The Lingering Effects of Back Pain

Back Pain Often lingers for a Year

"I expected it to get better on its own..."  How long did you wait.  "A few months...." Many patients ignore lower back pain, feeling that it will take care of itself on its own.  In my chiropractic practice, I commonly see patients that have come to expect misery as the status quo.  

Lower Back Pain May Not Result on Its Own

Sometimes this acceptance of pain comes from advice on the internet that states that lower back pain invariably resolves in a few weeks on its own without treatment.  This advice may come from an optimistic viewpoint that maintaining cheery thoughts will enable back pain to vanish.   Some of the studies that initially came up with that viewpoint were studies that stopped looking for pain after a few weeks.  Researchers in Canada, doing a comprehensive analysis of previous studies, have seen that while pain will often decrease significantly in the first six weeks, the problem will still often still be causing mild to moderate pain and disability a year from first presentation.  

Rosa Chiropractic Rockville Offers Several Treatment Options for Lower Back Pain

Your comfort is important.  There are many varieties of problems that can occur in the back, my life's work has been to study them and find different solutions.  Rosa Chiropractic of Rockville offers manipulation, deep tissue therapy, myofascial release, advice on stretching, exercise and ergonomic, state of the art Class IV cold laser therapy, computerized traction and other therapies.  The vast majority of people that I see are helped.  If you've any questions on the topic, feel free to email or call me.  

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 Dr. Charlie Ginsburg has a strong research background, having spent eight years in the field of connective tissue biochemistry. His practice focuses on the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries to the extremities and the spine. He uses physical therapy, rehab and chiropractic techniques, and incorporates ergonomics and therapeutic exercise into patients' treatment. He believes in inter-professional collaboration, and has strong relationships with members of the medical community and diverse alternative practitioners. Dr. Ginsburg has special interests in evidence-based medicine and martial arts injuries. He has a Bachelor of Arts from Vassar College, spent six years in the PhD program at Boston University School of Medicine (ABD), and has a Doctorate of Chiropractic from the National College of Chiropractic.  He is licensed in Maryland as a Chiropractor with Physical Therapy Privileges.