Few parts of the skeleton play as key a role in movement as your spine, the support structure for upper body movement, standing, and distributing weight as you move. The 33 vertebrae, 220 ligaments, 100 joints, and 120 muscles also house your spinal cord, a vital part of your nervous system that connects directly to the brain.
Protecting spinal health means many things, like proper posture, proper exercise, and healthy eating habits, to retain flexibility and avoid medical problems. When spinal problems happen, having a chiropractic care team to manage the symptoms and treat the issues is essential, so this season, don’t forget to give yourself and those you love the gift of our medical expertise.
Dr. Corey Skinner and the Action Chiropractic Dallas team dedicate themselves to helping the people of Dallas, Texas, with a range of musculoskeletal issues, including many treatments to mend the spine.
Back pain and other issues come in many forms, and our team can help you deal with several of those issues, including:
A common condition that often affects the lower back, sprains and strains occur when the connecting ligaments and muscles are stretched or torn due to a sports injury or repetitive stress. It frequently leads to both back pain and stiffness.
Spinal discs sit between your vertebrae to provide cushion from the shock of movement, and damage to them can be quite painful. It results from nerve compression due to obesity, repetitive stress, injury, or trauma from accidents.
This tightening of the back muscles can also occur from traumatic injury and strain from overuse, leading to seizing and pain of varying severity.
A widespread condition affecting the cartilage in your spine, leading to dull, aching, throbbing pain that gets worse whenever you move.
Your spinal canal is where your spinal cord is located, and with this problem, it narrows, leading to nerve root compression. Common signs include numbness, tingling, burning, and muscle weakness in the lower spine and buttocks, and spinal arthritis can lead to this.
Inflammation or compression of the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower spine through both legs. Several things can lead to this, including ruptured discs, diabetes, pregnancy, bone spurs, and pelvic injuries.
Often starting in childhood, this condition causes your spine to curve out of its normal shape into an S or C curve. The causes aren't entirely understood, though cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and birth defects can lead to it.
Come to our offices to receive several methods for managing these and other back problems:
Spinal decompression helps with back pain using a device that releases tension through gentle stretching of the spine, tailored to your specific needs.
The application of manual pressure to targeted parts of your back to restore its natural position and alleviate pain.
These physical therapies help to reduce strain and strengthen back muscles and joints, which we both perform in the office and give you exercises to do at home.
Myofascial tissues are the fibrous net connecting muscle and bone, and this treatment relieves the pain and stress they can cause by targeting trigger points. This increases circulation and lowers the occurrence of muscle spasms.
This also affects the fascia in your muscles by applying a special form of tape that separates it from the outer layer of skin, allowing it to drain swelling and stabilize joints.
We also have several methods to help you avoid future back problems, and all of them are perfect ways to ensure you stay healthy this holiday season. To find the treatment for your back problems, contact Dr. Skinner and Action Chiropractic Dallas today. Call 214-216-6509 or request an appointment online.
