Chiropractic is a health care profession dedicated to the non-surgical treatment of disorders of the nervous system and/or musculoskeletal system. Generally, chiropractors maintain a unique focus on spinal manipulation and treatment of surrounding structures. Although chiropractors care for more than just back pain, many patients visit chiropractors looking for a low back pain cure for this pervasive condition. In fact, 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time.

Research concludes that the therapies commonly used by chiropractors are generally effective for the treatment of lower back problems, as well as lumbar herniated discs, neck and shoulder pain, and other conditions to which there seems to be no easy solution. In fact, when patients with non-specific chronic low back pain are treated by chiropractors, the long-term outcome is enhanced by obtaining maintenance spinal manipulation after the initial intensive manipulative therapy.

What Causes Low Back Pain?

The back is a complicated structure of bones, joints, ligaments and muscles. You can sprain ligaments, strain muscles, rupture disks, and irritate joints, all of which can lead to back pain. While sports injuries or accidents can cause back pain, sometimes the simplest of movements--for example, picking up a pencil from the floor-- can have painful results. In addition, arthritis, poor posture, obesity, and psychological stress can cause or complicate back pain. Back pain can also directly result from disease of the internal organs, such as kidney stones, kidney infections, blood clots, or bone loss.

The first step to finding a low back pain cure is to schedule an appointment with a qualified doctor of chiropractic for a thorough examination. They will perform several tests, such as x-rays, MRI's, CT scans, bone scan, and possibly other tests using advanced diagnostic equipment, depending on the location and severity of your pain. If any of the tests indicate compression of the spinal cord, the doctor may prescribe immediate treatment. Before starting a course of treatment, it is vital to find out the underlying cause of pain.

If you're experiencing pain in your lower back, find out more about a low back pain cure that treats the underlying cause of pain. Ask about the DRS Protocol? Call McKim Chiropractic today or go on-line to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com/ for more information and to schedule an appointment. Our licensed
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