Natural Low Back Pain Treatment in Broomfield

Pain in the lumbar portion of the spine can stem from a number of possible causes, from a traumatic injury to years of untreated postural problems or even simple aging. But no matter how debilitating your pain may be, don't assume that you have to submit yourself to major surgery or keep on struggling with pain. Summit Medical Care Center can provide safe, natural, non-invasive low back pain treatment in Broomfield.

Possible Causes of Low Back Pain

Sometimes it's pretty easy to point to the cause of low back pain. For instance, if you were trying to lift a heavy object, you could easily have strained a muscle. An auto accident patient may have herniated a disc, causing the sensitive nerves in the disc's outer casing to produce intense pain. Pregnancy causes obvious weight shifts that stress the lower back. But much of the time, a case of low back pain stems from more longstanding or subtle issues such as:

• Degenerative disc disease - As the lumbar discs age, they can lose some of their water content. The resulting flattening pulls on the facet joints that connect the vertebrae, creating inflammation and possibly accelerating the development of spinal arthritis. 
• Sciatic nerve impingement - A bulging or herniated disc can pinch the major nerve roots attached to the sciatic nerve. This causes sciatica, which may leave you with lower back pain as well as leg pain.
• Spinal stenosis - Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the bony canal within the spinal column that houses the spinal cord. Osteoarthritis, bone overgrowth, herniated discs and dislocated vertebrae can all cause this problem.
• Spondylolisthesis - This painful condition occurs when one vertebrae slides forward relative to the vertebrae below it.

Broomfield Low Back Pain Treatment at Summit Medical Care Center

Summit Medical Care is the place to go for Broomfield low back pain treatment. That's because our conservative techniques don't just alleviate the pain -- they also correct the underlying musculoskeletal imbalance causing it. Chiropractic adjustment can restore normal joint motion and alignment to a body that has withstood years of misalignment.

Spinal decompression is especially useful for treating lumbar disc problems. This technique employs a mechanical table to administer small but effective degrees of flexion distraction force on the low back. This pulling motion creates just enough space between the vertebrae for a vacuum pressure to form, drawing the bulging or herniated discs away from nerve roots and back into position. This same vacuum pressure also helps to rehydrate and nourish the discs, restoring spinal height and relieving facet joint stress.

Soft tissue damage to the lower back can also be treated by our skilled team at Summit Medical Care Center. Our massage therapy and Class IV laser therapy can both help speed healing and relieve pain naturally. Call (303) 466-3232 today so we can create a Broomfield low back pain treatment plan just for you!