Chiropractic Experience:
• Chiropractic Doctor: Gonstead Chiropractic (11+ years’ experience)
• Board-Certified: Chiropractic Board of Australia
Back Pain
Back pain
Back pain is a common problem faced by people of various age groups. It usually improves within a few weeks or months. Pain in the lower back (lumbago) is specifically common, while it can be felt along the spine, from the neck down to the hips. You can do things that may help to relieve the pain. However, at times the pain may last longer or keep coming back.
Causes:
Back pain may be caused by a medical condition such as:
- A slipped (prolapsed) disc
- Sciatica
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Arthritis
- Inappropriate movement or posture
- Strain (muscle spasm, muscle tension, injuries, fractures, strained muscles or ligaments, etc.)
Symptoms:
Some common symptoms are as follows:
- Inflammation or swelling on the back
- Weakness, tingling, or numbness in one or both legs
- Unexplained weight loss
- Fever
- A recent blow, trauma, or injury to the back
- Bowel movement problems
- Continues past a few weeks
Treatment:
Several things can be done to get rid of the pain such as staying active, exercising and stretching, taking painkillers, using hot and cold packs, and relaxing. However, if the pain persists you may require special treatments such as:
Chiropractor: A chiropractor will treat through touch, or palpation, and visual examination. These therapists use their hands to move, massage, and apply careful force to the muscles, bones, and joints in and around the spine. It is an effective treatment for people suffering from mild to severe back problems.
Make an appointment here to get all kinds of back pains treated by chiropractic care in Karachi and Islamabad.
Awesome Doctors for Chiropractic Treatment
Dr Shania Shafi
Chiropractor
Chiropractic Experience:
Doctor of Physical therapy DPT (5 years)
Doctor of Chiropractic DC (5 years)
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Dr Agha Ebrahim
Chiropractor
Chiropractic Experience:
• Chiropractic Doctor: Palmer Chiropractic (40+ years’ experience)
• Board-Certified: National Board of Chiropractic Examiners