Understanding Low Back Pain

Experiencing low back pain? You're not alone. This common condition affects millions globally, with estimates suggesting that 70% to 90% of people will encounter an episode of low back pain at some point in their lives. Whether it's a mild ache or debilitating pain, low back pain can significantly interfere with all areas of daily life. Given its varied nature, numerous factors can cause low back pain. 

Fortunately, chiropractic care offers a safe, effective, and non-invasive path to low back pain relief. At Mahoney Chiropractic Group, our experienced doctors conduct a comprehensive evaluation to pinpoint the underlying cause of your specific low back pain. From there, we'll design a personalized treatment plan focused on getting you back to enjoying your life.

Common Low Back Conditions We Treat in Colchester:

• Disc Injuries: A disc injury, such as a herniated disc, creates inflammation and irritation and can put pressure on nearby nerves in the low back and cause pain. 

• Sciatica: Sciatica is radiating pain along the sciatic nerve, typically from the lower back through the buttock and into the leg, and is often due to nerve compression.

• Sprains and Strains: Strains and sprains of the low back are common injuries that typically occur from overuse or repetitive movements. 

• Degenerative Conditions: Degenerative conditions, such as osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease can lead to irritation and compression of the nerves and discs in the low back.

• Canal Stenosis: Spinal stenosis involves a narrowing of the spinal canal, which can compress the spinal cord and lead to significant low back pain, as well as pain and weakness in both legs.

• Spondylolisthesis: Spondylolisthesis occurs when a vertebra in the spine slips out of alignment, most often forward, which can compress nerves and increase strain on spinal joints, resulting in low back pain and discomfort.

Chiropractic Treatment for Low Back Pain:

Chiropractic care focuses on the relationship between your spine and nervous system. By adjusting the spine, chiropractors can help alleviate your low back pain and restore proper function to your spine and nerves. At Mahoney Chiropractic Group, we understand that everyone's spine is different. That's why we use a variety of chiropractic techniques, based on your individual spine, to address the root cause of your low back pain and get you on the path to healing and lasting relief. To effectively address your low back pain, we utilize a combination of:

• Spinal Adjustments: Chiropractic spinal adjustments involve applying precise, controlled force to specific joints in the low back to restore a normal range of motion, reduce pain and improve overall joint function.

• Linear Flexion / Distraction Technique: The chiropractic technique uses a specialized table to gently stretch and decompress the spine, aiming to reduce pressure on discs and nerves through controlled movements.

• Soft Tissue Therapy: This manual therapy addresses muscle and fascia to reduce pain, improve function and support spinal adjustments.

• Lumbar Spinal Decompression Therapy: Non-surgical lumbar spinal decompression gently stretches the spine to relieve pressure on compressed nerves and discs in the lower back.

• EPAT Shockwave Therapy: This non-invasive therapy uses acoustic waves to stimulate healing and reduce pain.

• Class IV Laser Therapy: Class 4 laser therapy delivers concentrated light energy deep into tissues to reduce pain, inflammation, and accelerate healing at a cellular level.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Low Back Pain

• Holistic Approach:  Chiropractic care focuses on a holistic approach to address the whole person and the underlying causes of their symptoms.

• Non-invasive: Because chiropractic care doesn't involve medication or surgery, many find it a safer option.

• Personalized Care: Individual treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique health history and needs.

• Improved Mobility and Function: By restoring proper spinal alignment, chiropractic can improve range of motion and function of the spine and nervous system and enhance overall quality of life.

Experience Relief Today

Find lasting relief from low back pain at Mahoney Chiropractic Group. Our experienced team of chiropractors is dedicated to providing safe and effective care to get you back to your life. 

Book online below or call us at 802.655.2664 today to schedule an appointment and take the first step towards lasting relief.