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Chiropractic Care: The Practical Remedy for Low Back Pain Treatment

Written By LaVallee Chiropractic on May 30, 2018

People commonly associate chiropractic care with helping alleviate low back pain. And for good reason.

Sixty to 80 percent of adults will experience low back pain at some point during their lifetime. Chiropractors are extensively and uniquely trained to use a gentle hands-on approach to properly align the body’s structure. 

Before rushing to the Maine General Health Center next time you’re in pain, here are a few reasons to seek chiropractic care for your low back pain treatment. 

Causes of Low Back Pain

Your back is made up of an intricate labyrinth of bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles. The spine alone is made up of 33 bones. 

Because of this, your lower back is the area that carries a lot of stress and can be strained easily. Wear and tear can make the discs in your back shift on top of each other, causing the bones to press on your spinal nerves and induce pain. 

Other factors that lead to low back pain can include:

  • Fracture
  • Scoliosis  
  • Accidents
  • Wrong movements (such as picking up something heavy off the floor)
  • Obesity
  • Poor posture
  • Internal organ disease

Low Back Pain Treatment with Chiropractic Care

Before undergoing full treatment, a chiropractor will take the time to understand your medical history and perform a physical exam to determine the best course of action for you. 

Spinal manipulation is the manual technique a chiropractor will use for your lower back pain treatment. By employing an arm thrust in a specific manner, the pressure from the motion will reduce nerve irritability and restore your back’s range of motion. 

Another approach involves a lower velocity type of manipulation, often referred to as mobilization. A chiropractor will move and stretch the muscles and joints in your lower back to help increase the range of motion there. 

A great advantage of seeking chiropractic care for low back pain symptoms is that it naturally aids in your body’s own healing process, helping to reduce the risk of re-injury. Doctors will recommend ways to improve daily habits, such as specific types of exercise, stretching, and even the type of mattress you sleep on to continue to improve your back’s strength and healing. 

Find Low Back Relief with LaVallee Chiropractic 

If you’re seeking low back pain treatment in the Augusta area, look no further than LaVallee Chiropractic. With over 13 years of experience, Dr. James LaVallee, D.C. is highly trained to safely and effectively amend your low back pain.  

Contact us now to schedule your appointment with Dr. LaVallee by calling our Augusta office at (207) 623-1111.


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