Back problems are a common problem for many people. As we age, our backs tend to have more and more trouble. In fact, this is the leading cause of disability in our country. For many people, it is a slow process and will continue to get worse and worse as they age. This is a common problem that can lead to a condition called spinal stenosis. This is a condition that is most prevalent in those that over the age of 50, but it can happen to anyone. Revelation Chiropractic is here to talk about what spinal stenosis is and what we can do to help you feel batter.
What is Spinal Stenosis
Everyone’s spine is made up of a series of bones that are known as vertebrae. The space in the center is where the spinal cord is located. If that space starts to narrow at all, it can put pressure on those nerves and create pain. This can happen in the lower back as well as the upper back and neck. Some of the symptoms that someone suffering from spinal stenosis include:
– Neck or back pain
– Urinary urgency
– Troubles with balance
– Tingling and numbness in the arms and legs
– Weakness in the arms and legs (usually present on one side of the body)
– Pain when standing for long periods of time
Common Causes of Spinal Stenosis
As we mentioned above, some people experience spinal stenosis as they age. Other times, it can be caused because of a different issue. Some of the most common causes of spinal stenosis are:
– Injury
– Posture problems
– Arthritis
– Bone overgrowth
– Thickening ligaments
– Congenital conditions
– Herniated disc
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
If you are someone who has struggled with spinal stenosis, you are more than likely feeling desperate to find relief from the pain. The good news is that chiropractors can help you find that relief. Through a series of adjustments, manipulations, and other treatments, patients report that chiropractic care has been their saving grace. Aligning the spine can do wonders to help with pinched nerves and improves overall spinal health. Chiropractors might use other methods to help ease your pain as well. Some of these include:
– Exercises that target muscles to better help support the back and spine
– Supplements that have been proven to help with spine health and healing
– Stretching can often prove to be beneficial in helping with pinched nerves that are causing pain
Chiropractic Care & Therapy in Fort Collins, CO (Just Minutes from Loveland, Berthoud, Johnstown, Windsor and Wellington, Colorado)
If you’re struggling with spinal stenosis, you can turn to Revelation Chiropractic to help you find the relief you so desperately need. With a serious of adjustments and other treatments, we can help ease the pain that you’re feel naturally and without undergoing surgery. It is our goal to help our patients have the best quality of life possible. Call us today!
