
Complete Back Pain Treatment in Invercargill
If you suffer from any type of back pain, give Invercargill Chiropractic Clinic a try. Richard has been a practicing chiropractor for over 45 years and has helped thousands of patients overcome all types of back pain. There are many different types of back pain, here are a few examples.
- Muscle aches
- Shooting or stabbing pain
- Pain that radiates to other parts of the body, i.e sciatica radiates down the leg
- Limited range of motion in the back
- Inability to stand straight or lay straight
Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is the most common form of back pain among New Zealanders. It is one of the top reasons why people seek Chiropractic treatment. Lower back pain can commonly occur during heavy lifting or continuous bending and twisting. However, most causes of lower back pain occur during everyday life doing things such as laundry, lifting children or prolonged sitting at the computer or driving. Although you may have a sudden onset of lower back pain, the process may have started many years prior to the sudden onset. Common everyday activities we perform can cause micro traumas to our spine, which over time end up causing significant changes to our spinal structure and eventually major pain. Click here to learn more about lower back pain.
Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment
Degenerative disc disease is not a disease; it is actually the natural degeneration of your spinal discs as you age. When the spinal discs break down, the discs can no longer act as shock absorbers when you move. Degenerative disc disease can take place at any spot throughout the spine, but it most often occurs in the lower back and neck leading to back pain. Along with degenerative disc disease leading to back pain, it can also lead to osteoarthritis, a herniated disc, and spinal stenosis. Because of the breakdown in the spinal discs, these conditions can put extreme pressure on the spine and nerves leading to severe pain in the back.
Fibromyalgia Treatment
Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes extensive musculoskeletal pain leading to physical and mental interferences. It affects more women than men and can occur after trauma or gradually over time. Fibromyalgia symptoms include:
- Aching muscle pain all over body
- Pain when pressure is applied to tender points like the back of the heel, top of shoulders, sides of hips, inner knees, and more.
- Awakening tired despite getting adequate amounts of sleep.