The Center for Chiropractic & Decompression NYC

Searching for ‘Back Pain Doctor NYC‘?

If you’re in pain, like many New Yorker’s, you’ve probably turned to the internet to find a quick and reliable source for treatment and relief.  Back pain is no laughing matter.  In fact, 8 out of 10 people will suffer from some form of back pain or discomfort in their lives.  It is the number one reason for missed work days and can seriously affect ones bottom line.

Like the rest of us your job description probably entails a large amount of sitting.  Sitting for prolonged periods is perhaps one of the most detrimental things to your health and you probably didn’t even know it.  In a recent NY Times article found here they chronicle the research done at the Mayo clinic the uncovers just how lethal sitting is to our health.  The bottom line? Movement is essential for life.

Those who moved more had overall better health.  When it comes to back pain sitting is also one of the most damaging things a person can do on a consistent basis.  Restoring normal motion to the spinal column through a technique known as flexion distraction (or continuous passive motion) can help alleviate muscles spasm and re hydrate painful spinal discs.  These types of ‘back to basics’ approaches to manual medicine are extremely effective at eliminating pain and restoring function to bad backs.

There are many different manifestations of back pain and these recommendations may only be appropriate for certain forms.  Our facility is equipped to address all forms of musculo-skeletal back pain using the latest advancement in chiropractic and rehabilitation.

To find out if we may be able to help you regain your life and return to normal activity contact us today at 646-770-0916 to schedule your appointment.

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View a recent CBS News Report on Pregnancy Related Back Pain with our founder Dr. Noam Sadovnik; Dr. Max Gomez reporting.

Some Surprising Statistics About Back Pain

Back pain relief is just one component of chiropractic care, but it is often a patient’s first introduction. Back pain is horribly debilitating affecting all aspects of work and personal life. If you are suffering from back pain, you are not alone. Here are a few facts about back pain that may (or may not) surprise you.

• Back pain is the number one disability for those under age 45.
• In theUnited States of Americaalone, there is an expected 31 million people with lower back pain at any given time.
• Back pain runs second, after only the common cold, as the top reason for visiting a healthcare provider in theUnited States.
• Experts place the likelihood of any person to experience some type of back problem in their lifetime at about 80%. That’s four out of every five people!
• Over 50 billion dollars are spent per year in the pursuit of clearing up cases of back pain.
• Around 30 to 40 percent of all workplace absences are due to back pain.
• Approximately one quarter of U.S. adults reported having low back pain lasting at least one whole day in the past three months, and 7.6 percent reported at least one episode of severe acute low back pain within a one-year period.
• One-half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year.
• Approximately 2 percent of theU.S.work force is compensated for back injuries each year
• Lower back pain accounts for two thirds of all back pain-related cases.
• More than two-thirds of back strains are caused by lifting and other exertions like pulling and pushing.
• Most cases of back pain are mechanical or non-organic—meaning they are not caused by serious conditions, such as inflammatory arthritis, infection, fracture or cancer.

The key to proper treatment of back pain is to understand the cause. Remember, pain is always a sign that something else is wrong and if continually ignored may lead to more serious harm. Chiropractors are experts in assessing the root cause of your back pain and putting you on the right course to recovery.