Gulfport Chiropractor Adam Heidingsfelder D.C. Healing Hands Chiropractic Clinic

What causes my back pain?

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. If your back pain is not resolving quickly, visit your doctor of chiropractic. Your pain will often result from mechanical problems that your doctor of chiropractic can address. Many chiropractic patients with relatively long-lasting or recurring back pain feel improvement shortly after starting chiropractic treatment. Don't wait until you're in pain to correct your problem.

As many new mothers can attest, the muscle strains of pregnancy are very real and can be more than just a nuisance. The average weight gain of 25 to 35 pounds, combined with the increased stress placed on the body by the baby, may result in severe discomfort. During pregnancy, a woman's center of gravity almost immediately begins to shift forward to the front of her pelvis. This displaced weight increases the stress on her joints. How can your chiropractor help? Before you become pregnant, your doctor of chiropractic can detect any imbalances in the pelvis or elsewhere in your body that could contribute to pregnancy discomfort or possible neuromusculoskeletal problems after childbirth. Many pregnant women have found that chiropractic adjustments provide relief from the increased low-back pain brought on by pregnancy. Chiropractic manipulation is safe for the pregnant woman and her baby and can be especially attractive to those who are trying to avoid medications in treating their back pain. Doctors of chiropractic can also offer nutrition, ergonomic, and exercise advice to help a woman enjoy a healthy pregnancy.

Did you realize that not all back pain is created equally? Some people have it because they are overweight and that puts their spine out of alignment. Other people have it because they strain themselves by trying to do heavy work whenever they are not really prepared for it. One of the best ways for you to overcome a problem with your back, however, is to make sure that your core is as strong as possible. There are a number of ways for you to accomplish this and the benefits that you receive from doing so are rather surprising. Dr. Heidingsfelder has a sophisticated testing system that can determine if your muscular system is causing your skeletal system's symptoms.