Chiropractors are trained in many different techniques to cater specifically to back injuries, ranging from chiropractic adjustments to help improve the mobility and alignment of your spinal joints, to various soft tissue and muscle techniques to release pain and tension. This combination is best combined with specific exercises to help target the underlying issue that’s causing back pain instead of just masking the symptoms.

So instead of treating your back pain as a “quick fix” with over-the-counter medications, take control of your back health with tailored treatments like those offered at SYNERGY.

What to Expect During and After Your First Visit with a Chiropractor

Visiting a chiropractor can help with back pain, sciatica, neck stiffness, and more. During your visit, the chiropractor will typically begin with asking questions about your back pain and any other relevant health issues. Then they will carry out a detailed examination to evaluate your spine movement and a full joint, muscle and nerve assessment. From here your chiropractor will discuss everything that they have found with you and then offer a plan of management to get you feeling better as quickly as possible. This will involve a combination of various manual therapy techniques, including spinal adjustments and muscle release techniques to help reduce stress and tension in the area. Afterwards it’s possible that you may feel changes right away or symptoms may begin to improve over time; this varies from person-to-person. The best thing you can do is be patient and take on board the advice given. Ultimately your comfort and improved back function are the main goals of a chiropractic visit!

5 Quick Tips for Achieving Lasting Relief from Back Pain with Visits to the Chiropractor

Here are five tips to help you get the most out of your chiropractic visits:

1. Be sure to listen closely to the treatment advice provided by your chiropractor; they know what will work best for your individual needs.
2. Practice any exercise advice, whether to modify your current regime or to introduce new practices into you daily routine. This will complement any in-house chiropractic treatment and ultimately improve your recovery rate.
3. Don’t be shy in asking your chiropractor any questions, no matter how trivial they may seem! Reassurance and knowledge is so important to help in recovery, ask as many questions as you’d like during your visit!
4. Physical pain can also be exacerbated by chemical and emotional stresses. To get the most out of your chiropractic visits you’ll want to make sure you’re addressing your nutrition and any mental stresses that may be contributing to your back pain. Your chiropractor will be able to guide you how we can best manage this alongside your visits.
5. Finally, inform your chiropractor of any obvious changes during your journey. It is normal for symptoms to change, and often you may feel different discomforts arise that you weren’t aware of previously. This is typically a good sign of your body adapting positively in the early stages. It is always good practice to let your chiropractor know so that they can change the treatment approach if appropriate.

With these tips in mind and regular visits to your chiropractor at SYNERGY in Twickenham, you’ll soon start seeing real improvement in your health – giving you lasting relief from back pain!