Almost everyone has experienced back pain at some point. However, not everyone has sought the help of a Tulsa chiropractor for pain relief. Studies have proven the effectiveness that chiropractic treatment can have for back pain.

In a recent review of research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, experts found that chiropractic treatments can help relieve pain and improve function in people with acute low-back pain, one of the most common types of back pain.

Believe it or not, but results from observational studies suggested that “back pain patients are more satisfied with chiropractic care than with medical care. Additionally, studies conclude that patients are more satisfied with chiropractic care than they were with physical therapy after six weeks.”

Source: https://www.acatoday.org/Research/What-Research-Shows#:~:text=Results%20from%20observational%20studies%20suggested,physical%20therapy%20after%20six%20weeks.%E2%80%9D

What kinds of conditions does a Chiropractor treat?

Chiropractors see patients with a wide variety of pains and needs. Chiropractors can treat:

• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Shoulder pain
• Hip pain
• Elbow pain
• Arm pain
• Leg pain
• Feet pain
• Headaches

Chiropractors are trained to examine the whole body, but focus on how pain is connected to the spine.

What kinds of treatments does a Chiropractor offer?

Most chiropractors use manual manipulation of the spine to treat pain. Manual manipulation involves laying patients on a medical table and pressing on the spine by hand in different ways to move the spine back into balance or alignment.

Some chiropractors also use alternative methods for pain relief and spinal manipulation such as acupuncture, pressure wave therapy, heat and ice, rolling tables, and other methods.

Many chiropractors also practice a multi-treatment approach. Some may have you work on your diet while others may use physical therapy exercises and stretching to help your body reset. Generally, chiropractors use a variety of medical treatments to help their patients.

What should I expect on my first visit to a Chiropractor?

Generally, a chiropractor will start by asking you about your medical history. From there, a chiropractor will do x-rays and a spinal examination to determine the health and alignment of your spine.

After giving you a consultation and assessment of your house, a chiropractor will then present you with a plan to help you heal and get back to a pain-free life.

Depending on the severity of your pain, a chiropractor will ask to see a patient for several visits back to back. From there, a chiropractor may recommend weekly or monthly treatment until your pain symptoms have been resolved.

Are there risks involved with seeing a chiropractor?

Just like any medical procedure, there are always risks. But generally speaking, the use of a chiropractor is small. Initial treatments and adjustments may be a little uncomfortable, but a chiropractor’s job is to relieve pain and help the body heal as gently as possible.

After a visit, you may experience a little soreness, but as time passes, you should notice that less and less. Fortunately, complex side effects associated with manual chiropractic manipulation are rare.

Schedule to see Tulsa Chiropractor Dr. Curtis Smith

If you’ve experienced back pain, we’re here to help you heal. Dr. Smith has amazing beside practice and he will gently guide you back to full health. To schedule, call us for a same-day appointment 918-836-7900.