Common Questions about Back Pain Relief

Chronic lower back pain is caused by many different factors, including sciatica, a common condition caused by a pinched sciatic nerve. Whatever the underlying cause, the chiropractic professionals at Tatsuno Chiropractic can help. Our safe and non-invasive treatment helps eliminate pain caused by injury, musculoskeletal imbalances, and conditions linked to spine or disc deterioration.

What Causes Back Pain?

Pain commonly comes from constant stress on the spinal joints, bones, discs, and soft tissue that make up the lumbar spine. Stress is caused by repetitive motion, prolonged sitting, excess weight, poor posture habits, and lifting heavy things the wrong way. Overuse and pressure on this very flexible part of the vertebrae eventually take a toll, making it more prone to pain from injuries and degenerative disc disease.

What Injuries and Conditions are Linked to Lumbar Pain?

Chiropractic care has proven to provide lasting relief for pain that cause or stem from an auto accident or sports injury, spinal stenosis, lumbar arthritis, or:

• Spondylolisthesis
• Lumbar herniated or bulging disc
• Nerve root compression
• Lumbar strains and sprains

What are Typical Back Pain Symptoms?

A dull nagging, sharp, burning, or disabling pain, stiffness, or trouble bending, sitting, or standing for long periods are all too familiar to patients living with low back problems. Those with sciatica may feel pain in the buttock, hip, or leg. Numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of sensation may also occur if a protruding disc is irritating the nerve root.

How Does Your Chiropractor in Bakersfield, CA, Can Diagnose and Treat You

Our chiropractor will perform an extensive physical exam. You may also need an X-ray, CT scan, or MRI, for an accurate diagnosis. We can then customize a treatment plan to match your health and wellness goals.

Spinal adjustment is an effective method that can treat and prevent pain or spine-related illnesses. An adjustment is done using the hands or an instrument to gently move the spine into alignment. Spinal correction can also take the pressure off the disc and nerve, reduce chronic pain, and activate the body's natural healing system. It even improves movement, restores nerve function, and can be routinely done to maintain spine health.

Massage therapy, corrective exercises, and nutrition advice are other holistic healing methods that can improve your low back pain. Massages soothe aching lower back muscles, improve blood circulation, and reduce swelling. Corrective exercises work to repair and strengthen the back while eating well improves immunity and boosts overall health.

Back Pain Relief in Bakersfield, CA

Avoid loss of mobility and invasive back surgery by visiting Tatsuno Chiropractic. Come and experience the power of chiropractic care in Bakersfield, CA. Call (661) 322-6021 to schedule an appointment today.