Back pain is so common among adults of all age groups, that many people regard it as a normal sign of the aging process. The number of Americans who suffer from acute or chronic back pain is estimated at approximately 65 million with around 16 million people experiencing persistent back pain.

There are many possible causes of back pain including trauma, stress, injuries, misalignment, nerve or tissue damage.  The pain can be significantly disruptive to your life whether it’s a mild lingering pain or discomfort, or more severe pain that can make daily activities like sitting, standing, moving, or sleeping very difficult. Fortunately, chiropractic adjustments provide an effective solution for relieving back pain. By realigning the spine and relieving the pressure or tension in the spine, the chiropractic adjustment offers relief in discomfort associated with back pain.

At NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago, we focus on correcting the upper cervical misalignment that can often be the root cause of back pain. Our specialized upper cervical technique called NUCCA allows us to measure the misalignment objectively and to adjust precisely with gentle correction. Our team of NUCCA chiropractors in Chicago, IL and the Northwest Suburbs is dedicated to helping you find relief from back pain through specialized chiropractic care. NUCCA chiropractic gently adjusts the atlas vertebra directly under the head to realign the head and neck spine and alleviate pressure that contributes to pain and discomfort in the upper, middle, and lower back.

Back Pain and Its Causes

If you’re struggling with back pain, you know that the discomfort can translate into different parts of the body such as the neck, shoulder, in the middle or the lower back. The pain can present as dull aches, sharp pain, sudden jabs, or even burning sensations.  Many people who suffer from chronic back pain may also experience related symptoms such as headaches, muscle tension, or joint issues.  Such severe back pain can disrupt your daily life by affecting regular activities and preventing good sleep.

Majority of back pain generally fall into two primary categories: musculoskeletal back pain and neuropathic back pain.  Musculoskeletal back pain typically arises from injuries, displacement, and stress affecting bones, joints, and muscles while neuropathic back pain is a result of nerve or tissue damage.

The following are the main causes of back pain:

• Injuries from car accidents, falls, heavy lifting, or athletic activities
• Poor posture while standing, sitting, sleeping, or lifting
• Degenerative changes in the spine due to aging
• Inflammation caused by an illness or injuries
• Weak muscles due to a lack of physical activity
• Rapid weight gain
• Pregnancy-related strains
• Intense coughing or sneezing
• Abnormal spine curvature
• Untreated neck or back pain

These causes of back pain can contribute to the following health issues:

• Misalignment of the spine
• Herniated discs
• Pinched or compressed nerves
• Nerve damage
• Stress fractures or breaks
• Muscle spasms
• Muscle tightness or stiffness
• Soft tissue tenderness
• Ligament tears in soft tissues

The back pain caused by these issues may intensify without treatment and even spread to other areas of the body like the arms or legs.  The pain may become more disruptive to your daily life the worse it gets and the more it spreads.

Untreated back pain caused by these issues can intensity and even spread to other areas of the body such as the arms or legs. As the pain worsens and spreads, it can significantly disrupt your daily activities of life. Understanding these potential health issues and seeking treatment at timely manner for back pain is crucial to prevent further complications and improve overall quality of life.

Why You Should See a Chiropractor for Lower Back Pain

If back pain is affecting your life, seek our NUCCA chiropractor at NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago for effective low back pain treatment. Ignoring back pain can worsen the condition and potentially result in more serious and lasting conditions like spinal stenosis, spinal injuries, nerve pain, and chronic back pain.

Traditional healthcare providers often provide you pain relief through medication, steroid injection, or physical therapy that may not address the root causes of back pain.

In many cases, the key to relieving back pain lies in good spinal alignment. When the atlas (C1), the topmost vertebra between the head and neck, is misaligned, it can affect the nerves that serve other parts of the back resulting in pain. By realigning the upper cervical spine, the stress and tension on these nerves are alleviated. This improves the ability for the nerves to communicate better with the rest of the body, resulting in pain relief.

NUCCA Treatment from NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago

At NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago, our chiropractors use the NUCCA technique to deliver upper cervical adjustments that can help relieve pain in the upper, middle, and lower back. With the NUCCA technique, our approach involves gentle and precise adjustments to realign the atlas vertebra to restore balance to your nervous system and relieve stress and tension that causes back pain.

Our process begins by carefully assessing your posture balance to identify possible misalignments. We take precise X-rays to pinpoint the exact misalignment pattern. These X-rays enable us to calculate the necessary measurements for optimal adjustments. Utilizing gentle correction by hand, we adjust the upper cervical spine between the head and neck, effectively relieving the tension responsible for the pain and discomfort. We will then take a follow-up X-ray to re-evaluate your body’s response to the adjustment.

Call NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago

If you suffer from chronic back pain and finding little relief from traditional health care approach, consider exploring the potential of upper cervical chiropractic care with NUCCA technique. At NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago, we offer effective solutions for low back pain relief.

Give us a call at (224) 676-1920 to learn more about our specialized NUCCA care for low back pain treatment. Schedule an appointment to visit us at our Chicago, IL or Northwest Suburb location.