http://www.thetruthaboutbackpainandphysicaltherapy.org/ Lots of people go to chiropractors looking for relief from back pain. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on in a chiropractor’s office, you’re not alone. Basically the chiropractor tries to relieve the pressure and compression in a spine that’s resulted from tension, strain or even injury. Stress is a more frequent cause of back pain than people believe.

Spine compression can be really painful. When the vertebrae in the back compress, they can press on nerves. When a nerve is pinched, the pain can be ongoing and debilitating. You can get a lot more than a back ache too when this happens. You can get headaches or neck pain that keeps you from moving normally. Chiropractors use manual pressure near and on the spine to decompress the vertebrae and loosen any tight muscles and ligaments. You can supplement your chiropractor visits with some stretching exercises at home to keep your back nice and limber.