Low Back Pain Care in Greenville
Affecting 26% of the U.S. population at any given time, lower back pain is one of the most prevalent health issues, resulting in approximately 260 million lost workdays annually! This type of discomfort is a major contributor to the burgeoning opioid epidemic in the U.S. today.
What Are the Causes?
There are many causes of low back pain, ranging from leading a sedentary lifestyle to being an elite athlete. Causes can include repetitive strain in the workplace, childhood scoliosis, high heels, excess weight, a child’s backpack, a forgotten auto accident, and far too many more to list.
Pain is just the beginning of the problems that occur when your low back fails you: in addition to lost time at work, a sufferer loses time enjoying fun activities with family, they can lose aerobic fitness, which leads to poor cardiac health, and as other things slide, mental health is also affected.
What Are the Symptoms?
Back pain symptoms are all too obvious: pain, stiffness, reduced range of motion, and pain radiating down the hip and legs are common. Pain is variously described as dull, achy, crampy, burning or stabbing. Intensity may range from pain that merely limits an athlete’s performance all the way to pain that renders a person unable to get up off the floor.
Acute conditions are defined as those that have arisen recently and last for less than six months. Chronic pain stays with you and may last indefinitely, or at least until the problem is corrected.
How Chiropractic Care Helps
Also known as spinal manipulation, the key element in chiropractic care is the chiropractic adjustment. The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) defines the adjustment as a procedure in which a chiropractor uses their hands or a small instrument to manually apply a controlled force to a joint in the body. Dr. Brown treats back pain with chiropractic adjustments, which are complemented by various other forms of therapy.
Your First Visit: What to Expect
Here are a few things you can expect before, during, and after your first visit with us.
Before your adjustment, we will ask you about your medical history and any current pain or symptoms you’re experiencing. This helps us best understand your problem areas and why you’re seeking care.
We will also perform a physical examination to help us determine the best possible way to care for you. This examination will include orthopedic, neurological, and chiropractic tests. If necessary, X-rays will be performed. Following the examination, Dr. Brown will explain what the tests and X-ray findings indicate and recommend the most beneficial treatment protocol. If chiropractic is not the best choice, we will recommend another type of specialist who would be more appropriate.
Next comes your adjustment, which will be entirely custom to what your body needs. We use a variety of techniques depending on what will work best for you. We want you to know that adjustments with us are comfortable and effective.
If you’re nervous about receiving an adjustment, we’ll do our best to walk you through the entire process so there are never any surprises. While not everyone does, if you hear a “popping’ sound,” that’s entirely normal. The goal of an adjustment is to restore balance and proper alignment to your spine.
Personalized Exercise and Ergonomic Advice
Beyond care in our office, Dr. Brown regularly recommends a program of exercises tailored to his patients after the condition is stabilized. He will advise on ergonomic concerns like pillows, mattresses, chairs, desks, etc. He often coaches patients on how to lift, as it relates to both heavy objects at work or heavy weights in the gym.
In his long career, Dr. Brown has often been grateful and a bit awed by the results achievable through chiropractic. It’s not unusual for patients to arrive at his office barely mobile and in great pain, only to walk upright and greatly relieved not long thereafter. In one memorable story, Dr. Brown provided care for a petite elderly woman who was walking with a cane. After treatment for her low back pain, she started dancing a bit and said, “I can boogie!”
Frequently Asked Questions
How can chiropractic care help relieve my back pain?
Will the treatment be painful?
How long will it take to see results?
Is chiropractic care safe for back pain?
How many sessions will I need?
What lifestyle changes can I make to help prevent back pain?
Can chiropractic care improve my posture?
Additionally, they recommend specific strengthening and stretching exercises to balance weak and tight muscles, further improving posture. Chiropractors may also provide ergonomic advice for workplace settings and daily habits, helping you maintain good posture throughout the day.
Are there exercises or stretches I should be doing at home?
Can chiropractic care help with chronic back pain?
Will insurance cover my chiropractic treatments?
Are there any side effects of chiropractic adjustments for back pain?
Banish Your Back Pain, Starting Today
Don’t put up with pain another moment. As the chiropractor other chiropractors turn to for their own care, Dr. Brown is here to help you, too. Schedule an appointment at Brown Chiropractic Center today and take the first step toward relief!
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