The Role of Chiropractic Care in Lumbar Treatment and Pain Management

Chiropractic care is a medical discipline built on the foundation of old ideas and treatments. Over the past century, it has seen significant changes and growth in research and technique.

However, the leading theory behind the treatment has remained the same over that time: spinal alignment leads to healing. Chiropractors use spinal manipulation and adjustments to realign the body and reduce pain from injuries.
 

What Is a Chiropractor?

A chiropractor is a medical doctor specializing in spinal adjustments and manipulations. They deal with issues that impact the health of joints and muscles and general body dysfunction. Some of the issues they treat include the following:
 

• Headaches or migraines

• Neck pain

• Muscle pain

• Lumbar pain

What Does a Chiropractor Use for Treatment?

The chiropractor uses various modalities to treat issues with the musculoskeletal structure. The therapy is a holistic treatment approach that also aims to reduce the chances of future injury. Because of this, it is essential that they also include your lifestyle in the treatment for better results. Here are some of the modalities they may employ in the therapy:

 

Adjustments

This is one of the primary treatment strategies that a chiropractor uses to improve movement and reduce pain.

 

Soft Tissue Therapy

This modality helps release tension in the connective tissues around the different muscles. It also helps relieve spasms and relax tight muscles.

 

Stretches and Exercises

The chiropractor will usually prescribe specific stretches and exercises for you to do at home to help with healing and recovery. These will help improve your overall health, mobility, and joint stability.

 

Kinesio Taping

Also known as "joint bracing," this modality helps support sprained muscles and joints as they heal.

 

Integrative Medicine

The therapy also includes changes to your diet to help with healing and recovery. Chiropractors use their knowledge and training to help you adjust your diet or refer you to other experts in the field.

 

Lumbar Treatment and Pain Management

Consultation

Consultation happens first when you go for treatment for lumbar pain at a chiropractic clinic. During this session, you will have to provide the chiropractor with your medical history, including previous results of examinations of your problem by other doctors. Then they will ask about your injury or pain and how it started.

 

Evaluation

After gathering all the information about your problem, the chiropractor will start their own evaluation. They will run a few diagnostic tests to better understand your condition better and any underlying issues.

Some of the tests they may run include:
 

• X-rays
• MRI: magnetic resonance imaging
• CT scan (computed tomography)

Treatment

After determining the source of your lumbar issues, the chiropractor will develop a unique treatment plan for you. They will include various modalities, as mentioned earlier. The chief treatment they will use for lumber issues is spinal manipulation:


 

Spinal Manipulation

These are short, quick thrusts on out-of-place vertebrae that are causing your lumbar pain. The thrusts help restore the range of motion in your back and alleviate pressure on impacted nerves that cause pain.

For more on the role of chiropractic care in Lumbar Treatment and pain management, visit Mustain Family Health at our office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Call (405) 751-0848 to book an appointment today.