Our backs are the support system we rely on to move, sit, walk, work and do more or less everything. When we are in pain we are stuck because our back is sore and we cannot do the things we set out to do, such as work or walk. Many a cause of back pain is the result of over-exertion, such as bending down wrong, twisting something or putting something ‘out’ in our backs. Many a time we might hear people joke that their back goes out more often than they do. The cause of it could lead to further injury, because once we have a sensitive area in our bodies it can continue to cause us pain.
Oftentimes a serious back complaint can lead to needing surgery. For instance, problems with the lumbar region, a herniated disc, disc degeneration, spinal stenosis, scoliosis or compression fractures can lead to long term back problems that require surgery at some point. Many primary care physicians as well as some specialists will often deter the patient from having surgery because the benefits are outweighed by the long term negative effects of going under the knife. It has been documented that surgery can often weaken the area and the muscles, which prevent healing.
Possible Treatments and Ways to Help
Many therapists advocate cold compressions as part of reducing the inside swelling of a back issue or slipped disc. Physiotherapists often use cold treatments followed by heat treatments to help with swollen joints, bruising and other sudden impact injuries. Many a times a short stint with bed rest is recommended too, with the patient lying flat out and staying reposed.
Inversion therapy offers a form of temporary relief from back pain and it is also one of the most popular tends currently running in the treatment of back injuries and pain. The inversion machine is usually a flat-bed that the patient lays on and is strapped to. They are then tilted to a zero-gravity position that stretches the spine and opens the joints to relief swelling and aches. Those suffering from back pain in Binghamton NY can opt to visit a chiropractor for help with their back pain. Other options to help with healing include acupuncture, electrotherapy and ultrasound therapy.
To find help with back pain in Binghamton NY contact Owego Chiropractic P.C. for an idea of the services they offer and a list of prices.