Fall means back to school and work for educators, and for many areas of the country it means getting outside less and decreased activity. Although many people associate back pain with activity or overuse, those who are more sedentary can also be plagued by lower back pain in Delray Beach FL.

When to Contact a Delray Beach FL Chiropractor?

Back pain affects millions of people, and when you're in pain, simple everyday activities such as washing your hair, getting dressed, picking up your child, sitting at a desk or standing for long periods of time can be uncomfortable or even completely unmanageable.

If your back pain carries on more than a few days, it's a good idea to consult a chiropractor in Delray Beach for an assessment and to begin a treatment protocol as soon as possible. Whether your back pain is caused by injuries, recreational activities, lifting heavy objects, aging, pregnancy or even stress, chiropractic care can help. Most people respond well to treatment and are able to get back to their regular activities and pain-free daily living sooner than without treatment.

How Do Chiropractors Help Back Pain?

Chiropractors use a variety of interventions to treat lower back pain including manual or spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and exercise programs:

• Manual/Spinal Adjustment: Chiropractors utilize this technique to regain mobility within a joint that is not moving as well as it should. Accomplished through mobilization (slow, gentle stretches of the affected joint) or adjustment (a quick but gentle movement that stretches the joint), an adjustment can help relieve pain and improve function in people with acute low-back pain, one of the most common types of back pain.
• Soft Tissue Therapy: This therapy involves a variety of interventions to relax and treat tight, sore muscles. Manual release therapy involves stretching the muscle while applying consistent pressure. Trigger point therapy applies direct pressure on the tensest area of the muscle. Chiropractors also sometimes use tools to apply gentle pressure in instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy.
• Exercise Programs: Chiropractors will not only treat your pain, they will also empower you to help yourself by providing simple exercises, safe lifting techniques, tips for good posture, and other strategies to help ease your pain and prevent future injuries.

Ignoring back pain won't make it go away, and there's no need to tough it out when help is available. Let us help you find FREEDOM from back pain today. Call Freedom Chiropractic in Delray Beach at (561) 808-7388 today to schedule an appointment.