How does a Chiropractor treat low back pain?
First of all, if it makes life more difficult for you, that’s serious in itself. Even if it goes away in a few days you haven’t really gotten rid of the problem. It will most likely return and if left untreated, could be more debilitating the next time. Which is why we recommend seeing a chiropractor at the first sign of back pain. Lower back pain can also be accompanied by a variety of symptoms, some of which indicate very serious problems. Do you currently have or ever had: • Leg pain with numbness, tingling and/or weakness? • Back or leg pain with coughing or sneezing? • Difficulty standing up after sitting for any period of time? • Morning stiffness? • Pain after extended walking? • Pain in hip, buttock, thigh, knee or foot? If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these symptoms, its time you got help from a doctor. A doctor of chiropractic. What will the chiropractor do? Your chiropractor will use highly specialized techniques (called adjustments) to correct spinal problems and offer l
