Chiropractic care offers a gentle, non-invasive, and drug-free solution for back pain. During your first visit at Livingston Chiropractic and Rehab, Dr. Ralph Santonastaso will thoroughly assess your spine and other areas of discomfort. Based on this evaluation, he will design a personalized treatment plan to adjust the spine, relieve pressure from compressed nerves, and reduce the pain signals sent to the brain. Studies like the one from Consumer Reports indicate that chiropractic care for back pain can be more effective than medications, massage, yoga, Pilates, or over-the-counter drugs.

With his extensive experience, Dr. Santonastaso is a trusted expert in using chiropractic care as a natural pain management solution for conditions such as back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, and shoulder pain. His goal with every patient is to reduce or eliminate the need for medications or surgery by maintaining proper spinal alignment. Misalignments can cause nerve compression and muscle soreness, leading to chronic pain and discomfort. Dr. Santonastaso’s treatments focus on preventing these issues by keeping the spine aligned and functioning optimally.

Treating Chronic Back Pain

Chronic back pain affects over 50.2 million Americans, with many factors contributing to the condition, such as physical inactivity, prolonged sitting or standing, poor sleep, stress, and unmanaged mental health conditions. While chronic back pain is more common in older adults and women, it can affect anyone.

In many cases, back pain can be traced to a specific accident or trauma. Whiplash injuries, for instance, are a frequent cause of back pain, as they can misalign the cervical spine. This misalignment puts pressure on surrounding nerves and muscles, leading to pain, stiffness, and soreness. Left untreated, whiplash injuries can cause lingering pain in the neck and back and even headaches or migraines. Chiropractic adjustments provide a non-invasive, drug-free treatment to correct these misalignments and alleviate pressure on the nerves, allowing patients to recover without chronic pain.

Suppose you’re one of the 3 million Americans who experience whiplash injuries from auto accidents each year. In that case, chiropractic care may be a recommended treatment by your primary care physician, or you may choose it as your primary approach for healing.

For patients whose back pain is related to obstetrics, gynecology, neurology, dental issues (like TMJ), or rheumatological or podiatric concerns, Dr. Santonastaso will collaborate closely with your other healthcare providers. This comprehensive, integrative approach ensures that all aspects of your health are considered when managing your pain.

Are you ready to experience natural, long-lasting pain relief? Contact Dr. Ralph Santonastaso at Livingston Chiropractic and Rehab today!