Back pain, particularly lower back pain, is one of the most common issues that people deal with in Calgary. The most well known condition that chiropractors treat is back pain as many people know them as the "back pain doctors". Full Potential Chiropractic treats much more than just back pain but we definitely see a lot of back pain patients. Our Calgary chiropractic clinic provides patients with advanced chiropractic techniques that includes a specific care plan for each patient.

Some Facts About Back Pain

• • Estimates say there are 31 million Americans suffering from varying levels of back pain

The following are some other interesting facts that showcase how serious the problem is:

• • Half of all the employed Americans describe feeling back pain each year

• • Issues that are not related to a underlying condition are the biggest reason for back pain

• • Experts claim that as many as 80% of people will have back pain throughout their life

Chiropractic at Full Potential Chiropractic to the Rescue

Chiropractic is an effective and safe way to help treat a variety of back pain. There will be less pain and more mobility with chiropractic care. Patients are also often able to stop taking prescription medications, therefore eliminating the side effects those drugs have. Chiropractors focus on finding the cause of the pain rather than prescribing a drug that will mask the symptoms. This approach aims to actually cure the problem as opposed to providing short term relief.

Chiropractors know that changes in your lifestyle will also help in your back pain prevention efforts. Some of these include keeping your weight in a good range, staying away from sitting down too much, staying active, drinking lots of water, stretching regularly, wearing flat shoes, and having proper posture. Back pain should be a long lost memory if you follow these steps and regularly see a chiropractor.

At Full Potential Chiropractic we are prepared to help all your chiropractic needs in Calgary.  Please feel free to call with any questions.