Many things, from injury to illness, can cause back pain. Some people may experience pain due to repetitive movements or if they lift a heavy object. Chiropractors Dr. Richard Block, Dr. Jeffrey Block, and Dr. Brian Bogdanski at Block Chiropractic offer pain management and chiropractic care for patients experiencing back and neck pain. Treatment at our clinic involves spinal adjustment and decompression therapy as well as an evaluation of your lifestyle and what you can do to prevent pain from occurring.

The first common cause of pain is due to straining the muscles or using them improperly. A person may feel a sharp sudden pain in their back when they try to lift a heavy box or piece of furniture or if they twist their back in an awkward or unusual way. An injury may also strain the back leading to pain. A work injury can occur if a person performs the same movement over and over throughout the day or if they constantly need to lift objects. Back pain can also result if a person sits in an office chair all day and has poor posture. Injuries such as whiplash also lead to pain in the back and neck area.

Structural problems, such as a herniated disc or a condition such as osteoarthritis, can also cause back and neck pain. When a person has a herniated disc, the cushion in between the vertebrae is pushed out, putting pressure on the nerves. In rare cases, the pain may be due to an infection or a tumor growing on the spine.

Chiropractic care involves treating pain without using medications or surgery. Our chiropractors use techniques such as spinal adjustments and decompression therapy to restore the natural state of a patient's spine, improving their health and removing pain. Our team will also teach stretches and exercises patients can perform on their own for further pain relief and better healing. If needed, our chiropractors will advise patients on how to sit at work or how to pick a chair that will not make the pain worse.