Saturday, August 13, 2016

By Allan Iacovelli


There are many reasons for pain in the back. It might be caused by sleeping in an awkward position. It is possible that a vertebral subluxation is the cause. That means the spine is misaligned. It may be due to a car accident jerking the vertebrae out of their correct position. Ignoring the pain is not a good idea since it can get worse. Consult the professionals at Kent chiropractic to find out what is causing it.

The backbone is not a single solid bone. It is a complex structure composed of small bones called vertebrae. They are separated by soft discs which act as shock absorbers. Each disc has a tough outer shell and is filled with a semi-liquid substance. Without their cushioning effect the vertebrae would rub against each other when you move your body.

A subluxation, meaning misalignment, happens when the vertebrae are jarred out of place. Pressure is likely to compress the disc causing it to bulge out from between the bones. If that pressure continues to press against the nerve roots, it can cause excruciating pain.

When that severe pain affects the back some people resort to pain pills. Sometimes the strong medication causes an addiction. To avoid this, health conscious people are turning to chiropractors for an alternative way to alleviate pain. It is medication free and non invasive.

Those who make an appointment with a chiropractor will undergo an evaluation. Your injury will be identified and the optimal way to help you will be offered. Your spine is examined and an x-ray is taken. Your strength and range of motion capabilities are measured. Your posture may be considered as possibly exacerbating the pain. A plan for your care will be recommended.

If spinal adjustments are best for you, a series of appointments are made for you to receive them. A thrusting motion is applied to the back to realign the vertebrae. There are no immediate results. However, over time, your vertebrae will be returned to the correct position. As the pressure impacting the nerve roots and the bulging disc is reduced, the pain will be alleviated.




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