While back pain is relatively common, not all pain is the same. Knowing whether your condition is mechanical or muscular can make a big difference in the type of chiropractic treatment you can expect.
Mechanical vs. Muscular Back Pain: What’s The Difference?
Mechanical back pain accounts for 97% of cases brought to physicians. It’s related to anything associated with the joints, spine, nerves, and meninges. Clients report feeling stiff pain that also tends to worsen if they move or position their body in the wrong way.
On the other hand, muscular back pain is caused by muscle strain, overuse, or tension. Your muscles can often feel sore or tight, even after you try stretching. While resting the muscle may temporarily improve your condition, the pain may return without proper treatment.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
At Merckling Family Chiropractic, we use the latest testing methods to determine which type of back pain you’re experiencing. Once the cause is diagnosed, we administer appropriate treatments that deal with the root of the problem and alleviate discomfort. Please contact us at 631-286-2300 to learn more about our services today.
