Lower Back Pain Treatment in Fort Myers
[Whether you pulled a muscle in your lower back, or have low back pain from repetitive stress, the pain can hinder your ability to perform daily activities.
Causes of Low Back Pain
The discs in between the vertebrae lose their integrity as you age. You could herniate a disc, meaning the contents begins to seep out of a tear in the disc.
Another possible cause of low back pain is a bulging disc, which occurs when the outer portion of the disc weakens, and the contents push out. Other possible causes of low back pain include:
- Seeing spots or flashing lights
- Temporary vision loss
- Sensitivity to light or sounds
- Nausea or vomiting
Factors That Increase the Risk of Low Back Pain
You’re more at risk for low back pain as you age due to bone loss, as well as a decrease in muscle elasticity and flexion. The discs in your back change as you age too, making them less able to act as cushions to your vertebrae.
If you’re overweight or obese, you’re more likely to have low back pain due to excess stress on the back. While back pain is more common in people who aren’t physically active, genetics play a role also, and so does your job if it requires a great deal of lifting, pulling, twisting, or pushing.
How A Chiropractor Diagnoses & Treats Low Back Pain
Dr. Stokke uses X-rays, a CT scan, or an MRI to view the bones and soft tissue to diagnose the cause of low back pain. He then performs a spinal alignment to line up all of the vertebrae and discs in your spine, so they don’t irritate the surrounding tissue or nerves.
Spinal decompression therapy stretches the spine to allow discs to heal and blood to flow to the area more efficiently. Dr. Stokke applies RockTape, a kinesiology tape that relieves pain and inflammation by pulling the soft tissue under the skin, to the area where you’re experiencing pain.
You don’t have to suffer from low back pain just to avoid invasive procedures and dangerous medications. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Stokke today by calling or using the online booking feature.
