Back spasms are a painful and potentially debilitating condition that can significantly affect one’s quality of life. Back spasms occur when the back muscles suddenly twinge, contract, or seize, causing discomfort ranging from mild, dull aches to sharp and crippling pain. Back spasms commonly occur in the lower back but can also occur in the upper and middle parts of the back. The Cleveland Clinic estimates that 80% of Americans will experience back spasms in their lifetime. Chiropractic care is an excellent, holistic, noninvasive treatment modality for treating back spasms that can reduce or eliminate the need for potentially addictive prescription pain medication. If you want to learn about chiropractic care for back spasms in Fairfield, CA, contact Dr. Michael Wilson at Kosak Chiropractic Auto Accident & Pain Clinic.

What Causes Back Spasms?

Back spasms are involuntary tightening or contraction of the muscles, and the pain can radiate to other parts of the body. Individuals experiencing back spasms may also feel neck stiffness or pain, numbness, tingling, or pain in the buttocks, hips, and legs, pain in the arm or shoulder, and curvature of the spine. Back spasms may also cause tension headaches and sciatica. 

Back spasms can be caused by several factors, including overuse of muscles (familiar to athletes and those who do heavy physical lifting), underused muscles, which results in poor posture and weak core muscles, dietary issues (particularly dehydration and a lack of potassium and calcium in the diet), anxiety and mental health issues, and traumatic injury such as from a fall or automobile accident. Back spasms may last a few days to a few weeks, depending on the severity of the injury and muscle strain.

How Can Chiropractic Care Treat Back Spasms?

If you are experiencing back spasms in Fairfield, CA, make an appointment with Kosak Chiropractic for a qualified, comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan. Common chiropractic treatments for back spasms include chiropractic adjustments, which involve manually manipulating the spine back into its natural, healthy postural state. This helps restore normal function and range of motion, which can help decrease back spasms and reduce pain. Dr. Wilson may also recommend massage therapy, heat therapy, ice pack cryotherapy, ultrasound therapy, and an individualized therapeutic exercise program to help correct muscular strength imbalances and improve connective tissue flexibility.

Back spasms can significantly impede one’s quality of life and ability to do daily activities with ease. Dr. Wilson at Kosak Chiropractic is an experienced chiropractor who can help alleviate pain from back spasms and other conditions related to the musculoskeletal system. Contact Kosak Chiropractic in Fairfield to make an appointment! (707) 426-1111