Should You Seek Help For Your Middle Back Pain Or Just Tough-It-Out?

Middle back pain may only seem an annoyance but the truth is if left untreated will only get worse and could result in more severe problems.

That’s why seeing a chiropractor is crucial when mid back pain begins. Back pain can be cause by simple factors such as driving for extended periods or working in a job that requires long hours of sitting. It may also be a complication of an organ system such as the liver or kidneys. Postural distortions of the neck can add increased stress to the middle back as well, increasing the degeneration process in the middle back and cause pain.

Mid back problems can also cause the rib cage to become distorted, resulting in shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, and fast or slow heart rhythms and thus leading individuals to believe that they are experiencing cardiac or respiratory problems. Other warning signs may include:

• Muscle tightness and spasms.
• Restricted range of motion when bending or twisting.
• Sharp radiating pain.
• Rib pain.

Regardless of its origins or warning signs, an individual experiencing signs of mid back pain should consult a chiropractor immediately, which can determine the cause of pain and create a care program specifically tailored for them.

Chiropractors are experts in the musculoskeletal systems and associated biomechanical-related functions. Allowing a chiropractor to become familiar with a patient’s medical history and lifestyle will allow him to determine a plan for treatment. If it is a mechanical problem there is a mechanical solution!

Here are some of the ways a chiropractor can help a patient with mid back pain:

1. Chiropractors use the hands or small instruments to conduct specific spinal adjustments that help reposition and align the bones of the skeletal system, thus allowing the body to heal itself.
2. The repositioning permits related soft tissue structures around the back such as nerves, muscles, tendons and ligaments to heal.
3. Chiropractic care can be instrumental in helping improve and restore motion to joints that are stuck or moving incorrectly, thus allowing the joint to pump the inflammation out and relieve pain.

Visiting a chiropractor is the alternative option to using medications or potentially risky surgeries. Chiropractic is a gentle, safe, natural form of health care. Of course, regular chiropractic care is an even better option that waiting for problems to arise. That’s because chiropractors can detect potential problems to a patient’s nervous system before they occur. Remember only ten percent of nerve fibers are actually associated with pain!

Our Fremont Chiropractors specialize in the care of nerves, muscles and connective tissues, which make up 60 percent of the body. All of the joints in an individual’s body are part of this musculo-skeletal system and its optimal function is necessary for overall good health.

As with any treatment, chiropractic adjusting techniques are also modified based on an individual’s size, weight, and unique spinal problems. Recommended treatments may include specific spinal adjustments, recommendations on exercise, nutritional advice or other conservative methods of care based on health history, age, and lifestyle.

Why Do Newborns Get Chiropractic Adjustments?

Even today’s “natural” childbirth methods can affect an infant’s spine. Preliminary studies suggest that colic, unusual crying, poor appetite, ear infections or erratic sleeping habits can be signs of spinal distress. Pediatric chiropractic adjustments are gentle. Knowing exactly where to adjust, the doctor applies no more pressure than you’d use to test the ripeness of a tomato.

You can get more information on gentle chiropractic care by contacting Dr. Hans at 510-797-4796. His staff of chiropractors in Fremont, CA and Union City, CA are always available to answer your health questions.

How Many Chiropractic Adjustments Will I Need?

The number of chiropractic adjustments varies with each patient and his or her individual health goals. At our Fremont neck and back care center, many patients sense progress within a week or two of frequent visits. Visits become less often as your spine stabilizes. In chronic cases, complete healing can take months or even years.

If you would like more information on chiropractic care, contact Dr. Hans and his Fremont chiropractic staff at 510-797-4796.

Can I Adjust Myself Without A Chiropractor?

No. Some people can make their joints “pop”, but that’s not an adjustment! Worse, damage can occur by mobilizing a joint with weakened muscles and ligaments. Adjustments are specific and take years to master. Even your chiropractic doctor must consult a colleague for an adjustment to benefit from chiropractic care.

For more information, contact Dr. Hans and his staff at the Fremont neck and back care center at 510-797-4796.

Are All Patients Adjusted The Same Way?

No. Each patient’s spine and care plan is unique. With 24 moving bones in the spine, each of which can move in seven different directions, our chiropractors see a wide variety of spinal patterns. Each patient’s care is custom-tailored for his or her age, condition and health goals.

If you have more health related questions, call Dr. Hans at 510-797-4796. Or send an email to Dr. Hans and his chiropractor staff serving chiropractic patients in Fremont, CA and Union City, CA.

What Makes The Sound During The Chiropractic Adjustment?

Lubricating fluids separate the bones of each spinal joint. Some chiropractic adjusting methods can produce a sound when the gas and fluids in the joint shift. It’s much like opening a bottle of champagne or removing a suction cup. The sound is interesting, but it isn’t a guide to the quality or value of the chiropractic adjustment.

If you have more questions, ask Dr. Hans or his chiropractors in Fremont, CA at 510-797-4796.

Are Chiropractic Adjustments Safe?

Yes. A New Zealand government study found that adjustments are “remarkably safe.” By avoiding drugs and risky surgery, chiropractic care enjoys an excellent track record. A thorough exam can identify the rare person for whom chiropractic care might be unsuitable. Compare the statistics. Chiropractic adjustments are about 100 times safer than taking an over-the-counter pain reliever.