Holistic medicine treats the entire person–body, mind, and spirit. But did you know that it employs the best elements of both conventional and chiropractic techniques? What follows is information on lower back pain and how holistic, integrative medicine can help you regain freedom of movement and manage pain.
The Causes of Lower Back Pain
About 31 million American adults struggle with pain, stiffness, and limited mobility in the lumbar region of their spines. These lower back problems affect everything from simple walking to job tasks and more. Additionally, individuals who have chronic, or long-lasting, lower back pain can develop symptoms of depression and anxiety.
What causes lower back pain? There are many precipitating factors. Some of the most common stressors that injure the lumbar region of the spine are:
- Car crashes and other incidents of traumatic injury
- Poor posture when sitting, standing, and ambulating
- Poor ergonomics at a workstation
- Repetitive jumping, twisting, and stopping maneuvers during sports
- Poor lifting techniques
- Age
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Sciatica (pinched nerve in the lumbar spine and leg)
- Obesity
- Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the bony canal which protects the spinal cord
- Stress fractures to the spine (spondylosis)
Treating Lower Back Pain Holistically with Integrative Medicine
Integrative medicine combines the best of conventional medicine and alternative medicine. At our sports medicine clinic in Dallas, Texas, our professional team uses regenerative medicine and chiropractic techniques that focus on revealing and managing the underlying reasons for back pain.
The reasons for back pain differ from person to person. One individual may have degenerative arthritis due to advanced age. Others may have lower back stiffness and discomfort because they work a heavy construction job.
So, a one-size-fits-all approach to symptom management is unproductive. Instead, we look at the whole person and investigate their:
- Medical history
- Current medications, vitamins, and supplements
- Musculoskeletal condition, especially as it relates to the lumbar region of the spine
- Activities of daily living
- Occupation
- Emotional/mental aspects of health (especially stress)
- Health, sports, and activity-related goals
Our experienced healthcare providers use specific diagnostic assessments, such as X-rays, nerve conduction studies, chiropractic assessments, and more to arrive at precise diagnoses. We work with our patients on minimally invasive interventions that promote healing and forestall or eliminate the need for surgery or heavy pain medications.
Examples of effective lower back pain treatments are:
- Chiropractic care, traditionally focused on realigning the spinal vertebrae and relieving pressure on discs, muscles, nerves, and connective tissues in the back
- Physical therapy to increase range of motion, strengthen muscles, and improve posture and gait
- PRP therapy (platelet-rich plasma therapy), which uses the patient’s platelets, concentrated and injected into areas of injury to promote tissue growth and reduce inflammation
- Pain medications, such as over-the-counter NSAIDs and injection therapy (cortisone injections)
- Improved nutrition and hydration
- Stress reduction techniques, such as yoga, prayer, meditation, mindfulness and biofeedback
- Massage
- Smoking cessation to improve oxygenation
Treatment for Lower Back Pain in Dallas, Texas
At Reagan Integrated Sports Medicine, we deliver innovative chiropractic and regenerative medicine techniques that give people of all ages and walks of life real relief from lower back pain.
Call us today at (972) 503-7272 to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced providers: In addition, you may fill in our appointment request form, and one of our staff members will be in touch shortly. Contact us soon! We know our caring team can help you.
