Although chiropractors care for more than just back pain, many patients visit chiropractors looking for relief from this prevalent condition.

Most cases of back pain are mechanical or non-organic-meaning they are not caused by serious conditions, such as inflammatory arthritis, infection, fracture or cancer.

The back is a complicated structure of bones, joints, ligaments and muscles. You can sprain ligaments, strain muscles, rupture disks, and irritate joints, all of which can lead to back pain. While sports injuries or accidents can cause back pain, sometimes the simplest of movements-for example, picking up a pencil from the floor- can have painful results. In addition, arthritis, poor posture, obesity, and psychological stress can cause or complicate back pain.

Manipulation as a Treatment for Back Problems

Used primarily by Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) for the last century, manipulation has been largely ignored by most others in the health care community until recently. Now, with today's growing emphasis on treatment and cost effectiveness, manipulation is receiving more widespread attention. Chiropractic spinal manipulation is a safe and effective spine pain treatment. It reduces pain, decreases medication need and improves range of motion.

The chiropractic approach to back pain is to help restore a more normal motion and position of affected spinal bones by specific chiropractic adjustments.

The simplicity and success of this approach has been documented in numerous research projects and has helped many patients avoid risky surgery.

Along with chiropractic manipulation we are committed to researching the best and latest therapy alternatives available and have also incorporated DTS (Decompression-Traction-System) treatment for disc related syndromes of the lumbar and cervical spine.

DTS utilizes sophisticated, FDA certified equipment that gently stretched the spine, taking pressure off of the discs and joints, enhancing the natural healing process.

Unlike traditional treatments, the DTS Treatment is actually based on your comfort and safety! The force gently graduates over several minutes to a peak that distracts the vertebrae and gently stretches the soft tissue.

You'll experience several cycles of stretch and relaxation during DTS Therapy. Sessions are typically less than 20 minutes and many individuals benefit greatly with as few as 6-12 treatments.

Thousands of patients have found relief of many low back or neck conditions such as herniated disc, bulging discs, facet syndromes, and symptoms from degenerative joint disease and pinched nerves. Their symptoms are often eliminated following this highly effective therapy.