Lower Back Pain Relief NYC - Dr. Alicia Armitstead

Without treatment, a problem that chiropractic services could have repaired non-invasively may become an issue that may require surgery. Sometimes severe and irreparable issues, like permanent nerve damage, can develop. 

-Dr. Alicia Armitstead

Chiropractic Treatment of Low Back Pain at the Healing Arts NYC Health and Wellness Center in Manhattan NY 10017 and Connecticut

What is Low Back Pain?

The CDC reports that nearly 40 percent of adults experience back pain at least occasionally. Sedentary lifestyles and higher body weights have contributed to back injury statistics, but the discomfort of lower back pain can happen to anyone regardless of fitness level or age.

Lower back pain occurs when an individual has discomfort in the lower third of the back directly above the hips and buttocks. The pain may affect only this area or spread to the hips, buttocks, and legs. The pain may come and go or be a constant source of discomfort. People may experience more pain intensity at different times of the day or when performing some tasks.

Common Causes of Lower Back Pain

Low back pain may become a chronic condition following an injury or begin with no known cause. Common causes for the pain can vary. Some people develop lower back issues from sitting at a desk for hours during the workday. Injuries can occur when lifting or twisting the upper body.

 A sedentary lifestyle, an uneven gait, and shoes that do not fit properly or are correct for the activity can contribute to back pain. Dr. Alicia Armitstead, as a leading Manhattan Low Back Pain Chiropractor, also has many patients experience this issue following car accidents, falls, and pregnancy.

How Does Chiropractic Treatment for Lower Back Pain Work?

Chiropractic treatment is a non-invasive option that can correct lower back pain for many patients. An examination can ensure the pain is not related to a chronic health condition but instead a joint-related concern. Manual spinal manipulation can reduce pain and muscle tightness. The release of the pressure and friction caused by a misalignment helps to alleviate the radiating pain down the hips, buttocks, and legs. It can also relieve any tingling or numbness associated with the misalignment.

Chiropractic treatment usually involves one or more adjustments. People with minor misalignments may need only one or two sessions with Dr. Armitstead to get relief. More severe complications may need weekly treatments for several weeks to correct. Routine maintenance alignments can help people avoid injuries or returning discomfort.

Patients may also need nutritional supplementation and at-home exercises to improve their back health. Dr. Armitstead may recommend different ways of performing work tasks or suggest avoiding specific activities or habits to reduce the risk of a new injury and strengthen the surrounding muscles.

What Happens if Lower Back Pain Goes Untreated?

Not treating lower back pain could have severe consequences. The pain may go away on its own, but because the problem still exists, it may begin again without warning. Recurring pain can worsen with each new experience and can potentially make any movement almost unbearable. Not correcting an injury could cause damage to the discs, muscles, and nerves in the area affected.

Without treatment, a problem that chiropractic services could have repaired non-invasively may become an issue that may require surgery. Sometimes severe and irreparable issues, like permanent nerve damage, can develop. Favoring a sore back can cause people to adapt their movements to prevent pain. The unusual postures will put stress on other areas of the body that can result in an additional injury.

Untreated lower back pain also causes exhaustion and misery for the person with the problem. People often forgo activities because the discomfort makes everything impossible to enjoy. It is unnecessary to sacrifice the quality of life for a treatable medical issue.

Additional References

• Low Back Pain - American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Should You See A Chiropractor for Low Back Pain? - Duke Health
• What Are The Dangers of Ignoring Back Pain? - Spine Institute of Nevada