While the muscles on your back can feel sore after you’ve finished a strenuous task, this is not the same back pain elderly people experience. Such pain is normally triggered by a condition of the spine such as osteoarthritis (aka degenerative arthritis) and spinal stenosis (aka abnormal narrowing of the spinal canal).
A chiropractor is the person to call when experiencing severe or recurring episodes of back pain in the elderly. This medical professional will normally conduct some physical examination and study the patient’s medical history to make clear and accurate diagnosis of the condition. It is in the diagnostic results that the right chiropractic treatment plan can be identified and thusly performed.
The treatment plan will involve manipulation of the joints and bones of the spine through non-invasive massage. By doing so, the misalignment of the spine—which oftentimes causes not just the back pain but also an array of other conditions—can be fixed. Sometimes, depending on the case, a chiropractor may use devices to aid in the manipulation.
Chiropractors also often incorporate balanced diet and exercise in the treatment plan. Living healthily is one way to put an end to bodily pains and illnesses like the two conditions mentioned above. Following the chiropractor’s advice can help rid your back of irritation and at the same time lower the chance of these conditions coming back.
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