Back Pain

Back pain is a major cause of ill health; it one of the most common reasons why people see a chiropractor. There are many types of back pain with different causes. The bones of the back have shock absorbing pads between them called disks. Ligaments support the joints. Muscles that support and move the spine attach onto the bones with tendons. Nerves leave the spine from spaces between the bones. All of these structures can generate pain and other symptoms if they are injured or as we get older.
Compressed nerves in the lower back can cause sciatica; pain that radiates down the leg, sometimes accompanied with numbness, tingling, pins & needles and weakness in the leg and foot. Your fitness levels, job, stress levels and previous injuries can all increase your risk of developing back pain.
The chiropractic clinic examines your back to find out which structures are involved in your back pain.
Chiropractic and western medical acupuncture treatments relieve pain and prevent it from reoccurring.