Back Pain Treatment in Bainbridge Island

Most people will deal with back pain at some point, whether it is a nagging ache after yard work or pain severe enough to stop them in their tracks. At Island Health & Chiropractic, we help Bainbridge Island patients understand where their back pain is coming from and treat the cause with gentle, non-surgical care.

Your back is a complex system of vertebrae, discs, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Because so many structures can be involved, getting the right diagnosis is the first step toward lasting relief.

Common Causes of Back Pain

Bulging and herniated discs. The discs between your vertebrae have a tough outer ring and a soft center. When the outer ring weakens, the center can bulge or push through. Some disc problems cause no pain at all, while others press on nearby nerves and cause sharp pain, numbness or weakness in the legs.

Joint restrictions and misalignments. When a spinal joint stops moving the way it should, surrounding muscles tighten and nearby nerves can become irritated. Chiropractors often call these restrictions subluxations.

Sprains and strains. Lifting, twisting, sports and sudden movements can overstretch or tear the muscles, tendons and ligaments that support the spine.

Stress. Emotional stress shows up in the body as muscle tension, shallow breathing and poor sleep, all of which can make back pain worse.

Other contributors include arthritis, poor posture, long hours of sitting, weak core muscles, pregnancy and old injuries that never fully healed.

How Chiropractic Care Helps Back Pain

Your first visit includes a detailed history and exam of your posture, spine and movement. Dr. Jerry Nashman, DC, uses gentle, computerized ProAdjuster® technology and traditional techniques to restore normal joint motion, with no twisting or cracking required.

Depending on your condition, your plan may also include spinal decompression therapy for disc problems, laser therapy to calm inflammation, and stretches and posture habits to help keep pain from returning.

Back Pain Relief in Bainbridge Island

Don’t let back pain decide how you spend your days. Call us today at (206) 842-6655 to schedule your visit.

Island Health & Chiropractic
9431 Coppertop Loop, Suite 204, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: (206) 842-6655