back spasm and chiropractic, back spasms and chiropractic is a common occurrence as most people seek the help of a chiropractor at one time or another for this condition. There are several common triggers which can cause them, however,  usually physical stress or improper dietary habits are the most common triggering event to set one off. The medical approach of prescribing muscle relaxants do not always work and can still leave the individual with a painful back with limited mobility. Sometimes a spasm can be quite severe and the person is literary twisted up almost like a pretzel having a hard time even standing up. Essentially this is due to some kind of insult to the nervous system where the erector muscles become over stimulated in an attempt to protect itself from some trauma. Each case tends to be different and it takes a little detective work to track down the cause. While some of the home remedies such as ice and heat treatments may give some relief often the best solution can be bed rest for a couple of days till the muscles have a chance to recover. Chiropractic care can significantly reduce that time as a chiropractic adjustment can help tone down the nervous system getting the pressure off the nerves. This allows the muscle relax and return to normal over several hours. Your Doctor of Chiropractic might also prescribe some exercise to do to prevent a future occurrence and also add electric stimulation to the treatment to speed the prognosis along.  At Chiropractic Health and Acupuncture we specializes in treating one unique patient at a time. The office serves Pittsford, Fairport and the greater Rochester NY area. Call today for a free consultation and meet our staff. All you have to lose is your pain.