Back Pain Relief Chiropractor San Diego
If you are suffering from back pain, then you know first hand how frustrating and painful this can be. Even the smallest tasks, walking or sitting, can feel like a major challenge. One of the most effective treatments to relieve back pain is chiropractic care. Through gentle adjustments chiropractic treatment works to relieve you of the pain you are experiencing and move you towards a normal and healthy lifestyle. For over 4 decades, Blakely Chiropractic has helped thousands of San Diego residents with back pain relief, no matter if it's small acute pain, or pain that is continuously getting worse. Through gentle manipulations of the spine, we will help you relieve the pain on certain stress points you are experiencing and help you get back to full health.
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What You Should Know About Your Back
All of us can take our backs for granted, that is, until you start having back problems (even slight pains), and realize how much back pain can affect the little tasks in life. Understanding how your back works can help you prevent back issues, the key to understanding your back is to understand your spine. The spine plays an integral role in your over overall body health. Not only is it involved in every move you back, it also holds your body’s lifeline in the spinal cord!
The spinal cord extends vertically through the length of your spine through an opening in every one of your vertebrae. The central nervous system, made up of your brain and spinal cord interacts with the entire muscoskeletal system.
The ability of your body to stand, move, bend, and twist comes from this complex network made up of nerves. Proper spinal alignment of the spines 24 vertebrae is essential for total health. But normal wear and tear can cause the spine to come out of alignment, which is the source of the pain!
Chiropractic Treatment Can Help
Through gentle adjustments to the spine, pain relief can be almost instant! And with continued care your body will continue to react to these adjustments to create optimal health. Spinal adjustments correct subluxation allowing the nervous system to function efficiently, while improving balance to create a natural flow of body motions.
Dr. Blakely has helped thousands of patients for over 35 years with back pain relief! It is the most common reason that patients seek us out. We love nothing more than when patients refer us to friends and family to help them out as well. We strive to avoid you having to use pain medications and muscle relaxants that you can become addicted to, and only create a solution for a short time.
Quick Tips to Help Relieve Back Pain
Make sure the surfaces you work at or on are at a comfortable height for you.
Rest 1 Foot on a Low Stool if You Stand for Long Periods of Time
If you are driving long distance, use a pillow or rolled up towel behind the small of your back
Trying sleeping on your back with a pillow under your knees
Wear Comfortable Low Heeled Shoes
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Back Pain Relief FAQs
How does chiropractic care help in relieving back pain?
Chiropractors use spinal adjustments to realign the spine, alleviate pressure on nerves, and improve your overall spine function. The adjustment is a manual manipulation that helps restore proper joint mobility and reduce inflammation, which contributes to back pain relief. Chiropractors may also incorporate massage therapy, stretching exercises, and lifestyle recommendations to improve the healing process.
What are the common causes of back pain that chiropractors can address?
The common causes of back pain most often include poor posture, muscle imbalances, spinal misalignments (subluxations), herniated discs, and sprains. Chiropractic care focuses on manual adjustments which realign the spine and alleviate pressure on the nerves to relieve back pain.
What techniques do chiropractors use to relieve back pain?
The most common technique is spinal manipulation, referred to as a chiropractic adjustment where the chiropractor will apply a controlled force to the joints and restore spinal alignment and mobility, which reduces pain and improves spinal functions. The specific techniques used by chiropractors depends on the individual patient’s needs to address the root cause of the back pain.
Can chiropractic care help with back pain?
Through spinal adjustments, chiropractors work to improve the alignment and function of the spine, which will alleviate certain types of back pain caused by misalignments, muscle tension, or joint dysfunction.
Is chiropractic treatment effective for all types of back pain?
Chiropractic treatment can be effective for certain types of back pain, but it’s effectiveness depends on the underlying cause of the pain. For conditions such as low back pain which is related to issues like muscle strain or joint dysfunction, chiropractic care can provide great results in providing relief. For more complex back pain conditions stemming from underlying conditions like herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or inflammatory disease, chiropractic care works to relieve these painful conditions through spinal manipulations.
Can chiropractic care address underlying conditions causing back pain, such as herniated discs or spinal misalignments?
Chiropractic care can play a role in addressing underlying conditions that contribute to back pain, such as herniated discs or spinal misalignments. While chiropractic care may not directly treat underlying conditions like herniated discs, it can help to reduce the pressure on nerves, improving spinal alignment and promoting the body’s natural healing process.
How can I maintain a healthy back and prevent future back pain after receiving chiropractic treatment?
To prevent future back pain after receiving chiropractic treatment, there are several key practices you can put into your daily routine. To start, it’s important to engage in regular exercise that focuses on strengthening your core muscles which work to support your lower back. Maintaining good posture while sitting, standing, or lifting heavy objects reduces strain on your back. Finally, maintaining a healthy weight through a balanced diet can alleviate the pressure on your back.
What should I expect during a chiropractic session for back pain relief?
During a chiropractic session, a chiropractor may start with x-rays of the spine to look for misalignments or any other factors that may be contributing to your back pain. The chiropractor will start with an assessment of your back and medical history. Based on the findings, a treatment plan will be designed based on the patient’s needs. Chiropractic adjustments will then be made to the spine and joints to restore proper alignment, reduce inflammation, and alleviate pain.
How does chiropractic care differ from other treatment options for back pain, such as physical therapy or medication?
Chiropractic care is different from other treatment options such as physical therapy or medication in a few ways. Chiropractic care focuses on the manual adjustment of the spine and musculoskeletal system to relieve pain and improve mobility. In comparison, physical therapy utilizes various exercises and stretches to strength the muscles and improve flexibility. Medication offers temporary relief by reducing pain and inflammation but does not directly target the underlying issues. Chiropractic care is a holistic and drug-free approach to promote healing and maintain natural alignment.
How many chiropractic sessions are usually required to alleviate back pain?
The number of chiropractic sessions to relieve back pain varies on several factors including the severity and underlying cause of the pain, the individual’s overall health, and their response to treatment. In most cases, patients experience relief after the first session. With chronic or complex back pain conditions, it may require a more extended treatment plan that can consist of multiple sessions over a few weeks or months. The exact number of sessions needed varies per person and is determined by the chiropractor.
What Stops People from
Seeking Help for Back Pain?
Back pain can be severe. And yet, many people don’t know what options they have for resolving the issue. They try to brush it off as a normal part of life and hope that with time, the back pain will resolve itself.
Sometimes, back pain will come and go in waves, which further enforces the idea that with time it will go away. Often, the issue causing the discomfort has been getting worse during that time but only showing symptoms intermittently. This further creates problems with getting the help needed to move past back pain once and for all.
Back pain is such a common issue that most people know someone who suffers from it long term. We’ve heard stories about people suffering for years, trying one medication after another without finding something that works for them. Unfortunately, we’re a lot more likely to hear that story than one where someone was briefly in pain and found a solution that worked for them. This encourages the belief that it’s not worth the effort to seek out the help you need and deserve to resolve the issue.
Discovering the Source of Back Pain
There are many different causes of back pain. This is a term used to cover discomfort that can happen in the upper back, mid-back, and lower back. There are people with chronic issues and others with acute pain. Sometimes accidents cause injury. Other times the pain can be the result of repetitive stress, like sitting at a desk all day. For some people, the primary issue may be how they’re sleeping.
Unless the issue has suddenly appeared after an accident, it’s difficult to be a hundred percent certain what’s causing the pain without seeking the help of a professional. Especially since nerve pain can travel.
Chiropractors not only study the spinal column and joints, but also the nerves in the body. If you are experiencing pain in one place, they will know if it’s likely where the pain is originating, or if there is a nerve that could be irritated or compressed elsewhere.
By consulting a professional at Blakely Chiropractic, you not only have the opportunity to find a course for care and back pain relief but to discover the true cause of your discomfort.
Dr. Blakely Performs a Gentle Adjustment
Low Back Pain Treatment
Back Pain Relief Education
How Chiropractic Care Can Help You Live Pain Free
Experiencing pain for whatever reason is perhaps something that is unavoidable. It is something that seems like a part of life. Pain happens as a consequence of many different reasons and causes and among these may be due to an accident, an injury, sports, repetitive movements, stationary position, muscle strains, etc. Mothers who are expecting would also naturally feel some discomfort and pain.
When an individual feels some sort of discomfort because of pain and when this condition starts interfering with their daily activities, addressing this concern is certainly the best solution. For those who prefer a kind of treatment that is non- invasive and one that would not use any medication, the safest choice would be chiropractic care.
4 Types of Back Injuries After a Car Accident
After an auto accident, many people feel perfectly fine and simply exchange insurance information then go about their day (depending on the extent of the accident). We always hope no one was injured, but even if you feel just fine later in the day you most likely will begin to feel pain in your back, often unberable.
When you understand some of the most common types of back injuries, this can help you understand how serious they are. Here are 4 types of back injuries most commonly felt after an auto accident.
Benefits for Seeing a Chiropractor
Pain Relief and Improved Mobility
Blakely Chiropractic uses gentle adjustments that help alleviate acute and chronic back pain by realigning the spine and joints. These adjustments reduce pressure on nerves, muscles, and surrounding tissues, leading to decreased pain and increased flexibility and mobility. Through manual manipulation, our goal is to restore proper spinal alignment, which contributes to reduced discomfort and increased range of motion.
Holistic Approach to Pain Relief
We take a holistic approach to address back pain, focusing not only on the site of discomfort but also considering lifestyle factors, posture, and overall wellness. We may provide advice on ergonomics, exercises, stretches, along with lifestyle modifications to support spinal health. Our comprehensive approach aims to address the root cause of the pain and promote long-term relief by making adjustments beyond the chiropractic sessions.
Avoid Medication or Surgery
Blakely Chiropractic provides a non-invasive and drug-free alternative for managing back pain. While certain cases of back pain might necessitate medication or surgical intervention, our chiropractic treatments can often provide relief without relying on medication or surgical procedures. Many of our patients prefer this natural approach to managing pain, particularly when they want to avoid potential side effects associated with medications or the risks and recovery time involved with surgery.
About Blakely Chiropractic
For over 3 decades, Blakely Chiropractic has been helping patients throughout San Diego with gentle chiropractic treatments to alleviate a variety of pain symptoms including back pain relief, neck pain relief, shoulder pain relief, sciatica, and headaches. Dr. Blakely also works closely with patients for personal injury pain relief and work injuries. We offer a free consultation to get an understanding what pain you are experiencing and will come up with a tailored treatment plan to get you back to full health!
If you'd like a free consultation to see how we can help, please call us today!