Ouch - my back hurts!

A human has twenty four vertebrae that join together to make up the spinal column. These vertebrae act independently of each other, allowing you to twist, bend and move during a typical day.  The spinal column also houses—and protects—the central nervous system of the body; the central nervous system is the system that coordinates every muscle movement. Back pain is one of the top issues experienced by everyday people, and this article looks at what happens when you experience back pain, and how going to a chiropractor regularly can help decrease back pain.

Misalignment of Vertebrae

A misalignment in the back consists of two (or sometimes more) vertebrae that are not properly working in tandem. There are two issues raised by vertebrae misalignment: feelings of pain when you move in certain ways, or lift objects the wrong way, and a miscommunication occurs between your back muscles and your brain. This, if left, can cause other problems to develop, especially in the neck or in the form of headaches. Sometimes, it is difficult for a person to know where the pain is actually coming from, due to the faulty communication between the source of the pain, and the brain. In many cases, regular visits to a chiropractor can remedy this.

Benefits of Using a Chiropractor

There are numerous advantages of using a chiropractor, and these benefits are enhanced if you undergo regular sessions. In some cases, a chiropractor can prevent symptoms from occurring altogether. Some of the benefits include:

• Improved posture, which is important for preventing stances and positions that can cause pain
• A better communication between the muscles that are sore, and your brain; this allows the pain to be pinpointed and dealt with
• A greater range of physical movements, and hence, body functions can result from the treatment administered by a chiropractor
• Tension and stress can be effectively relieved
• Discomfort coming from the joints can also be relieved

If you have pain in your arms, wrists, ankles, knees, legs or neck, then all of this can be improved by adopting postures and performing exercises suggested by a chiropractor.

Drug Free, Tailored Treatment

One of the major benefits of using a chiropractor is that the treatment given is drug free; there are no side effects, except a little bit of getting used to any new postures or exercises suggested. Chiropractors will assess a patient's overall health before drawing up specific plans to treat them. The plans may involve massages, exercises and suggestions on how to twist, bend and sit without experiencing further pain.

Many chiropractor's businesses (such as Success Chiropractic) are open till late, and operate a 'drop in' system; no appointment is necessary.