Back Pain Causes

Up to 80% of Americans experience back pain at some point in their lives. This common problem can stem from many different causes which is why chiropractic care is the best option. Muscle pain may be felt in several different areas of the back, whether it’s the lower back, trap muscle pain, or nerve pain. Because the spinal cord houses many of the body’s nerve endings, nerve pain can often be felt in the back. Pinched nerves and misalignment of the vertebra is a leading cause of back pain. If you’re feeling muscle soreness or stiffness, it might be because the muscles of the back are overworked or that you have strained a back muscle. You might also be suffering from back pain after an auto accident injury. Whiplash can cause back pain and fortunately, Dr. Llaird Likens earned the Whiplash and Brain Traumatology Certification from Southern California University and will be able to help you in a variety of ways. 

How Can a Chiropractor Help?

You’ll receive a thorough examination in your first visit with Dr. Llaird Likens. This is important because identifying the cause of your back pain is the first step toward feeling relief. Other providers may treat or medicate the symptoms, but chiropractic care seeks to find the root cause so that you can feel better and not have symptoms return. Your examination may also include X-ray which can help pinpoint the exact cause of your back pain. Chiropractic care uses natural treatments to relieve back pain in a non-invasive, medication-free way. Depending on your condition, these treatments might include spinal adjustment, massage, strengthening exercises, stretches, trigger point release, acupuncture and more. Spinal adjustments are the most common treatments applied to back pain. By bringing the spine back into alignment, your body can begin to heal naturally from pain, inflammation and loss of mobility. Dr. Likens has 20 years of experience helping clients relieve back pain. Call today at (850) 939-3339.