Diagnosing and Treating Back Pain at Lott Chiropractic in Lincoln, NE
If you have back pain, our chiropractor at Lott Chiropractic in Lincoln, NE can help you with a variety of non-invasive treatments that may include spinal adjustments, cold laser treatments, and corrective exercises.
Common Back Injuries and Conditions that Lead to Acute and Chronic Pain
Back pain can be categorized as either chronic or acute. Having chronic pain means that you have experienced it for three months or longer. Acute pain refers to pain that you have felt for less than three months. Any number of conditions and injuries can cause pain in your back.
- Arthritis
- Being Overweight
- Having Poor Physical Fitness
- Herniated Discs
- Misalignments of the Vertebrae (Subluxations)
- Poor Posture
- Sciatica
- Sprains and Strains
Back Injury Symptoms
Back injury symptoms can be mild to severe. You may experience pain intermittently or constantly, depending on your exact injury or condition.
- Soreness
- Dull or Throbbing Pain
- Loss of Range of Motion
- Difficulty Walking or Standing for Long Periods of Time
- Pain that Radiates into the Extremities (Indicates a Pinched Nerve)
Treatments for Back Injuries with our Chiropractor in Lincoln
Our chiropractor in Lincoln can help you find relief for your back pain with chiropractic care. Your treatment program will be tailored to your specific injury and your overall health goals after our chiropractor performs a complete physical evaluation that may include a referral to receive digital images of your spine. Common treatment options include chiropractic or spinal adjustments, cold laser treatments, corrective exercises and lifestyle advice.
- Spinal Adjustments - Spinal adjustments help heal subluxations and can reduce pain and help heal herniated discs, sciatica, and pinched nerves.
- Cold Laser Therapy - Cold laser therapy is used to heal soft tissue injuries, like sprains and strains, and reduce muscle pain while stimulating the injured area to heal on a cellular level.
- Lifestyle Advice - While you heal, our chiropractor may recommend safer ways to perform everyday tasks so that you do not reinjure your back while it is healing.
Corrective Exercises and Stretches
Once you start feeling better, we may recommend corrective exercises and stretches to help improve your muscle strength and flexibility to give you the best possible outcome.
To schedule an appointment with our chiropractor in Lincoln, NE, contact us at 402-489-0777.
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