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Doctors report that back pain is one of the most common medical complaints they hear in the field. Affecting the upper, mid or lower region, back pain is often the result of a tissue or muscular injury caused by either a traumatic event– a fall, sport’s injury, helping a friend move– or some sort of repetitive stress– sitting day after day in the same chair without proper back support, for example. Degenerative disc disease and arthritis can also wreck havoc on the back. But before turning to a surgeon, a chiropractor can be your first line of defense, and relief. Through hands-on spinal manipulation, also known as a Chiropractic Adjustment, a chiropractor works to put a patient’s musculoskeletal structure back into proper alignment. Focusing on the source of the problem, a chiropractor aims to improve overall functionality and range of movement while reducing nerve irritability, in other words, that nagging pain you’ve been experiencing.

Additionally, your chiropractor may recommend one or some of the following courses of treatment:

• Physical therapy modalities. Ultrasound, electrical stimulation and traction equipment can be used to reduce pain and inflammation.
• Pelvic stabilization. If the cause of your back pain is flat feet, your chiropractor may place a small heel lift in the shoe or prescribe corrective arch supports to help stabilize the pelvis.
• Exercises. Your chiropractor can teach you stretching and strengthening exercises which have been shown to decrease pain while increasing range of motion.
• Ergonomics. How you stand or sit, especially if you are doing either for long stretches on a regular basis, can be the root of your back pain. Or at the very least, these habits can make the problem worse. Your chiropractor can counsel you on this and make recommendations for improvements.
• Patient education. Even small modifications to diet and/or lifestyle can have a big impact. Your chiropractor will treat your back pain from a holistic perspective empowering you with the tools and knowledge you need to get on the road to relief.

Winter is finally over, warm weather is on the way, and you’re ready for all of your favorite outdoor activities. It’s important to make sure that your body is ready too. It may need some fine-tuning before you start participating in summer sports or working in the garden.

Proper exercise techniques will help get your body ready for summer fun. After a winter of inactivity, this is important so you don’t strain or hurt yourself. And if you still have any aches or pains from shoveling all of last winter’s snow, it’s time to take care of that as well.

Before you head outside for your summer activities, check-in with us. We can help you develop a good exercise program and can make sure your body is in proper balance. Don’t risk spending summer fun time inside nursing a sore back or dealing with other problems. Visit either our Ramsey or Passaic office and make sure you and your body are ready for summer.

Do you suffer from backaches, a sore neck or headaches? Did you know that a visit to the chiropractor can help take care of these problems so you can live pain free?

Chiropractic care is a safe, effective alternative to surgery and drug treatments for many common conditions like headaches, neck pain, sciatica, arm pain and back pain. By making sure your body’s structural system is in balance, you can be pain-free. In addition, following an exercise program developed by your chiropractor can help you stay in good shape.