Signs It’s Time to Visit a Chiropractor for Low Back Pain Treatment
Everyone experiences occasional low back pain. But if you have low back pain that won’t go away even after rest, over-the-counter medication, and other home remedies, you may need professional treatment. Low back pain can be a symptom of a more serious underlying injury or spinal condition, and without treatment you may end up with chronic back pain and other complications. At Heuser Chiropractic Health and Accident Recovery Center, our chiropractor Dr. Douglas Devries specializes in non-invasive, drug-free treatment of low back pain in Yuma, AZ.
Persistent or Worsening Back Pain
Back pain resulting from a minor injury, repetitive stress, or overuse will typically go away after you rest, use heat or ice therapy, or take over-the-counter medication. If you have pain that doesn’t improve after home remedies or that worsens, you should visit Dr. Devries. You may have an underlying injury that requires professional intervention, like a herniated disc, muscle or ligament tear or rupture, or spinal condition.
Back Pain Combined With Other Symptoms
When back pain is accompanied by other troubling symptoms, it could indicate that you have a more serious underlying illness or condition. Make an appointment with Dr. Devries if you have persistent or recurring back pain along with:
- Numbness in your lower back, leg, or foot
- A tingling or pins and needles feeling
- Redness or a rash on your back
- Fever
- A sharp burning or itching pain that radiates from your lower back down one leg
- Muscle spasms or cramping
- Loss of mobility
- Trouble standing or walking
- Muscle weakness
- Bowel or bladder issues
- Vision problems
- Headaches
Back Pain and Symptoms That Interrupt Your Daily Life
Minor back pain may not prevent you from going about your normal routine. However, if you have severe, recurring back pain that prevents you from working, sleeping, eating, exercising, or taking part in your normal daily activities, you need professional treatment. Dr. Devries can determine what is causing your back pain and design a treatment plan that relieves pain, improves function and mobility, and helps you get back to your regular routine.
Back Pain Resulting From an Injury
If your back pain was caused by a traumatic injury like a fall, car accident, work-related injury, or sports injury, you should visit Dr. Devries right away. He can rehabilitate your injury to help you avoid injury complications and chronic lower back pain.
Schedule an Appointment for Low Back Pain Treatment
Visit Heuser Chiropractic Health and Accident Recovery Center for chiropractic low back pain treatment in Yuma, AZ. Dr. Devries and his team will determine the root cause of your back pain and design a personalized injury rehabilitation program. Call us today to schedule an appointment, or request an appointment online.
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