Back Pain in Minnetonka

Back pain is a common condition that can keep you from pursuing your physical goals and meeting your responsibilities, but receiving back pain chiropractic therapy may offer you the relief that you've been seeking. At Dynamic Family Chiropractic, we're proud to serve patients in and around Minnetonka, MN. Our Dynamic Family Chiropractic chiropractors have put together the following information to help you find relief from your back pain in Minnetonka or avoid it altogether.

Back Pain Treatments in Minnetonka

Our practice is located in an accessible, modern facility, and our team members take a knowledgeable, friendly approach to patient care. Our flexible office hours may make it easier to fit care into your regular schedule, and we:

• Take a personalized approach to patient care
• Are devoted to offering only excellent customer care
• Provide emergency services at any hour of the day or night

If you're living with mild or severe back pain and you think that back pain chiropractic treatment would be helpful, call on the practitioner at Dynamic Family Chiropractic in Minnetonka. Get in touch with our office today if you would like additional information about our practice or want to schedule your initial consultation with us.

Disc Bulges or Herniations

A common reason back pain develops is because of a herniation or bulging disc. The key piece of information to understand, however, is that not all bulging discs or herniations manifest themselves as back pain. Research has found that over a third of American have a bulging disc or herniation and that the overwhelming majority report no symptoms. On the other hand, the minority who do experience symptoms report extreme discomfort.

The kind of discomfort that a herniation produces is determined by the location and kind of herniation. If the injured disc is jutting upon a nearby nerve, numbness, and tingling throughout the extremities may be felt. This pain is usually felt as quick and stab-like. The best way to comprehend the nature of a disc herniation is to think of them as a donut filled with jelly. If the fringes of the donuts deteriorate, usually due to repeated use and old age, the jelly within the disc can begin to leak. Depending on the extent of the damage to the disc, the effects may be able to be alleviated. Relieving the pain linked to herniations can be difficult but chiropractic care can help.

Subluxations:

Subluxations are a big contributor to back pain but largely go under the radar. A subluxation is a scientific term to denote a vertebrae within the spinal column that is misaligned. When a subluxation is found, it can be difficult for the affected individual to move correctly. The result is a waterfall effect that disrupts the natural movement of the body and increases the body’s susceptibility to injury and disease. Subluxations can occur throughout the spinal column and can happen due to a nearly unlimited number of reasons.

The root of subluxations can be anything from blunt force impacts, to poor nutrition, to poor sleeping habits. In a similar way that poor nutrition can result in hair falling out or the discoloration of your nails, poor habits can result in misalignments in the spine. There is no set timetable for assessing and treating subluxations across people but the team at Dynamic Family Chiropractic is experienced at treating you with the best chiropractic care possible.

Tendon or Ligament Strains and Muscular Sprains

Sprains and strains can affect just about anyone but they are most commonly affect individuals who participate in activities that their bodies are not used to. For instance, an individual who decides to sprint a mile on a whim without having so much as jogged in the past couple of months is more than likely to sustain some discomfort and even injury. Sprains that affect ligaments usually are a result of pushing ligaments to their limit - creating micro and at times complete tears. Strains on a muscular level are usually a result of picking up objects well past weights one is accustomed to lifting. These strains are magnified by using poor form and can significantly injure the back. Both sprains and strains are inextricably linked to the spinal region and consequently benefit greatly from chiropractic care. Our chiropractic team is well prepared to provide the care necessary to rehabilitate individuals and heal from these significant injuries.

Back Pain and Stress

Individuals who suffer from stress regularly possess a different physical makeup than individuals who do not deal with stress routinely. When an individual in dealing with significant stress, their body releases hormones to better manage the position they are in. A few of these physiological adaptations are an increased heart rate, heightened blood pressure, cortisol release, and more. This kind of physiological response is effective in short bursts, however, for those who deal with stress regularly can suffer from significant health issues. The diseases that can manifest from regular stress are heart disease, obesity, and back pain. Fortunately, stress can often be found in the form of “trigger points” across the back. The health team at Dynamic Family Chiropractic is experienced at pinpointing and treating these trigger points.

When chiropractors treat back pain, they focus on the root of the issue instead of just dealing with the symptoms. The chiropractic team in Minnetonka can help treat your back pain using this successful approach. It is imperative to seek chiropractic care that works. If you are dealing with back pain or want further information, don’t hesitate to contact Dynamic Family Chiropractic in Minnetonka for your free consultation.