Finding Relief Without Surgery or Medication
Are you living with chronic back pain or recently injured your back? Pain medications and surgery are not the only options to get you back to feeling well. Chiropractic care in Dawsonville could be the best course of treatment for lasting relief.
Everyone knows someone that has had back pain. From minor cases that involve strained muscles all the way up to disc herniations causing radiculopathy in the arms or legs. Even minor back pain can cause disrupt with simple daily activities and impact your work performace. Chiropractic care supports proper spinal mechanics that eases tight muscles and reduces pain.
Understanding Back Pain
Back pain is a broad term and includes many different types of pain. Generally, back pain is going to be any pain from the shoulders to just below the belt line on the posterior side of the body. Any pain above the mid scapula and top of shoulder would be considered neck pain. Back pain can be due to several different issues or injuries.
The back is a complicated structure comprised of bone, ligament, tendon, muscle, nerve and disc. When any of these components are injured or stressed, pain can result. Here are the most common conditions we treat at Ascent Chiropractic:
Muscle Strain
Muscle strains are the most common cause of back pain in Dawsonville. Simply put, muscle strains are an injury to the muscle tissue,typically from lifting something too heavy or performing unfamiliar physical activities.
While many muscle strains will heal on their own within 4 weeks, professional treatment can:
- Accelerate the healing process
- Reduce pain during recovery
- Prevent reinjury (which can significantly extend healing time).
Ligament Sprain
Ligament sprains are considered more serious than muscle strains. A sprain occurs when a ligament is stretched beyond its normal range. In minor cases, the ligament is just injured, causing pain. More severe sprains can cause ligament laxity, resulting in joint instability.
Sprains typically take 6-8 weeks to heal, even with professional care, and are significantly more likely to be reinjured without proper treatment and rehabilitation.
Disc Herniation or Bulge
Disc herniations can be one of the most severe causes of back pain. The discs between your vertebrae have a gel-like center with a tough, fibrous outer shell. When this shell weakens or tears, the inner material can push outward, creating a bulge.
When a bulging disc touches a nerve, it can cause:
- Intense back pain
- Pain radiating into the legs (sciatica)
- Weakness or numbness in the legs in severe cases
In many cases, chiropractic care can maintain spinal motion and decrease pain during healing, helping patients avoid more invasive procedures like surgery.
Subluxation
Subluxation refers to misalignment and irregular motion of spinal segments. This improper movement can cause:
- Pain and tension in the surrounding muscles
- Nerve impingement where nerves exit the spine
- Referred pain in the arms or legs
Chiropractors are specifically trained to identify these irregular motions and correct them with precise, non-invasive adjustments.
Stress
While stress is often associated with neck pain, it can contribute significantly to back problems as well. Chronic and acute stress increases muscle tension throughout the body, especially in the neck and back. This tension not only causes pain directly but also increases your risk of injury.
At Ascent Chiropractic, we’re trained to address stress-related muscle tension through:
- Targeted massage therapy
- Trigger point treatment
- Spinal adjustments to restore proper motion
Relaxation techniques and lifestyle recommendations
The Ascent Chirpractic Approach
At our Dawsonville clinic, we take a comprehensive approach to back pain treatment. Every patient receives a thorough examination to determine the exact cause of their pain, followed by a customized treatment plan that may include:
- Gentle spinal adjustments
- Therapeutic exercises
- Massage therapy
- Lifestyle and ergonomic recommendations
- Nutritional support for healing
Take Action Today
Don’t let back pain control your life any longer. Contact Ascent Chiropractic today to schedule your comprehensive evaluation. Most patients experience significant relief within just a few treatments.
Call 706-262-4831 or visit our website to book your appointment and take the first step toward a pain-free life.