Managing Back Pain is Complex. That’s Why People Trust Chiropractic.

Dr. Abigail Lynn Swank Chiropractor Cary, NC

For over 30 years, Dr Abbie Swank, Dr Parker Neill and Dr. Timothy Swank have been serving the people of Cary and surrounding areas. We offer affordable Spinal Decompression treatment for patients suffering from conditions relating to herniated and protruding discs, facet problems and more. You'll be pleased to discover... more

Back pain is incredibly common, yet diagnosing its exact cause can be challenging. A brief visit with a family practitioner often falls short in fully understanding, evaluating & successfully treating back issues.

Diagnosing the root cause of back pain requires time, expertise, & experience. Chiropractic Physicians specialize in musculoskeletal health, focusing on functional biomechanics, pain relief, & holistic healthcare.

Here are 5 key reasons why medical professionals often struggle with diagnosing back problems:

1. Identifying the Source of Pain: Back pain can originate from various anatomical structures such as spinal nerves, muscles, discs, or organic disease.

2. Diagnostic Limitations: No single diagnostic test provides a definitive answer for back pain. This constraint often leads to uncertainty & differing diagnoses.

3. Subjectivity of Pain: Pain perception varies widely; what one person perceives as mild discomfort is debilitating pain for another. Therefore, effective treatment becomes unclear.

4. Lifestyle: Even with an accurate diagnosis & treatment plan; back pain can persist or worsen over time due to lifestyle factors like sedentary habits, smoking, poor diet, stress or inadequate sleep.

5. Reliance on Medication: Traditional medical treatment often relies on Rx drugs for symptom relief rather than addressing the underlying causes.

Chiropractic care offers an effective approach that emphasizes uncovering & correcting the root causes of back pain & providing holistic treatment options tailored to individual needs.