Back pain can be debilitating, and it is among the top complaints most physicians hear from their patients. Nearly 65 million Americans report at least one occurrence of back pain, and nearly 8% of adults complain about this type of pain. It's also the sixth most costly condition in the U.S. and is responsible for 83 million days of sick time and work loss. If you are one of the many Americans that suffer from ongoing back pain, it’s time to seek relief. Before any invasive procedures, you should seek the advice of an experienced chiropractor, like Dr. Meghan Custer, at Ivy Commons Family Chiropractic in Charlottesville.
There are many causes of back pain. If you suffer from acute back pain, it can last less than six weeks. Chronic back pain, which lasts three months or more, usually needs tests and imaging reports to see what the issue is and the best course of treatment.
Some common causes of back pain include:
Our chiropractor takes a whole-body approach and often use a variety of treatment modalities for relieving back pain. Some common therapies used to treat back pain include:
Call our Ivy Commons Family Chiropractic team in Charlottesville today at (434) 293-2779 to meet with our healthcare professional, Dr. Meghan Custer. She can diagnose the cause of your back pain and develop a back pain treatment plan to give you the relief you deserve.