Searching for non-surgical options for back and neck pain in Panama City can be difficult. The Bay County area often lacks available services that you might find in larger cities. This article will break down several options you may want to consider that can be found in this area. Each can be used individually, but is sometimes used together to give the patient all possible options before resorting to surgical approaches.
Chiropractic adjustments refers to a chiropractor applying a specific force to the vertebrae of the spine that may have abnormal movement or be out of position relative to the adjacent segments. This force must be directed specifically to correct the misalignment or it is just random manipulation or the so-called “popping of a joint”. I often demonstrate the difference by saying it’s similar to the thermostat in your home. To correct the temperature when you’re hot, you need to specifically set the thermostat to the new temperature you want, not just push the bar all the way to the left. Chiropractic adjustments are one of the most common treatments for lower back, neck, leg or arm pain. The proper chiropractic treatments themselves are performed specifically for each patient to reduce the misaligned or abnormally functioning vertebra resulting in increased range of motion, reduced nerve excitability and pain, and improved function. Often a patient gets the same fitting every time they are in an office until the correction is complete, but rarely two different patients get the exact same fitting.
Decompression therapy is another form of non-surgical treatment for herniated discs and bulging discs and helps doctors treat low (lumbar) back pain and neck pain. The DRX9000C is an example of a decompression table that provides spinal decompression. Many tables that offer decompression are not real decompression tables, so make sure you choose wisely here. Decompression table treatment provides a unique non-surgical treatment for pain and disability management in patients suffering from bulging and herniated discs and low back pain and sciatica. A properly designed system will apply spinal decompression forces to areas of the spine that are compressed or degenerative. The decompression area must be specific to the treated area to be effective. The system must also be able to fool the muscles guarding the area into negative pressure internally. Decompression treatment should definitely be considered if you suffer from a confirmed disc problem and if you need surgery for any of the following conditions: herniated discs, bulging or protruding intervertebral discs, degenerative disc disease, posterior facet syndrome, and sciatica.
Pain management focuses on using interventional techniques such as facet joint injections and nerve root blocks to relieve pain immediately, so that physical therapy and lifestyle changes can be used for long-term relief. Pain management must be performed by a Board Certified Pain Management physician. These procedures can be done in the office or can be done at local surgical centers if needed. Look for an office in Panama City that offers a full service for these procedures so you can quickly schedule your appointments if you need quick pain relief for an insult or injury. Reducing pain through injections can make patient results come faster due to reduced spasms and inflammation in some cases. Injections can be used with decompression to provide immediate pain relief followed by appropriate healing of the underlying problem.
Physical therapy can be passive or active and is designed for each patient’s needs at the time of the clinical workup. Passive therapies include interference therapy, ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, and others. Cold lasers can be used for pain relief and to aid in the healing of traumatized tissues.
Office guided exercises. Often the core muscles around the spine are overlooked. If these muscles that control our movement and balance are left out of the clinical picture, the problem will recur at a later date. The use of Swiss balls and balance boards can help many patients continue to experience relief long after treatment and prevent recurrence. Various cardiovascular, stretching, and strengthening exercises may be prescribed by doctors to reduce back pain, increase strength, and help restore range of motion. Doctors may prescribe exercises that strengthen underactive muscles and/or weaken overactive muscles with the aim of achieving muscle balance and structure. Doctors may also have patients do exercises that strengthen the weak, underactive muscles of the trunk and pelvis, and exercises that stretch the tight, overactive muscles.
Massage therapy can be used alone or in combination with other treatment modalities to help stretch tissues and reduce spasms, as well as to promote relaxation and reduce the formation of scar tissue and fibers after an injury.
Acupuncture can be helpful in some cases, but there are currently few resources here in Panama City where the practitioner is a full-time acupuncturist. But this service can be of great clinical value in some cases.
These are some of the non-invasive and minimally invasive techniques that you can find here in Panama City, FL and if you look for services elsewhere, try to remember these options.
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