Begin treatment for low back pain in Millersburg, OH, by consulting Dr. Richard Mulcahy of Spinal Decompression & Regenerative Therapy.
What Are the Common Causes of Low Back Pain?
Pain in your lower back is not an issue you can take lightly. You must address that symptom immediately, as it can interfere with your work and personal obligations. Even your ability to relax may be compromised by a bad back.
In many instances, low back pain is a byproduct of the degenerative condition known as osteoarthritis. When people have this condition, the cartilage in their joints deteriorates. When the bones in your spine don’t have enough cushioning, you may experience more instances of bone-on-bone contact, resulting in stiffness and the formation of spurs.
You may also experience chronic back pain due to a herniated disc. Spinal discs are made up of a gel nucleus surrounded by fibrous cartilage that can sometimes tear. The nucleus of the spinal disc may spill out of or push against that tear and affect nearby structures in your back, thus causing persistent pain. Herniated discs are commonly caused by aging, but they may also develop due to overexertion and other accidents that directly affect your back.
A herniated disc may cause compression that leads to sciatic nerve damage. Sciatica can be troublesome because its symptoms include tingling sensations and muscle weakness on top of chronic back pain.
Discover the cause of your low back pain in Millersburg, OH, by working with Dr. Mulcahy of Spinal Decompression & Regenerative Therapy.
What Are the Chiropractic Treatments for Low Back Pain?
Chiropractic solutions for low back pain are remarkably effective.
Your treatment sessions may feature chiropractic adjustments. Manual and instrument-assisted application of force to realign the vertebrae are helpful because they can fix the misalignments that often contribute to osteoarthritis and herniated discs. Chiropractors can also use these adjustments to take pressure off your sciatic nerve.
Spinal decompression may also be featured prominently in your treatment regimen. This treatment involves gently stretching the spine using a computerized treatment table. The gentle stretches create negative pressure in the spine that facilitates an influx of healing nutrients and allows the disc to return to its healthy position.
Get Help for Low Back Pain
Call 330-741-0779 for Dr. Mulcahy of Spinal Decompression & Regenerative Therapy to arrange your low back pain treatment sessions in Millersburg, OH.