Back2Strength specializes in the treatment of both acute and chronic back and neck pain conditions.
If your symptoms have appeared recently we can use modern and gentle chiropractic techniques to facilitate the healing process, relieve pain, and restore normal function as soon as possible.
If your symptoms are long-standing (more than 6 weeks) or recurrent you are likely to have developed weakness and instability in your spine and you may be a candidate for our specialized program of spinal strengthening using MedX rehabilitation equipment.
We are able to treat anyone between the ages of 15 to 80 utilizing this technology. Treatment is as suitable for those with sedentary lives as it is for athletes – we have patients at both ends of the spectrum.
This following table shows the conditions that can be treated successfully using MedX:
| Suitable for MedX | NOT Suitable for MedX |
|---|---|
| Lumbar Strain Herniated (prolapsed) Disc Sciatica Degenerative Disc or Joint Disease Stenosis Spondylolisthesis Osteoporosis Osteoarthritis Hypermobility/Instability Scheuermann’s Disease |
Pregnant Women Immature Skeleton Spinal Tumors Acute Spinal Fractures Infection Cauda Equina Syndrome Metabolic Bone Disease Inflammatory Arthritis Severe Osteoporosis |
If you do not know what condition you have please do not hesitate to contact us, or call us directly at 541-484-0360 to schedule time with us.
As a general guide, we have described a few of the more common back conditions below:
Lumbar Strain
Excessive stretching or straining of the lumbar muscles, resulting in pain and swelling of the muscles.
Herniated Disc
A condition that results in the abnormal protrusion (bulging), herniation or prolapse of a vertebral disc from its normal position in the vertebral column. The displaced disc may exert force on a nearby nerve root causing the typical neurological symptoms of radiating pain, numbness, tingling and weakness into an extremity. Recurrent episodes of severe back pain are common.
Sciatica
A syndrome characterized by pain originating in the back radiating into the buttocks and posterior or lateral aspect of the thigh or leg. This condition is most commonly caused by a prolapse or bulging of the intervertebral disk. This term is also used to refer to pain anywhere along the course of the sciatic nerve. There may also be numbness and or weakness in the leg.
Degenerative Disc (or Joint) Disease
A loosely used term for general wear and tear of the intervertebral disc or surround joint structures. The intervertebral disc provides support and shock absorption between the various vertebrae. Over the years degenerative changes can occur secondary to wear and tear issues, trauma, and repetitive movement. The disc tissue can tear (fissures) and become dehydrated. This causes the disc to decrease in size and lose its elasticity, ultimately resulting in stiffness, loss of motion, and resulting pain.
Stenosis
An abnormal narrowing of the spinal canal or intervertebral foramina, which may result in nerve root compression.
Spondylolisthesis
The forward movement of one vertebral body upon another due to a defect in the bone or in the joints that normally bind them together. Any vertebra can be involved, but the lumbar region is the area most commonly affected.
Osteoporosis
Loss of bone density, resulting in bones that are brittle and liable to fracture. Common in the elderly and in women following menopause. It may also be attributable to long term steroid use.
Osteoarthritis
Noninflammatory degenerative joint disease gradually occurring as we age. As the cartilage in the joints begins to wear down, stiffness typically results which can eventually lead to debilitating pain and limited function as the smooth cartilage that cushions joints starts to degenerate. When people talk about getting older and starting to get “arthritis” as a result of age, they are usually talking about osteoarthritis.
Hypermobility/Instability
Increased range of movement of joints or joint laxity. Often secondary to trauma, repetitive injuries, or degenerative changes throughout the spine. Also can occur in young children or as a result of disease such as Marfan’s or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Scheuermann’s Disease
This is a hereditary disease that mainly affects growing boys. It is the most common postural abnormality of the spine in the younger athlete. Children complain of acute pain in the upper back and in later years the thoracic spine (mid back) may become more rounded (called kyphosis).
Research has shown that the excellent and lasting results produced by the MedX Lumbar Extension Program are not particularly dependent on initial diagnosis. Whatever your symptoms, there is a good chance that we can help.
We want to see you well. You have everything to gain. See a Eugene Chiropractor who gets lasting results. Call 541-484-0360.
