The lesser- known effects of back on your life.

Back pain can range from mildly annoying to completely debilitating. Its physical effects make the simplest of movements - getting in and out of the car, picking up items off the floor or stooping down to pet the dog - unbearable.

And back pain effects don't just stop at physical it can be a serious psychological and financial, effects.

When a spinal movement is restricted or spinal bones (vertebrae) become misaligned, the result is a common condition known as vertebral subluxation. Vertebral subluxation is linked with a myriad of health concerns, including back pain.

It’s vital not to self diagnose the cause of the back pain. In addition to vertebral subluxations, back pain may be sparked by a variety of other disorders.

Regardless of its cause, back pain is more than just a physical condition. It can also have devastating emotional impact. Research shows the widespread psychological effects of back pain extends beyond the patient to encompass families, Social participation and work place productivity, in terms of sickness and absences.

 Chronic back pain suffers particularly those afflicted with low back pain have an elevated risk of developing depression, anxiety and high levels of neuroticism.

Many individuals with chronic back pain also feel stigmatized; that’s it’s not real or, if it’s is, it’s their fault. Stigmatizing responses by family, friends, health professionals and the general public, appear to have a profound impact on perceptions, self esteem and behavior.

 How can you end or avoid back pain and its far reaching effects? Start with chiropractic. Dr. Nelson corrects vertebral subluxation with a gentle, low force approach to chiropractic care. Known as the Activator Method, Dr. Nelson has been using this technique safely on patients of all ages since the 1980's. Studies show that regularly scheduled adjustments may also help prevent back pain along with a host of other musculoskeletal conditions.

Dr Nelson urges patients to reject the notion that back pain is “normal” and that nothing can prevent or mediate its physical and psychological effects.

If you are among the millions of people around the worlds with back pain, don’t suffer in silence or resort to symptom masking drugs; many of which have potentially serious side effects. Instead schedule an appointment with our office today. 

We take vertebral subluxations and related disorders seriously. Along with freedom from pain, you’ll receive the attention and respect you deserve.

Nelson Chiropractic   425-867-1119

16250 Ne 80^th Street, Redmond WA 98052