Chiropractic Treatment of

Low Back Pain

Chiropractors are an excellent choice for the treatment of low back pain.

Chiropractic treatment tends to involve:

1) Spinal Adjustments (Manipulations): These involve specific, controlled movements of the spine intended to improve joint mobility and function. By improving joint motion in the spine, chiropractors believe it can help reduce pain and inflammation caused by misalignments or restricted movement.

 

2) Spinal Mobilization: This uses gentler techniques compared to adjustments. Mobilization helps improve joint mobility and reduce stiffness in the spine. It's often used in conjunction with adjustments or for patients who may not be suitable for stronger manipulations.

 

3) Soft Tissue Therapy: This includes massage therapy and other methods to target muscle tension and spasms that can contribute to low back pain. Tight muscles can pull on the spine and irritate nerves, so massage therapy can help relax muscles and improve flexibility.

 

4) Therapeutic Exercises: Specific exercises designed to strengthen core muscles, improve flexibility, and promote proper posture can help prevent future pain episodes. Strong core muscles help support the spine and improve overall stability, reducing stress on the lower back.

 

5) Lifestyle Advice: Chiropractors may recommend ergonomic modifications to your workspace or home environment, proper lifting techniques, and stress management strategies. These lifestyle changes can help reduce the risk of future injuries and pain episodes.

 

It's important to note that chiropractic care is not a one-size-fits-all solution. A chiropractor will typically perform a thorough examination to diagnose the cause of your low back pain and create a personalized treatment plan that may incorporate several of these approaches.

Typically chiropractors use physical treatment to help low back pain and other painful conditions. These treatments change the sensory input to the nervous system by changing muscle tone and joint movement. 

 

Chiropractors are therefore using Afferentology, even if they don't realise it yet.

Simon King is an expert in Afferentology, which includes chiropractic treatment. The difference is that Afferentology is focused on muscle tone, rather than joint movement or position.

 

Simon has taught Afferentology to over 1000 chiropractors over the last 25 years to help them

get quicker and more lasting results. Many of his patients are referred by other chiropractors who need help with difficult cases.