Reduce Back Pain Symptoms With Chiropractic Says Dr Matt Ehrhard Of Broadway Relief And Wellness
Released on = April 10, 2007, 12:15 pm
Press Release Author = Broadway Relief and Wellness
Industry = Healthcare
Press Release Summary = Chiropractic offers exciting opportunities to patients seeking a solution to their back pain. Dr. Matt
Ehrhard of Broadway Relief and Wellness may be able to reduce your pain without pain killers.
Press Release Body = Back pain can be one of the most debilitating injuries to the body because the back is used in virtually every movement you make. It is also one of the most common reasons for a visit to a physician. According to the American Chiropractic Association, as many as 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some point in their lives. Also, every year an estimated 50% of working Americans have back pain symptoms.
Dr. Matt Ehrhard, D.C., an expert chiropractor and owner of Broadway Relief and Wellness estimates that over $50 billion is spent each year on back pain. The reason for this is that back injuries are so common and the back plays such an integral role in mobility. \"There are many causes of back pain, but many times it occurs from a strain of the back muscles and ligaments. Some other common causes include: ruptured disks, joint irritation, obesity, arthritis, and even stress,\" said Dr. Ehrhard.
There are ways to prevent back pain before it starts. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is perhaps the most effective method of prevention. This includes a good diet, exercise, daily stretching, walking and sitting with correct posture, and sleeping on a mattress that minimizes curving of the spine.
Dr. Ehrhard recommends medical care if back pain symptoms do not show improvement after two to four days. Also, he warns that while pain medication may provid