At some point in life, you may have experienced back pain. While back pain is common, it doesn’t mean you need to continue living with pain throughout your life. At Westmoreland Chiropractic & Rehab Associates in Export and Greensburg, we treat your back pain naturally without using medications or surgery. Let’s take a look at some of the questions we run into regarding back pain relief.

What Are the Common Causes of Back Pain?

Back pain can either be acute or chronic. Acute pain occurs suddenly, causing pain and limited mobility. On the other hand, chronic back pain develops gradually over time and may last for weeks, months, or even years. The common causes of back pain include:

• sciatica
• herniated discs
• injuries
• poor posture
• osteoporosis
• osteoarthritis
• spinal stenosis
• scoliosis
• spinal compression

How Does Chiropractic Care Help with Back Pain?

Chiropractic care should be your first stop for back pain relief. Why? We don’t mask back pain symptoms with medication. Instead, we treat the root cause of your back pain using a combination of treatments:

Chiropractic adjustments: This is a technique where the chiropractor applies pressure to your spine to remove any misalignments. Aligning your spine lifts pressure off the spinal nerves, reducing your pain.

Massage therapy: Gentle yet effective movements of your back reduce muscle tension, resulting in pain relief.

Stretching exercises: Chiropractic exercises can reduce pain, improve mobility, and strengthen your back muscles to prevent future injuries.

Spinal decompression: This therapy is used to reduce pain and pressure on the spine with a special table.

Can I Prevent Back Pain?

The key to deterring back pain is by maintaining an optimal spinal alignment. When your spinal structures are out of alignment, they impinge on other components in the vertebrae column. Proper spinal alignment allows the structures in your back to work in harmony so that your body can fight pain naturally. Furthermore, exercises, proper posture, and a healthy diet can help prevent back pain.

Contact Our Chiropractors in Greensburg and Export, PA

Are you looking for a chiropractor in Greensburg or Export to treat your back pain? Call our Export office today at (724) 325-2112 or our Greensburg office at (724) 216-5004 to schedule an appointment at Westmoreland Chiropractic & Rehab Associates. You can also reach us through our website by using our online contact form.