Which treatment methods are used in chiropractic therapy for back pain?
July 30, 2023 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Jonas Czakaj
Dear doctor,
My name is Katja Netz and I have been suffering from severe back pain for some time. I work in an office and spend most of the day sitting in front of the computer. In recent weeks, I have been experiencing increasing pain in the lumbar spine area, which radiates into my legs. The pain mainly occurs when getting up after sitting for a long time or when bending down, and it is now significantly affecting my daily life.
I have already tried some conservative treatment methods such as physiotherapy and pain medication, but they have not provided lasting relief. Therefore, I am looking for alternative therapy approaches and have heard that chiropractic therapy could be a possible way to treat my back pain.
My question to you as a chiropractor is: What treatment methods are used in chiropractic therapy for back pain? Are there specific techniques or manipulations that could be helpful for my specific symptoms? What are the prospects for success of chiropractic therapy in terms of relieving my symptoms, and how long would a treatment likely last?
I am very grateful for your expertise and look forward to your response.
Kind regards,
Katja Netz
Dear Mrs. Netz,
Thank you for your inquiry and for trusting in my expertise as a chiropractor. I am sorry to hear that you are suffering from severe back pain and that the previous conservative treatment methods have not been successful. In such cases, chiropractic therapy can indeed be a promising alternative to alleviate your symptoms.
Chiropractic therapy involves various manual techniques to release joint blockages, improve spinal mobility, and reduce pain. Commonly used treatment methods include "manual therapy," where manipulation is specifically applied to the affected spinal segments to increase joint mobility. These techniques can help release tension and correct misalignments, leading to a noticeable improvement in symptoms.
Given your specific symptoms, which manifest as pain in the lumbar spine with radiating pain into the legs, targeted chiropractic treatment could be helpful. Gentle manipulations and mobilizations can release blockages that cause nerve irritations and contribute to your symptoms. Additionally, specific exercises to stabilize the spine and improve muscle strength in the back and abdominal muscles may be part of the therapy to prevent long-term back pain.
The success of chiropractic therapy depends on various factors, such as the cause of the symptoms, the individual course of the disease, and the body's response to treatment. In many cases, patients can already feel a significant improvement in their symptoms after a few treatment sessions. The duration of treatment varies from case to case and also depends on how well you respond to therapy.
I recommend scheduling an appointment for my online consultation so that I can examine you more closely and develop an individualized treatment strategy for your back pain. I am happy to answer any further questions you may have and look forward to helping you alleviate your symptoms.
Sincerely,
Jonas Czakaj
