Low back pain can be debilitating, negatively impacting your every day activities and even diminishing your quality of life!
When it comes to treating back pain, your rehabilitation journey will depend on the cause of the pain. Because back pain is a very individual issue, there isn't a one fit all solution. It requires a thorough assessment from your practitioner to determine whether the pain is originating from a joint misalignment or is related to muscle tension or a soft tissue injury. From there, you and your practitioner can discuss which course of treatment is best for you.
Chiropractic Adjustments For Back Pain
Chiropractors are experts when it comes to treating injuries or conditions related to the spine, muscles, joints, and nerves. If you are experiencing chronic low back pain, it could be an issue related to joint alignment, specifically in the spine or hips.
A chiropractor is able to diagnose and treat the source of the pain as well as correct any movement problems stemming from joints and spine. Because their treatments focus on the use of hands-on techniques, especially spinal adjustments, soft tissue mobilizations and exercise based rehabilitation to ease back pain, treatment is intended to correct any dysfunction of the spine.
Massage Therapy For Back Pain
Registered Massage Therapists are soft tissue specialists. When it comes to treating low back pain, RMTs will be able to use their knowledge and expertise to reduce pain by relaxing tight muscles. Other benefits would include improving blood circulation to expedite healing and reduced muscle tension.
As always, it is important to discuss with your practitioner to determine the right treatment for your injury. At COAST, our collaborative approach to treatment allows for a seamless integration of expertise to allow for the most comprehensive care.