West LA Chiropractor

If you suffer from back pain, you're not alone. You may be surprised to learn that the number of Americans who suffer from lower back pain is truly staggering - to the tune of more than 6 million incidences reported annually. Clearly, the actual number is much higher, as many individuals choose to suffer silently without seeking treatment until the pain becomes unbearable. Unfortunately, many people simply accept prescription medication which merely treats the symptom without addressing the root cause. Yet others continue to endure their pain after their physician has informed them that the cause of their back pain is uncertain and treatment options are limited.

Many of the conditions associated with back pain could be caused by injury or by degenerative disc disease, which is a general term used to describe the adverse effects of gravity. Over time, the constant force of gravity causes your spine to compress, which can lead to pain, numbness, discomfort and other back-related problems. If you live in west Los Angeles, you have access to chiropractic care to help treat your back pain so you won't continue to suffer needlessly.

Back pain may be caused by any one of dozens of contributing factors including osteoarthritis, bone spurs, degenerative disc disease, a herniated disc, pinched nerves and more. Whatever the reason for your specific back pain, the level of discomfort can become downright devastating, particularly for people with active or athletic lifestyles. Sources of back pain can also contribute to other physical and mental factors, including headaches, pinched nerves, extremity pain, numbness and depression. Loss of the ability to perform regular work can eventually lead to severe depression.

If you've seen a medical practitioner for your lower back pain, you may have left your appointment feeling as helpless as you did when you arrived. Unfortunately, most traditional physicians will prescribe pain pills which only treat the symptoms of lower back pain, and which may become addictive. Alternatively, your doctor may have recommended physical therapy or invasive surgery. Chiropractic care is a safe and natural alternative to dangerous surgery or drugs.

You don't have to live with lower back pain, and you don't have to subject your body to expensive medications which only treat the symptoms, or invasive surgeries which may or may not resolve the problem. If you're looking for an experienced, caring chiropractor in the Los Angeles area, look no further than the Prodigy Chiro-Care and Spinal Rehab center. The professionals at Prodigy Chiro-Care will take the time to listen to your issue and recommend the best possible course of treatment.

Prodigy offers a variety of chiropractic services, including classic chiropractic treatment as well as the sacro occipital technique (S.O.T.), flexion distraction, activator methods, the Thompson technique and the directional non-force technique for sensitive patients. One of our capable staff members would be happy to explain these various methods in more specific detail during your initial appointment and consultation, to work with you to determine which is most appropriate for your condition and preferences.

Additionally, Prodigy Chiro-Care offers in-house massage therapy to supplement and augment your chiropractic treatments. Considered by many to be the most enjoyable form of treatment, the benefits of massage are virtually exhaustive, with the most well-known effects including extreme relaxation, stress reduction, natural endorphin stimulation, relief from pain and release of muscle tension. Another benefit you'll find offered by Prodigy in the Los Angeles area includes custom orthotics.

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