Chronic Back Pain in Miami, FL
Chronic back pain is something that makes too many people’s everyday lives difficult, but Dr. Edward Esposito and Dr. Elliott Grusky of the Disc Relief Center of Kendall have many different types of treatments that can help. A chiropractor will provide therapy for chronic back pain without medication and surgery and look for the root cause.
What is chronic back pain?
Back pain is considered chronic when it has lasted for more than 12 weeks even though the underlying injury has been treated. It can occur in the upper back as well as the lower back. The causes of chronic back pain are abundant and some are unavoidable. Contributing factors include but are not limited to:
- Being over 45 years old
- Being overweight
- Injury
- Increased stress level
- Poor ergonomics at work
- Medical conditions
Chiropractic help for chronic back pain
Spinal adjustment
When the vertebrae in the back have become misaligned, the messages from the brain can't get through without disruption. This can lead to pain and inflammation. Spinal manipulation can be very gentle, or it can be vigorous, it can be done manually or instrument-assisted. No matter which method is used, the aim is to get things back in line and working at maximum efficiency.
Massage therapy
Chiropractic massage therapy is an excellent complement to a chiropractic adjustment. Together they are more effective than alone. Massage can be used to relax the muscles, or it can work out the knots that may be causing chronic back pain.
Spinal decompression
When a disc has become bulging or herniated, it presses on the nerves in the spine. This often leads to chronic back pain. If it is the sciatic nerve that is compressed, it can cause pain going all the way down the leg. Spinal decompression stretches the spine so that the space increases and the suction created will pull the disc back into its original location.
Therapeutic exercise
Once the pain has been reduced, it is important to make sure that the problem doesn't occur again. Therapeutic exercise, stretches and other forms of exercise will help to keep your back as healthy as possible.
Cold laser Therapy
Cold laser therapy uses light waves to reach beneath the skin to help the cells to regenerate. It also stimulates endorphins which help to reduce pain.
When you are suffering from chronic back pain in Miami, FL, relief is only a call away. Dr. Esposito and Dr. Grusky of the Disc Relief Center of Kendall can provide the treatments that you require. Call us today at 305-598-2005 to make an appointment.