Non- Surgical Methods for Treating Chronic Back Pain

Many people these days complaint of a back pain. Back pain has become very common in people of all ages and may lead to several health issues if not treated in the right manner. It is also important to find the root cause of the back pain and treat it else the back pain turns chronic.

Chronic back pain leads to severe problems in the spine and the back and needs to be treated using different methods. There are many methods of treating a chronic back pain that include surgical as well as non-surgical methods. While the surgical methods of back pain can provide almost instant relief, it is always to use the non-surgical methods of treating chronic back pain. Non-surgical methods provide benefits in the long run to the back and the spine.

The following are a few non-surgical methods for treating chronic pain:

• Physical therapy: Physical therapy includes exercises that benefit the spine and the back and help in treating chronic back pain. There are many exercises that can be used for treating chronic back pain but all of them do not suit every person and therefore it is essential to take the opinion of the therapist as to which exercises can help in treating back pain in the most effective manner. Physical therapy for chronic back pain may include stretching and flexibility exercises, aerobic exercises and core strengthening exercises etc.

• Meditation: Chronic back pain can be treated by practicing meditation. Back pain is straining both physically and mentally and may lead to several psychological problems in a person. To treat chronic back pain, meditation, yoga and cognitive and relaxation exercises can be performed and practiced so that the mind does not focus on the pain. It has been scientifically proven that meditation can help to treat chronic back pain in an effective manner.

• Injection-based treatments: Nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections and other types of injections can be used to treat chronic back pain. Injections can be used to treat chronic back pain especially if the cause of the pain is known. Injections are however suited for short-term relief from chronic pain and cannot be used for long-term treatment of back pain.

• Alternative treatments: Alternative treatments like massage therapy, acupressure, laser therapy, electrical nerve stimulation etc. are alternative treatment methods that can be used for treating chronic back pain. 

Sheets Chiropractic helps people treat their back problems without having to go in for surgical treatments. We offer treatments like massage therapy, spinal adjustments, and other alternative treatments to cure chronic back pain and spinal problems that people suffer from. Our professionals make sure that the root cause of the problem is treated so that it does not re-occur.