Low Back Pain Treatment: What is my Level of Spinal Degeneration?

Chiropractors spend thousands of hours and many years mastering the science and art of locating and correcting vertebral subluxations. In other words, doctors of chiropractic specialize in various forms of low back pain treatment. Whatever your level of spinal degeneration, chiropractic care may reduce, halt, and possibly reverse it.

McKim Chiropractic Nampa, ID will help you with Low Back Pain Cure. Our experts will treat with best suitable Low Back Pain Treatment Nampa ID.

So that you can gain a better understanding of your spine and prevent further damage to your health, here is a brief explanation of the various levels of spinal degeneration:

• The Healthy Spine –
  • Gentle curves
  • Disc spaces are even
  • Bones are smooth
  • Full range of motion without pain
  • Can handle more physical and mental stress
• Degeneration – Phase 1
  • Loss of normal spinal curve
  • Disc, joint, muscle and nerve damage
  • Posture is distorted
  • Less energy
  • Height may diminish
• Degeneration – Phase 2
  • Increasing decay, disc narrowing and bone deformation
  • Spinal canal narrowing (stenosis) may occur
  • Aches and pains more common
  • Fatigue
  • Height decrease continues
• Degeneration – Phase 3
  • Greater posture imbalance
  • Increased nerve damage
  • Advanced deformation
  • Loss of energy and height also occur
• Degeneration – Phase 4
  • Bone fusion, constant pain and discomfort
  • Inability to turn, bend and twist
  • Physical and mental weakness and disability are evident

A doctor of chiropractor can determine your level of spinal degeneration (if any), and then prescribe the appropriate low back pain treatment. Your joy in living can be restored!

Our doctors at McKim Chiropractic offices offer the DRS Protocol™, a non-surgical low back pain treatment to relieve pain associated with spinal and disc problems. Before prescribing a course of treatment, you will be given a thorough examination to determine whether you are a candidate for the DRS Protocol™. Call McKim Chiropractic in Nampa or Boise, ID, or go to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com for more information. Our licensed and certified staff is happy to help the residents of Boise, ID and Nampa, ID live pain-free.