Back Pain
Over a long period of time (years) our bodies change structurally and pressure on the joints can lead to pain or discomfort that can then become worse over time. At Active Spinal Care, we want to correct this and prevent this in the future.
Daily activities, such as bending, driving, lifting, twisting and repetitive movements may result in a ‘bad back’. Your chiropractor will want to understand how you tackle these everyday movements and will give advice on this. You may be asked about any major traumas to your back such as: car accidents, falls, sporting injuries, lifting heavy objects and any underlying conditions, which may have an impact on your spine.
In some cases you may be experiencing leg pain which may be referred from the lower back. After a thorough medical case history and full examination, Dr Baillie will endeavour to explain the cause of your pain and treat you accordingly, if appropriate.
At Active Spinal Care, we believe we should treat the cause of your pain and not just the pain itself. We will try and discover the cause of your back pain, through orthopaedic testing and offer a diagnosis of your complaint.
After this your treatment will begin; often with gentle, specific adjustments (the chiropractic word for manipulation) done by hand, to free stiff joints and remove spinal nerve irritation. This effective drug-free treatment is generally painless, although you may feel some short-term discomfort if your back is very sore. Your chiropractor may also use other techniques such as mobilisation or stretching, soft tissue massage. You may also be recommended specific exercises, advised on the use of heat and/or ice and be provided with information in order to prevent recurrence of the injury.
How long will chiropractic take to work?
Scientific evidence and guidelines for medical practitioners state that chiropractic spinal manipulation can help back pain, especially if carried out within the first six weeks. The longer you have been in pain, the longer it may take to improve with treatment. Your chiropractor will advise you of your likely recovery time and how to minimise the chances of the problem happening again. Early treatment is important but chiropractors are also effective at treating long-standing or chronic back pain.