Neck and Lower Back Pain

Whenever the muscles of ligaments are overexerted, strained, or sprained, swelling and pain results. There may be no immediate injury - pain may come on from simply bending over to pick up something light! Low back and neck pain may result from:
   - Overexertion of unconditioned muscles
   - Tension
   - Stress on an unbalanced or misaligned spine or pelvis
   - Arthritic changes
   - Postural strain
   - Falls
   - Trauma or strain due to pregnancy
   - Unhealthy spinal discs

Prevention depends upon the strength and balance of the upper and lower spine. A weak and mis-aligned spine tends to be more problematic.

Treatment Plan:

   - Evaluation and examination by a medical and chiropractic doctor.
   - Reduction of the swelling and muscle spasm by using physical therapy modalities (electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, ice, etc.).
   - Re-balancing and re-aligning the upper and lower spine with chiropractic adjustments/joint mobilization.
   - Specialized rehabilitation program to strengthen and therefore stabilize the neck and low back.