A how-to for treating lower back strain.
'Nothing changes until something moves.'
This may mean a world of wisdom to you if you live a healthy lifestyle that is free of lower back pain, but to those with a weak lower back it means one thing and one thing only, move or you might never be able to. Whether it's a strain, a herniated disc, sciatica, spinal stenosis or arthritis, lower back pain is paralyzing and insufferable. It affects 8 out of 10 people all over the world, ranging from the ages of 20 to 80 year old. People try all measures like yoga, postural exercises, running, physiotherapy, and pills. And it has recently come to light that chiropractic methods have started to benefit many lower back strain victims.
Chiropractic methods are much less invasive than surgery and pose little risk to health and well-being. They rely on spinal manipulation and treatment of surrounding affected areas to ensure structural alignment and long-term relief. Chiropractic care believes that the body has the ability to naturally heal itself when given the precise blend of relaxation and disciplined exercise.
When suffering from chronic lower back strain a visit to a trained and certified chiropractor can work wonders because of the precision with which this science can help the body achieve its full potential. You do not need to make any special preparations before the visit and for complete relief you will need to attend a series of sessions with the chiropractor. Chiropractic treatment may put some strain on the body, so that the muscle and spine is surprised beyond its range of movement and is then given time to recover. Each treatment is based on the nature of the lower back strain and the patient's history. This pressure on the spine helps assess and correct the flow of oxygen to muscles and increasing blood flow - two of the major impairments and causes of back pain.
Spinal manipulation is an on-going treatment and one should not expect quick results out of it, because it works to treat and strengthen the back muscles. It is most effective in acute back pain. Along with the manual adjustments using controlled force to improve the fortitude of the lower back muscle, chiropractors also prescribe regular exercises and dietary plan to their patients. These include maintaining the right posture, changing positions while sleeping, drinking adequate water, warming up before any strenuous activity like running, swimming or even gardening, standing for at least two hours every day, and yoga exercises to strengthen the back. The lower back needs to flex, extend and rotate, which is very unlikely for most people with sedentary jobs. Chiropractic doctors (DC) keep that in mind when prescribing treatment to their patients.
Doctors and medical practitioners consider chiropractic methods to be safe for almost all patients. But patients with a history of blood related disorders, anaemia, cancer or bone replacement should get multiple opinions before going for chiropractic treatment. Adopt a healthy lifestyle where you've got your own back, but if there is ever a time where you don't, contact a chiropractor near you.
