Back Pain FAQ from Campion Chiropractic in College Station

If you suffer from chronic back pain, you know that it can cause problems with your daily life. Back pain can make sitting, standing, and walking difficult. Even something as simple as bending over to pick something up off the floor can be excruciating. If you are suffering from back pain and it has been going on for a while, there are a few things that you should understand about your condition.

Q: What Causes Back Pain?

A: There are plenty of things that can cause back pain. In most cases, back pain is a result of muscle strain, injury, or trauma. Being overweight or pregnant puts excess pressure on your spine which can cause back pain. Poor posture when sitting and standing is also a common cause. In more severe cases, the cause could be disc degeneration that occurs with age or untreated scoliosis.

Q: How Is the Cause Of Back Pain Diagnosed?

A: There are a few ways that back pain can be diagnosed. First, your doctor will want to know a bit about your lifestyle and your medical history. If you sit at a desk all day and you live a sedentary lifestyle, it could be the reason for your pain. Your doctor will also want to know about any injuries that you have had in the past or present. In some cases, your doctor may want to get a better look using diagnostic imaging tests such as an MRI or a CT scan.

Q: How Is Back Pain Treated?

A: There are a variety of treatments for back pain and the one that your doctor chooses would depend on the cause of your pain. If the pain is a result of a muscle strain, rest, ice, physical therapy, and chiropractic care might be recommended. If the cause of the pain is something more serious such as disc degeneration or a herniated disc, spinal decompression and cold laser with adjustments might be necessary. There are prescription medications available that can temporarily treat the pain and the spasms.  Possible surgical evaluation may be needed depending on the individual case.

Q: How Can a Chiropractor Treat Back Pain?

A: A chiropractor can help relieve your pain, prevent complications, and treat any underlying factors that are causing the back pain. There are a variety of chiropractic treatments that they may use.

• Spinal manipulation
• Ice/heat therapy
• TENS / Electric Stim therapy
• Ultrasound therapy
• Lifestyle counseling
• Spinal Decompression Therapy
• Cold Laser Therapy
• Graston therapy
• Myofascial Release therapy

During your first visit, your chiropractor would create a treatment plan designed just for you. Oftentimes, your chiropractor will suggest more than one treatment to help ease the pain and treat your other symptoms.

Call Campion Chiropractic Today!

If you are suffering from back pain, you should schedule an appointment with Campion Chiropractic in College Station. Our chiropractor can create a treatment plan to provide low back pain relief. As your treatment progresses, you feel some back pain relief. In time, you will be able to enjoy a pain-free life. Call today to schedule an appointment at (979) 693-6500.  We offer a free consultation with no obligation.