The Most Effective Non-Surgical Back Pain Treatments

Unfortunately, most people will experience some degree of back pain in their lives. A survey indicates that 8 out of 10 individuals will have some back problems, underscoring the massive scope of the issue.

For those seeking relief from chronic back pain – without the use of muscle relaxants, pain medication, or spine surgery – there are several effective treatment options available.

What Causes Back Pain?

Back pain can result from a number of causes. The top causes of back and lower back pain include:

• Muscle or ligament strain
• Bulging/ruptured discs
• Arthritis
• Skeletal issues
• Osteoporosis

What Are The Best Natural and Non-Surgical Treatments For Back Pain?

A range of treatments for back and lower back pain without surgery are available. They are designed to be non-invasive, provide fast relief, and help you resume an active lifestyle as quickly as possible.

Specifically, their goal is to:

• Offer pain management and relief
• Prevent further injury or a recurrence of the injury
• Remove the need for significant recovery time
• Speed up the process of a return to regular activity

The major non-surgical back pain treatments are chiropractic care, spinal decompression, and physiotherapy.

Chiropractic Care

It’s impossible to overstate the benefits of chiropractic care for back pain. A study in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics concludes, “Patients with chronic low-back pain treated by chiropractors showed greater improvement and satisfaction at one month than patients treated by family physicians.”

Spinal manipulation by chiropractors helps to ensure proper bodily alignment, in turn promoting its healing as well as for the surrounding tissue. Disks, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons – prone to inflammation – can all be effectively relieved by this type of treatment.

These manipulations aim to improve the range of motion of these areas for improved functioning, as well as reducing pain associated with nerve inflammation.

Spinal Decompression

Spinal decompression is a form of therapy that uses various traction devices to stretch the spine. The goal is to help remove disc pressure to promote the realignment of bulging tissue as well as to open up nerve pathways.

This therapy is used as a nonsurgical treatment for:

• Back and neck pain
• Sciatica
• Herniated or bulging discs
• Weakened or worn joints in the spine

It’s used to treat a variety of back issues such as bulging or degenerated discs and spinal stenosis. While some feel that there is not enough clinical evidence to prove its worth, there is plenty of anecdotal evidence to suggest that it is effective in providing pain relief.

Physiotherapy

It is well known that physiotherapy can be effective with some types of back pain. Exercises such as dynamic lumbar stabilization can help relieve stresses, particularly on the lower back.

Treatment begins with a full assessment of your back’s condition, including determining the factors causing your discomfort. The physical therapist will then devise a treatment regimen to target and strengthen the affected areas.

During physiotherapy treatment for back pain, a therapist will tailor a unique program incorporating mechanical and movement exercises designed to improve mobility and reduce stiffness. These will typically involve:

Manual therapy, in which the therapist works on the joints and tissues in your back

Exercises to regain and improve motion

Strengthening exercises to improve stability and reduce the chances of pain recurrence.

Pinched or compressed nerves are usually a major cause of lower back pain, especially after an injury. Your physiotherapist can devise treatments designed to relieve nerve pressure and reduce inflammation, resulting in reduced pain.

Non-Invasive Back Pain Treatment

When you’ve been plagued by back pain, these options can be highly effective in treating the causes, reducing the discomfort, and strengthening the area to reduce the likelihood of recurrence.

Chiropractic care, spinal decompression therapy, and physiotherapy treatments can help you return to an active lifestyle, without prolonged recovery times, and without involving invasive procedures.

Healthmax Physiotherapy Clinics provide a range of treatment services to patients across the Toronto region. Our friendly and experienced staff of health practitioners – including chiropractors and physiotherapists – can assess your needs and provide non-surgical treatment options for chronic back pain.

Contact us today to book an appointment.