Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Explained in Sacramento CA

”Chiropractic care and PT are shown to be the superior non-pharmacologic strategies for treating LBP, when compared to other non-pharmacologic treatments” (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

Chiropractor adjustments are very helpful for lower back pain, but sometimes we need to add decompression to the treatment plan to help patients experience pain relief.

In the testimonial above, Stephanie shared her story, and a big part of her recovery journey was decompression.

Does spinal decompression help lower back pain?

Yes, spinal decompression often helps reduce lower back pain. Spinal decompression has helped some of our patients postpone or prevent spinal surgery, including spinal fusions or discectomy surgeries. Very often, patients like Stephanie are stunned by how well this nonsurgical treatment alleviates their lower back pain.

What are Common Causes of Lower Back Pain?

According to mayoclinic.org:

Back pain often develops without a cause that your doctor can identify with a test or an imaging study. Conditions commonly linked to back pain include:

• Muscle or ligament strain. Repeated heavy lifting or a sudden awkward movement can strain back muscles and spinal ligaments. If you're in poor physical condition, constant strain on your back can cause painful muscle spasms.
• Bulging or ruptured disks. Disks act as cushions between the bones (vertebrae) in your spine. The soft material inside a disk can bulge or rupture and press on a nerve. However, you can have a bulging or ruptured disk without back pain. Disk disease is often found incidentally when you have spine X-rays for some other reason.
• Arthritis. Osteoarthritis can affect the lower back. In some cases, arthritis in the spine can lead to a narrowing of the space around the spinal cord, a condition called spinal stenosis.
• Osteoporosis. Your spine's vertebrae can develop painful fractures if your bones become porous and brittle.

How many Chiropractic visits do I need for lower back pain?

We have seen results in as little as 1 visit, but typically we recommend following our personalized corrective care programs to ensure that we correct problems instead of only reducing symptoms. Often back pain takes between 2 and 12 weeks to completely resolve depending on the severity of what is causing the pain. Once the underlying issues are resolved, patients can choose to receive maintenance care to ensure the spine stays in alignment.

At Barham Chiropractic, we understand that everyone is different, and every injury is unique. We use several assessments and diagnostic tools to ascertain what the problem is. By having a precise understanding of what the problem is, we gain the context to create a personalized plan for you.