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Back Pain: Its Causes and Effects

Maybe you know exactly what you did to injure your back, or maybe you have no clue -- it just started hurting, and the pain will not recede for more than brief periods no matter what you try. Where does this pain come from, what does it mean, and how can you make it go away? Some causes include:

Injuries - People who experience an auto accident injury or other personal injury can do serious damage to the discs that support and cushion the spinal vertebrae. The force of an impact can jar the vertebrae out of their normal alignment, a condition we chiropractors call subluxation. If subluxation also occurs in the cervical vertebrae of the neck, you end up with whiplash in addition to back pain.

Congenital or chronic conditions - If you were born with a skeletal imbalance or grew up with poor posture, years of unequal pressure on your spine may have led to your current discomfort. Or you may be suffering from a chronic condition such as arthritis or spinal stenosis, a narrowed spinal canal that puts pressure on nerves.

The pain you feel from a spinal imbalance may occur locally or it may migrate to other parts of your body, a phenomenon called referred pain. In the case of sciatica, for instance, nerve pressure from the injury sends shooting pains down your leg. You may also experience loss of function, muscle wasting or weakness.

Pain Management for Louisville Pain Sufferers

A painful back will only disable you further unless you get the proper treatment, which is where we come in. At Skye Chiropractic we offer non-invasive, non-surgical pain management without painkillers. Our chiropractor will evaluate your current condition and medical history and then employ precise adjustments to realign your spinal column. Nerves, muscles and discs start to heal -- and the pain goes away.

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Headaches and migraines can be debilitating, but they do not have to be a way of life. We here at Skye Chiropractic have the tools and experience to pinpoint the cause of your headache or migraine and the techniques that can bring you relief. While taking an over-the-counter medication may work to bring temporary relief from the agony and pain, our Louisville chiropractor aims to get to the root cause of the problem, which is particularly essential for recurring pain caused by a musculoskeletal issue.

Headache and Migraine Causes May Stem From Personal Injury and Misalignment of the Spine

Injuries are a common cause of headache pain, especially a personal or car accident injury that leads to whiplash. Whiplash can cause muscle damage in the neck which may result in headache and neck pain. The muscles on the side of the neck, known as the sternocleidomastoid, can develop sensitive areas called trigger points that refer the pain to the head area. Subluxations are another cause of headache pain, with a misalignment in the spinal or cervical vertebrae to blame. Injuries or poor posture can be behind subluxations, which our chiropractor can correct by realigning the spine. Adjustments have been highly effective for headache and migraine pain as well as agony in the neck area.

A headache or migraine can also be set off by stress and other triggers. Emotional turmoil can be a trigger, as can changes in the weather as well as specific odors and foods. A headache may arise from the nitrate compounds found in hotdogs and other processed meats, foods containing monosodium glutamate (MSG), and foods high in the amino acid tyramine, such as fermented and pickled items. We can suggest lifestyle and dietary changes that can help ward off a headache or migraine while our chiropractic techniques can also help with neck pain, back pain or pain elsewhere throughout your body.

What do you do for headache and migraine relief?

Back pain is one of the top reasons that people seek chiropractic care from our Louisville practice. Pain in your back can be caused by many different things.

Sitting for extended periods of time is sure to cause back pain. Sitting is an unnatural or slumped position puts strain on the spine. Unfortunately, many of us in the Louisville area have jobs that require that we sit at desks all day. To help counter the effects of sitting, try to stand up and stretch every so often. Incorporate regular exercise on your days off and after work to help keep healthy, stretch your muscles and reduce pain.

Back Pain From Personal Injury and Other Common Causes

The sort of personal injury that results from a car accident or other type or accident is another cause of pain in the back. Headaches and neck pain are also often the result of an accident. Regular visits with a chiropractor are a good solution. You can also reduce this sort of pain through regular stretching and strength-building exercise. Our chiropractic staff can help you construct a pain management program that works for you.

Other possible causes for pain in your back include a mattress that is either too firm or too soft, and shoes that do not fit properly. A mattress that is too soft or too firm can lead to painful pressure points while you sleep. Shoes that do not provide enough support can affect your posture, and lead to pain in your back and in other parts of your body. Heels, of course, are a cause of strain in the back. If you must wear them, choose low heels and wear them as seldom as possible. Our Louisville chiropractor can tell you whether your favorite shoes could be the cause of your pain.

What are some things that you have found help reduce pain in your back?