For help with back pain problems in West Helena, AR, look no further than Dr. Tarsha Smith at Plaza Rehab Chiropractic.
The Basics of Back Pain
Back pain is extremely common, and the pain may range from mild to debilitating. There are three primary categories of back pain, these are:
- Acute or sudden onset and relatively short term before the pain starts to disappear.
- Subacute which is back pain that comes and goes over several weeks
- Chronic which is long-term back pain that lasts several months or longer.
Likewise, back pain is further categorized by the location of your pain including:
- Axial or mechanical pain concentrated in one spot on your back.
- Referred pain which is dull and achy and seems to move around.
- Radicular pain, which is a searing, shocking type of pain usually caused by compression and/or inflammation of the spinal nerves.
What Causes Back Pain?
Patients suffering from back pain will be thoroughly evaluated to determine what underlying condition is causing their back pain. Some of the reasons why you may be experiencing back pain include:
- Injuries at home, work or during sports-related activities
- Repetitive motion sprains and strains
- Disc herniations or degenerative disc disease
- Spinal stenosis or narrowing of the spinal canal
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Poor posture and weak core strength
- Inflammation
- Tumors
The outcome of your assessment will dictate your personalized treatment plan for optimal results so that you can get back to living a pain-free life.
Treatment for Back Pain
Back pain can be tricky to diagnose and treat because of the sheer complexity of the sum of the parts in your back ranging from the spinal vertebrae to joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and other tissues. However, Dr. Smith at Plaza Rehab Chiropractic offers back pain treatment for West Helena, AR, residents taking your health and well-being seriously, offering a comprehensive list of therapies including:
- Spinal adjustments to align the spine, provide pain relief, and simultaneously improve your range of motion and physical function.
- Spinal decompression therapy to address disc-related issues by gently stretching the spine.
- Acupressure to alleviate pain and promote overall health.
- Therapeutic exercise to strengthen the muscles and body and prevent future injuries.
- Electrical stimulation therapy to reduce inflammation and speed up the healing process.
- Sports chiropractic for sports-related injuries including whiplash.
- Prenatal chiropractic for expectant mothers, who often experience lower back pain.
Contact Us!
If you need complete chiropractic care for back pain in West Helena, AR, choose Dr. Smith at Plaza Rehab Chiropractic. Don’t let the pain get you down and out, for an appointment call us now at (870) 572-9003.