September 8th, 2009 
admin Back pain that lasts more than a few weeks could be the sign of a serious condition and requires medical attention. Where should you go and what should you do?
Regardless of who you consult about your pain, it is a great idea to keep a notebook chronicling your experience of pain. This is not quite your average “Dear Diary” composition; rather, it is a place to store information about when your pain flares up, how severe it is, what kind of pain it is, and when it subsides. Documenting this cycle could offer some insight into the cause of your pain and the best treatment for it.
Many people choose to see a chiropractor over a physician for back pain. Chiropractors have an intimate knowledge of spinal construction, including the multitude of nerves that travel along it. They know that symptoms like weakness, tingling or referred pain are linked to a pinched or obstructed nerve path originating in the spine.
The vast number of nerves in the spine travel to all parts of the body, mainly to muscles and organs. The symptoms you experience will depend on which vertebra of the spine is affected. A problem in one area of the spine may cause indigestion; in other areas, you may experience impaired liver function, impaired kidney function, leg cramps or just lower back pain. It takes a specialist to deduce whether or not these problems are caused by nerve obstruction and to treat them accordingly.
In general, physicians are quick to treat the pain before delving into causes. A stomachache would signal the physician to prescribe an antacid, or perhaps ulcer medication if the pain were persistent and severe. It is possible that the physician would never link the organ complication to its nerve root in the spine. That nerve, however, is responsible for sending impulses to the organ from the brain and from the organ back to the brain. If this communication path is obstructed, the organ malfunctions and pain can result.
A chiropractor is the best choice of medical help when you have lower back pain with possible nerve impingement. These professionals are more likely to address the root of the problem rather than just the symptomatic pain. Of course, physicians are helpful professionals as well and often work hand in hand with chiropractors in the treatment of patients. If one cannot solve the problem, the other is referred to.
Be sure that the medical help you seek is geared toward solving the cause of the problem to ensure that your treatment provides long-lasting relief.
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