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BACK PAIN TREATMENT IN SHAWNEE, KS

Are you experiencing back pain? If you are living with back pain then chiropractic care at All Spine Chiropractic and Wellness in Shawnee, KS maybe a good option for you. Unfortunately, almost everyone will experience some form of back pain in their lifetime. The pain may range from slightly irritating to completely crippling. Whatever degree or pain you are experiencing it is our job to help provide your relief from you acute or chronic back pain.

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Back Pain

The back is a broad term that covers a large area of the body. The back could be considered the thoracic spine (mid back) or lumbar spine (low back).
These regions are made up of many tendons, ligaments, discs, muscles, and bones. It is important to identify features of the mid back and low back that maybe causing you your pain. It can be complicated to locate and address the source of the pain without a solid understanding of these different parts. Shawnee chiropractors are skilled at properly diagnosing the cause of mid back and low back conditions to help provide effective treatments.

Symptoms of Back Pain Can Include:

  • Decreased range of motion or mobility

  • Sharp pinpoint pain

  • Weakness into the leg or foot

  • Numbness or tingling into the leg or foot

  • Muscle spasms

  • Poor sleep

  • Anxiety / stress

  • Bowel or bladder dysfunction


Disc Bulges and Herniations 

Discs are the shock absorbers of the spine. They are located between each vertebrae or bone of the spine. Disc bulges and herniations are conditions in which the outer edges of the discs are damaged. This causes the jelly-like center to bulge or be pushed out when compressed. This is a surprisingly common issue and it is often, but not always, very painful. Many people who have this condition feel nothing at all. The quality and intensity of it, for those who experience pain, depends on the type and position of the herniation. If the damaged disc can irritate a surrounding nerve, which may lead to symptoms of shooting or stabbing pain along with weakness in the legs. The severity can vary.

It is important that this issue is properly identified and promptly treated to avoid further damage. Dr. Alissa Gould, D.C. in Shawnee will thoroughly assess your back to determine the extent of the issue and the appropriate treatment to prevent worsening of the herniation, and provide relief from the associated pain.

Vertebral Subluxation Complex aka Subluxation

Subluxation (VSC) is a medical term describing a misalignment in the vertebral column. There are a wide variety of causes, including physical stress, trauma, and toxins. Subluxations are often quite painful and can disrupt normal movement. Subluxations are one of the most commonly overlooked contributors to back pain. Chiropractors are trained to identify and correct this issue using non-invasive adjustment techniques.

Muscular Strains and Ligament Sprains

Sprains of ligaments or strains of muscle can cause low back pain.

Sprains and strains can be caused by repetitive or over use injuries. They can also occur when your body had not been condition to perform an activity you ask it to do. For example, a person who attempts to run a 5k  during their first outing in the summer is likely to overwork structures of their back causing damage. Ligament sprains are typically caused by stretching the involved ligament past its limits, creating tears. Muscular strains are commonly caused by lifting objects that are heavy along with a twisting motions. Strains and sprains of the ligaments and muscles in the back can be extremely painful and is often accompanied by swelling and bruising of the surrounding area. Strains and sprains are intimately intertwined with the spine and therefore, typically respond well to chiropractic care. All Spine Chiropractic and Wellness is fully equipped to provide comprehensive treatment of these injuries.

Stress and Back Pain

Poor posture can cause increased stress on the back. Have you heard of the saying "sitting is considered the new smoking?"  Sitting have become a common position for all of us. We become less active in our daily work postures (desk), commute postures (cars), and entertainment posture (tv recliner).  These long-term inappropriate posture can cause chronic stress on our spine and wreak havoc on the body. Chronic stress can eventually lead to hyper-tension and chronic back pain. The back pain is a result of tension and muscle spasms that occur when stress hormones are released. The tension will often accumulate in what are referred to as trigger points.  Trigger points are small contractile muscle fibers that develop to reduced stress at the attachments points. These trigger points can be extremely painful and need professional attention to resolve. Chiropractors have the knowledge and tools to relieve stress from trigger points and to deal with underlying nervous system imbalances that may be keeping your body locked in patterns of stress and pain.

Other Issues That Cause Back Pain

Conditions such as obesity, arthritis, kidney stones, and urinary tract infections have been shown to cause symptoms of lower back pain. These are all serious issues that need to be identified and treated immediately to avoid long-term health issues. Shawnee chiropractic doctors are trained to identify these issues and support you in getting the appropriate treatment. Many of these issues can have their source in spinal misalignments and respond well to chiropractic adjustments.

If you have questions about how our team at All Spine Chiropractic and Wellness, LLC can help you, please schedule a consultation today.

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