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 & Dr Timothy Swank have been serving Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Raleigh & surrounding North Carolina areas. We offer affordable Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy for patients suffering from herniated & bulging discs, sciatica & neuropathy. You'll discover that our... 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.