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Dr. Brett Stephens

Understanding Back Pain

Back pain is a growing aliment in the current computer age. We are sitting more and more as a society. The increased use of computers, laptops, and handheld devices can promote poor posture and strain on the middle back. The middle back is also known as, thoracic spine, upper back or mid back. It is made up of twelve moveable vertebrae, many muscle groups and the ribs also connect to the middle back spinal bones. Middle back pain can come from the intervertebral joints, facets, disc, ligaments, muscles, and nerve roots. Chiropractic adjustments are a safe and effective treatment to most sources of middle back pain. Pain can be experienced as local pain in the area or pain can refer up or down. Pain can be deep into the joint or surface pain in the muscles. There are many presentations of middle back pain. It is important to get checked by a chiropractor for these conditions.

Dr. Brett Stephens Approach to Back Pain.

Dr. Stephens takes a unique approach to treating Back Pain, along with Chiropractic, Dr. Stephens uses Softwave Therapy to treat the Back. Softwave Therapy is clinically proven to decrease pain and inflammation to the treated site. This creates an environment for healing

Common Causes of Back Pain.

Poor posture

Prolonged standing or sitting

Extended computer use

Poor sleep

Sprains or strains

Falls

Accidents

Athletic injuries

Strenuous exercise

Sneezing and coughing

Poor lifting techniques

There are numerous activities in everyday life that can cause strain on your back. Back pain is one of the leading reasons people miss work in America. If you are suffering from back pain or would like a consultation, contact us today for an appointment with one of our chiropractors.