Back Pain Relief at Moss Chiropractic near Aspen Hill-Layhill, MD
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Don’t let your back pain limit you
If you’re suffering from back pain, you are not alone. Nine out of 10 American adults will experience back pain in their lives, making it the 5th most common cause for visits to the doctor. In fact, it is a leading cause of disability worldwide.
Fortunately, you can take measures to prevent or relieve most back pain and surgery is rarely necessary. With the right approach most back pain usually gets better within a few days or weeks.
The types of back pain people have can be quite different, from a persistent dull ache to sudden sharp pain. The cause of pain can be from a sprain, fracture, or other injury, but it can also stem from a disease or medical condition, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, or spinal stenosis (a narrowing of the spinal canal through which the spinal cord runs). Many people develop back pain in part because they’re overweight or their lifestyle is too sedentary.
Consulting a Chiropractor in Aspen Hill-Layhill for Back Pain
If you’re finding it hard to cope with your back pain, or if it has been ongoing for more than three to four weeks, consider consulting a chiropractor. Chiropractors are skilled in effectively managing and providing relief for various types of back pain. If you have been experiencing any of the following symptoms for more than a few days, it’s advisable to consult with a chiropractor for professional care.:
- Restricted mobility
- Stiffness
- A continuous dull or aching feeling in the lower back
- Difficulty in standing.
- Reduced flexibility
- Persistent or severe pain, particularly when lying down or at night
- Pain extending down one or both legs
- Weakness, numbness, or tingling in one or both legs
- Inflammation or redness in the area of pain
Approaches for Back Pain Relief Treatment
Components of Your Back Pain Treatment Plan
- Regular spinal adjustments to ensure proper alignment and prevent spinal twisting
- Manual release therapy for relaxing tight, sore muscles and easing tension
- Digital evaluation of posture
- Tailored mirror image exercises for posture correction.
- Stretching exercises aimed at reducing spinal pressure and enhancing flexibility
- Application of hot and cold therapies for pain and inflammation relief
- Decompression therapy focused on alleviating disk pressure
- Instruction on simple at-home exercises for pain relief and prevention
- Guidance on safe lifting techniques, maintaining proper posture, and daily strategies to avoid re-injury.
Methods to Prevent the Recurrence of Your Pain
Our method typically combines physical exercise, dietary recommendations, and rehabilitative practices within our treatment plan. Furthermore, we offer advice on straightforward lifestyle changes designed to alleviate pain using correct ergonomic techniques. These measures aid in preserving the natural posture of the spine and preventing undue stress. These habits are beneficial not only for enhancing spinal wellness but also for reinforcing the strength of core muscles.
Implications of Not Treating Back Pain
Ignoring back pain, often perceived as ‘toughing it out,’ can exacerbate the condition rather than resolve it.
Leaving back pain untreated can disrupt your ability to find a comfortable sleeping position, leading to poor sleep quality. It’s well-known that inadequate sleep negatively impacts overall health, affecting mood, concentration, and physical condition. Therefore, addressing your back pain is essential for your overall well-being.
Prolonged back pain often results in altered movement patterns, inadvertently straining other parts of the back and body. It’s not uncommon for pain in one area to cause additional or intensified pain elsewhere, particularly in the back.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, about 50% of individuals with chronic pain also experience anxiety or depression. Chronic back pain can leave you feeling powerless, devalued, and sleep-deprived, with the interplay between back pain and depression exacerbating both conditions.
This underscores the importance of regaining your health. Contact us today for a free consultation.
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The Aspen Hill community name is derived from aspen trees that once were found near the first post office in the area. The post office was located in a general store on what was then known as the Washington–Brookeville Pike (now the intersection of Connecticut and Georgia Avenues) and opened circa 1864. Layhill is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States.
