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Back Pain

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Quiz: Do You Understand Back Pain?

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1

Lumbar back pain is the most common type of back pain.

Explanation:

Back pain symptoms can be mild or severe, and cervical (neck pain), thoracic (middle back pain), lumbar (lower back pain) or tailbone/sacral (coccydynia). Lumbar back pain is the most common type.

2

Back pain isn't caused by medical problems involving the gallbladder or kidneys.

Explanation:

Back pain can come from muscles, bones, joints or nerves. It can also be caused by medical problems involving the gallbladder, aorta, kidneys or pancreas.

3

Scoliosis is a back condition but it doesn't cause back pain.

Explanation:

Back pain causes include injury or activity, arthritis, back strain, sciatica, poor posture, aging and scoliosis.

4

Back pain symptoms include pain that radiates down your leg.

Explanation:

Back pain symptoms include shooting or stabbing pain, pain that radiates down the leg, muscle aches, pain that worsens when you walk, lift something, bend or stand, and pain that improves when you recline.

5

Most patients with back pain will require surgery.

Explanation:

In most cases, back pain will resolve on its own with treatment at home and over-the-counter medications. Some patients benefit from spinal traction, a physiotherapy technique that applies a longitudinal stretch to the reachable joints and soft tissues that is commonly used on the cervical, lumbar spine and thoracic spine. Surgery is not usually recommended.

Westside Chiropractic and Associates offers exceptional chiropractic care. Our team recognizes that a single health profession does not have all the answers to your health and wellness questions. That's why we feel that people can benefit from a cooperative interaction with a number of health practitioners, and will refer to other health professionals as needed.

Our approach to your health concerns will fall within all board-recognized guidelines with a holistic approach nd outlook.

Some of the chiropractic techniques and modalities in the Westside clinic include: computerized diagnostics, radiography, gentle and non-manipulative chiropractic treatments, rehabilitative exercise, soft tissue therapy, and Migun Thermassage. Patients can rest assured that Westside’s practitioners are all registered members of their provincial and national board associations.

Spinal Decompression & Triton DTS-« Traction System – Our office offers spinal decompression therapy for patients who suffer from back pain, pinched nerves, or bulging or herniated spinal discs. This chiropractic technique has an 86% chance of effectiveness. Of course, no treatment is 100% successful, and some patients respond better than others to this chiropractic treatment.

Contact Westside Chiropractic to see what we can do for your health and wellness!

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