Back Pain Myth: It Happens Because Your Back Is Weak

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
Busted! Instead, back pain is typically the result of the failure of vertebral joints to move properly, tight muscles & a weak core.
Theoretically, if your back muscles are weak, you may be more prone to pain & injury. And to be fair, this is partially correct. While weak muscles may contribute to the biomechanical issues leading to pain, it's not the primary cause. It is the properly coordinated joint movement that is crucial for a healthy back & frame.
Chiropractic treatment addresses the problems leading to back pain. Chiropractic adjustments help restore normal joint movement. State-of-the-art physiotherapy, dry needling, licensed massage therapy & targeted stretches help relax & heal overused muscles. Followed by core strengthening, including abdominal, hip, gluteal & paraspinal muscles, to enhance/restore proper back support.
Swank Chiropractic Sports Medicine employs a comprehensive approach to healthcare, aiming for a quick recovery & preventing the recurrence of pain & symptoms.