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The nerve-rich facet joints on the back side of each
spinal bone are a common cause of back pain. If these
pairs of interlocking "fingers" aren't moving
right, they can cause painful symptoms.
The discs between spinal bones can be a source of back
pain, too. These rings of fibrous tissues act as spacers,
connectors and "shock absorbers" for the spine.
Trauma can cause the soft, pulpy material in the middle
to bulge or herniate, putting pressure on delicate nearby
nerves.
Once you know the cause, you have several choices.
One approach is bed rest. But research shows that prolonged
bed rest can actually delay recovery and make the problem
worse!
Physical therapy is another option. But exercising
spinal joints that aren't working right is like continuing
to drive your car with misaligned tires!
Another choice is to numb or cover up the pain with
drugs. While drugs can offer temporary relief, they
can't correct functional problems of affected spinal
joints.
The most drastic measure is surgery. A laminectomy
cuts off the offending facet joints, leaving the spinal
cord exposed! A spinal fusion cuts out the disc tissue
and immobilizes the joint. While there may be times
when surgery makes sense, it's expensive, risky and
more than half of all back surgeries fail.
More and more people are choosing chiropractic care
first, Specific chiropractic adjustments can help improve
spinal function.
Better yet, chiropractic care is safe. Chiropractic
is natural. And chiropractic looks to correct the underlying
cause of the problem.
What if my insurance won't pay for chiropractic
care?
Insurance companies make two mistakes by limiting or
denying coverage. First, they ignore current research
showing the superiority of chiropractic care in these
types of cases. Plus, they overlook the lower cost and
higher patient satisfaction enjoyed with chiropractic
care. We offer ways to make chiropractic care affordable
for just about anyone.
How long does it take for chiropractic to work?
Chiropractic results vary depending upon many factors.
How long have you had your problem? Do you keep your
appointments? Are you getting the proper rest, exercise
and nutrition? Are you in otherwise good health? Within
a short period of time most patients sense enough progress
to justify completing our recommendations.
Will I need chiropractic care forever?
After patients get the relief they want, many choose
to continue with some type of periodic care. These chiropractic
"checkups" can help support the final stages
of healing and help detect and resolve new problems
before they become serious. How long you want to receive
chiropractic care is up to you.
Photo: Heavy man in lazy boy recliner
Caption: While a sedentary lifestyle can make symptoms
worse, back pain affects those who are tall, short,
thin, heavy, young and old.
Photo: Surgeon
Caption: Besides being dangerous and the results temporary,
more than half of all back surgeries are considered
failures.
Photo: Boomers gardening
Caption: While over-exertion can cause back pain flare-up,
the underlying problem may have gone undetected for
years.
Photo: Tall office buildings
Caption: Ironically, many insurance companies would
rather pay for expensive surgery than conservative chiropractic
care!
Photo: Normal lumbar MRI next to bulging disc MRI
Caption: Magnetic resonance imaging can show how disc
bulging can put pressure on adjacent nerve tissue.
(Back Panel)
Safe and Natural
Chiropractic is a team approach to better health. As
you enjoy results, tell those you love. Explain how
millions enjoy relief and better health by restoring
the integrity of their spine and nervous system with
safe and natural chiropractic care.
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