Back pain is one of the most common sources of pain. Millions of people suffer from it every day. Finding the root cause of the pain and treating it is what makes chiropractors so popular as providers. In Harrisonburg, VA, Dr. Daniel Atwell of Atwell Family Chiropractic treats every member of the family and can help you achieve the relief your aching back needs.
Spinal adjustment
The first step in your wellness journey is for Dr. Atwell to examine your back and determine if there are vertebrae that are out of alignment. Misalignments prevent the neuromusculoskeletal system from working as well as it should. By manipulating the vertebrae, the chiropractor restores the free movement of impulses from the brain to all the organs and body parts, allowing the body’s natural healing to resume.
Massage therapy
Massage therapy makes your back feel good. It also makes a perfect complement to a spinal adjustment, as the back is more receptive when the muscles are relaxed. Getting a massage in Harrisonburg, VA, is very good for back pain, especially when it is the result of stress, which tightens up the muscles.
Custom orthotics
You may wonder why custom orthotics for your feet help with back pain. But there is a relationship between your gait and the stress on your joints. It could be that your foot mechanics are imbalanced in such a way that it puts your back in an awkward position, and this can lead to stress on the back’s tissues. Correcting the way your feet move can make all the difference by correcting your posture.
Cold laser therapy
The cold laser, also called low-level laser, is applied with a handheld device. Lasers use light to stimulate the cells deep beneath the skin. It is placed over where the pain is located and helps accelerate healing and reduce pain and inflammation.
Electric muscle stimulation
When you are having back pain due to muscle spasms and strains, electric muscle stimulation is one easy way to get the muscles to relax and reduce inflammation.
Therapeutic exercise
No matter what treatments are used to relieve the back pain, therapeutic exercise will probably be necessary. The exercises are customized to your particular needs, and they help you maintain the progress you have made improving your flexibility, mobility, and balance.
For back pain relief in Harrisonburg, VA, Dr. Atwell of Atwell Family Chiropractic offers personalized care. Don't wait, make an appointment today at 540-442-8294.