Understanding the Source of Back Pain

Severe or chronic back pain can affect people of any age, from teenagers to senior citizens. Here at Insight Chiropractic, our San Jose chiropractor, Dr. Forster, has years of experience treating patients with a number of back related problems. We believe that whole body health comes from the feet up, which is why Dr. Forster makes it a practice to care for patients' feet as thoroughly as the rest of their body.

Back Pain Wellness Through Chiropractic Care

Your spine is at the center of your being, and almost every movement you make affects the feeling in your back. Chiropractic care acknowledges this connection between all the parts of your body and treats your body as one whole entity. The method of treatment we use depends on the source of your pain.

When the base of the sciatic nerve is pinched or has pressure put on it, it can cause extreme pain in your lower back. This pain can shoot down your legs to your heel, causing debilitating foot pain that can keep you off your feet. The reason for this pain is often a slipped disc that allows the end of the sciatic nerve to be caught between two bony plates. When the nerve gets pinched, it causes pain that travels down the body.

Your back wellness can be compromised by damage to the discs themselves. Discs are soft cushions that sit between the vertebrae in your spine. If these discs bulge or rupture, the resulting lack of cushioning can cause bone to rub on bone, or the bone to press on nerves. This can cause chronic back pain that can last for years if it's not treated. Scoliosis is a condition that causes your spine to curve to one side, which can cause back pain.