Is chronic back pain impacting your life? Dr. Jonathan Vitale at Mon Valley Chiropractic Center of Belle Vernon, Plum, and Rostraver Township, PA, offers natural and effective techniques to provide the relief you seek.
Back Pain Relief Through Chiropractic Care
Living with pain in the back can make daily life unbearable. It prevents some people from even rolling out of bed. For those who can, every step can be a challenge. But even when back pain is severe, chiropractic care can help. Learn more about the natural and effective relief techniques that Dr. Vitale and the team at Mon Valley Chiropractic Center of Belle Vernon, Plum, and Rostraver Township, PA, provide.
Adjustments and Manipulation
A misalignment means that your vertebrae are not stacked neatly as when they function at their best. When something is amiss in the spine, it sends signals to the brain – typically in the form of pain. Additionally, it puts strain and stress on the discs, muscles, and nerves, leading to more suffering. Spinal adjustments and manipulation restore proper alignment, eliminating the cause of your pain.
Myofascial Release
Surrounding the muscles and other components is thin, connective tissue called fascia. This tissue often develops knots, which can be very sensitive. Myofascial release is a technique used to stretch knots and tension in the fascia as well as improve blood flow and release endorphins.
Muscle Stimulation
Electrical muscle stimulation sends small electric pulses into the muscles. These pulses cause the muscles to contract and then relax, which helps release muscle spasms and tension. Additionally, it causes blood to flow to the injured muscles, enhancing recovery.
Therapeutic Exercise
Sometimes, misalignment and back pain are the result of a weakened core, as it cannot provide the necessary spinal support, or of poor posture. Sometimes, a misalignment leads to tension and other issues in the soft tissues. In each of these cases, therapeutic exercises can help. These are strategic stretching and strengthening movements that target troubled areas.
Custom Orthotics
An abnormal gait, high arches, and other foot issues are often responsible for or contribute to back pain. When this is the case, custom orthotics can help correct the issue in the foot, naturally relieving the pain it causes in the back.
Lifestyle & Nutritional Guidance
Everything you eat and all of your daily habits and movements can either benefit or harm your spinal health. Chiropractors can help guide patients through lifestyle and nutritional adjustments to enhance their relief.
Send back pain packing by visiting Dr. Vitale at Mon Valley Chiropractic Center of Belle Vernon, Plum, and Rostraver Township, PA. Call (724) 379-6161 to schedule an appointment today.