How Does a Chiropractor Treat Lower Back Pain?

Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal condition, with about 13.1% of American adults between the ages of 20 and 69 having chronic lower back pain. If you have been searching for an effective way to relieve your back pain, our chiropractor can help you with your recovery. At Drassal Chiropractic & Sports Clinic, serving Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Shoreview, MN, we will work closely with you and provide you with the treatment you need. 

What Causes Lower Back Pain? 

Lower back pain can be caused by a variety of factors. Some of the most common include:

• Diseases: Spinal tumors, infections, and conditions such as abdominal aortic aneurysms and kidney stones 
• Arthritis: Osteoarthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis, with the latter also resulting in stiffness within the spine
• Sprains and Strains: Injured tendons, ligaments, and muscles in the back that can occur while improperly lifting heavy objects, a car accident, while playing sports, or in a slip-and-fall accident
• Disk Problems: The disks cushioning the vertebrae of the spine can bulge out of position, pressing on a nerve
• Structural problems: Spinal stenosis, which occurs when the spinal column becomes too narrow, and sciatica, resulting from pressure on the sciatic nerve 

 Chiropractic Treatments for Lower Back Pain

When you come to our chiropractor for back pain treatment, we will ask about your symptoms and medical history. Our chiropractor will also perform a physical exam to identify the cause of your spinal problem. If needed, additional tests like X-rays, myelograms, MRIs, CAT scans and electromyography are going to be done to develop an accurate diagnosis. You can expect your treatment plan to involve: 

• Manual Therapies: Treatments include myofascial release, massage therapy, and trigger point therapy. Manual therapies work to reduce tension in the tendons, ligaments, and muscles around the spine, which may be contributing to your low back pain
• Spinal Manipulation and Adjustment: These options are a hands-on chiropractic treatment that involves massaging, moving, and applying pressure to the joints and spine, while targeting the source of pain. This treatment helps to correctly align the spine and improve the range of motion of the joints. 
• Rehabilitative Exercises: The exercises can help strengthen and condition the muscles around the spine, prevent injuries, and relieve pain. 
• Lifestyle and Nutritional Counseling: Our chiropractors can also recommend lifestyle and nutritional changes which you can adopt to reduce the risk of developing further low back pain.

Visit Our Chiropractor in Minnesota!

If you are located near the St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Shoreview, MN, area, visit Drassal Chiropractic & Sports Clinic. Our highly-experienced chiropractors are ready to meet with you and set you up with a treatment plan that works for you. Contact us today for more insight on chiropractic treatment.