Can a chiropractor help with lower back pain?

A review of research found that spinal manipulation can help relieve pain and improve function in people with acute low-back pain, one of the most common types of back pain. Duke chiropractor Eugene Lewis, DC, MPH, answers questions about how chiropractic care can help.

What does a chiropractor help with?

Chiropractors use their hands to examine and treat problems of the bones, muscles and joints. People often visit a chiropractor for help with back and neck pain, headache, injuries and joint stiffness.

Can chiropractors realign spine?

A chiropractic adjustment is a therapeutic treatment by a licensed chiropractor. Your chiropractor will use pressure to manipulate joints in your body to realign your spine and reduce pain and discomfort. Chiropractic adjustments complement traditional medical care you receive.

Who started chiropractic?

Daniel David PalmerChiropractic / InventorDaniel David Palmer was a Canadian American chiropractor who was the founder of chiropractic. Palmer was born in Port Perry, Ontario, but emigrated to the United States. He was also an avid proponent of various other forms of pseudoscientific alternative medicine such as magnetic healing. Wikipedia

Can a chiropractor make a pinched nerve worse?

Chiropractic addresses the root causes of pain While this can be helpful for coping in the short term, pain medication simply masks your symptoms without addressing the root cause. Your nerve will continue to be pinched and the condition could actually worsen over time, leading to more pain or more serious problems.

Why does my back feel worse after chiropractor?

When you get an adjustment, your vertebrae are being moved slightly. Your muscles have to adapt to the movement of the bone, so they may end up lengthening or shortening slightly, which can lead to soreness. The soreness is related to the movement of the bones and not to the pressure utilized by the chiropractor.

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