Back pain is more than just a nuisance – it’s one of the leading reasons people seek out chiropractic care. At Northwood Chiropractic Oxford, we are passionate about finding the root cause of your back pain through precision-based care, so we can offer lasting relief. Whether it’s low or mid-back pain, the goal is to identify the underlying issues and restore the function of your spine. But what exactly causes back pain, and how can chiropractic care help fix it?
What Causes Back Pain?
Back pain isn’t just a random occurrence; it’s usually caused by a misalignment, or restriction, in one or more of the joints in your spine. These misalignments can place pressure on the muscles, ligaments, and nerves in your back, leading to pain and discomfort. But what causes these misalignments in the first place?
The most common culprits are increased load and stress on the spine, which can come from various sources, including poor posture, previous injuries, or repetitive movements that strain the back. If you experience pain after a particular activity or trauma, and the pain doesn’t subside after resting, it’s often a sign of a mechanical issue in your spine. This is where professional chiropractic care becomes essential for proper diagnosis and treatment.
How Can Chiropractic Care Help?
At Northwood Chiropractic Oxford, we specialize in the Gonstead system, a precision based chiropractic system designed to detect and correct spinal misalignments with incredible accuracy. By restoring proper alignment and function to your spine, we remove the interference preventing your body from healing.
When a part of your body is not healing, it's often a sign that something is getting in the way of your natural healing process. Our job is to find that interference – whether it's a misaligned joint, nerve pressure, or muscle strain – and remove it, allowing your body to heal itself naturally. Chiropractic care works with your body’s natural ability to heal, offering a non-invasive solution to back pain and other musculoskeletal issues.
What Can You Do At Home For Back Pain Relief?
There are two exercises we commonly recommend at Northwood Chiropractic Oxford, both of which focus on the importance of movement. Movement is a key factor for good spinal health, especially during the first phase of recovery. The reason is simple: joints are designed to move, and they need regular movement to stay healthy.
The first exercise is walking. Walking offers numerous benefits, from improving mental well-being to supporting heart health, but one of its great advantages is promoting good spinal health. Walking can often be a relief for those suffering from back pain, as moderate movement helps the joints and surrounding structures, such as muscles, heal.
But what if walking is simply too painful? This is where the cat-camel exercise becomes perfect for most people. This exercise allows you to move the joints of your spine while putting minimal pressure or stress on them, making it an excellent option for those in significant pain. You can see Dr Hulme show and explain this exercise here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MolEU-4OW5w
While the exercises above are fantastic for managing and facilitating the healing of spinal issues, they won’t address the root cause. If you have a spinal misalignment, it’s important to have your spine checked by a chiropractor – and this is where we come in.
What to Expect at Northwood Chiropractic Oxford
When you visit Northwood Chiropractic Oxford for back pain, our team will first conduct a thorough examination to identify the exact cause of your discomfort. Through detailed assessments, including spinal scans and physical exams, we’ll pinpoint any misalignments or areas of dysfunction in your spine. From there, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan to address your unique needs.
Using the Gonstead system, we’ll carefully adjust your spine to correct misalignments and restore proper function. This targeted approach ensures that we address the cause of the problem.
Final Thoughts
Don’t let back pain control your life. If you’re tired of masking the symptoms and are ready to get to the root cause of your pain, Northwood Chiropractic Oxford is here to help. Our precision-based chiropractic care can help relieve back pain, restore mobility, and improve your overall well-being.
Opening next month in Oxford, we’re excited to welcome you to our clinic. If you would like to get your spine checked and start your health journye, book with us online now by clicking here. We look forward to helping you on your journey to a pain-free, healthier spine!
