Back Pain: When You Should Visit a Chiropractor

Back Pain: When You Should Visit a Chiropractor

Back pain can range from a few mild twinges to chronic pain. Your spine needs to be in a healthy condition so that you can maintain an active lifestyle. Judging whether you need to see a doctor for your back pain is not always easy, but the first indicator should be if you are experiencing a type or intensity of pain that you have not experienced before. Dr. Gina Beech is a chiropractic doctor at Bethesda Back Center in Bethesda, MD. She can help you diagnose and treat your back pain using non-invasive chiropractic techniques.

Signs You Need to Visit a Chiropractor

Bethesda residents should see Dr. Beech if:

• Your pain is persistent. Most often, back pain is easily alleviated with over-the-counter pain medication and plenty of rest. If this does not work for you and the pain continues for more than two weeks and is preventing you from performing your normal daily routine, you should see your physician for an assessment.
• You have shooting pains in your arms or legs. If you are experiencing sharp, shooting pains down the length of your limbs or numbness or tingling in your extremities, you should seek medical advice. Make sure you tell the doctor all the areas of your body where you are experiencing these symptoms.
• You have pain at night. Nighttime back pain can be an indication of a serious condition, particularly if it is so severe that is waking you up or preventing you from sleeping.

Don’t suffer in silence with back pain, come to our Bethesda chiropractor office to find relief. Call Bethesda Back Center at (301) 897-8500 to schedule an appointment.