Back Pain Remedies and Chiropractic Care

At Skocik Chiropractic in Harrisburg, back pain is one of the most common pains we treat. However, the cause of your back pain may depend on where you are feeling it. So how does that make a difference and how can a chiropractor help? Continue reading to learn more about back pain and find out how chiropractic care can help relieve your back pain!

Upper Back Pain

This is pain at shoulder height and above. Some common culprits include whiplash from a car accident or sports injury, slumping in front of a computer, and tension leading to chronically tight shoulders.

Lower Back Pain

The lower back is roughly from the end of your ribs to your tailbone. Pain here is often associated with weakness of the core muscles, hip inflexibility, and herniated or degraded discs. People who sit at a desk job are at a greater risk of developing lower back pain, as well as older populations.

Middle Back Pain

Your middle back is the zone along the ribcage. Pain here may be from the same causes as upper and lower back pain, particularly posture issues, accidents, and disc degeneration. Other common problems include arthritis and overuse injuries.

What Back Pain Remedies Can a Chiropractor Offer?

Chiropractors are popularly known as ‘master back crackers,’ but that is just the beginning of the care that is possible. At our clinic, we can give you both short term pain relief and longer-term pain prevention.

When your spine is out of alignment, nerves can become irritated and your muscles may strain to support the back. All of this can lead to back pain. Re-aligning the spine reduces that inflammation, restores your mobility, and speeds the healing process. However, pain relief is just the beginning. For longer term back pain prevention, a chiropractor will also counsel you in postural changes and exercises.

Back Pain Relief is Just a Call Away

Skocik Chiropractic is proud to offer chiropractic care to residents in Harrisburg and the surrounding areas. Back pain can be stubborn and debilitating, but you are in good hands with our team. Call us today and we will schedule a complementary preliminary examination.