A healthy body starts with a healthy spine. When our musculoskeletal system is out of alignment, our body is at increased risk for illness, injury, fatigue, and chronic pain.
A sports injury, auto accident injury like whiplash, or natural wear and tear can cause a misalignment in the spine, leading to chronic pain. For example, one of the most common causes for back pain is a herniated disc. This occurs when a disc in the spine is no longer in proper alignment, and instead compresses nearby nerves. While medication can temporarily relieve this pain, drugs cannot alleviate the pressure on the nerves.

The job of our Reston and Herndon chiropractor, Dr. Lisa Walmsley, is not only to relieve your pain, but also to help your body heal naturally from the inside. Unlike traditional medical care, we do not cover pain up with medication. Instead, we use chiropractic adjustments to correct the underlying misalignment.

Chiropractic manipulation of the spine is a safe and effective treatment for pain relief. By restoring proper alignment to the spine, a slipped or herniated disc will no longer compress nearby nerves. This provides long-lasting pain relief for back pain, neck pain, and headache.

Tips for a Stronger Spine

Our patients frequently ask Dr. Walmsley what they can do at home to keep their spine strong and reduce the risk of injury. Here’s how you can stay healthy:
Build a strong core. Low-impact physical activities, including yoga and Pilates, can help build a strong core and naturally enhance your spine’s health.

Practice proper posture. When we sit for eight hours a day, five days a week hunched over a computer screen, this strains the musculoskeletal system, and leads to injury. Dr. Walmsley can help ensure that your computer workstation is ergonomic.
Lift with your legs, not with your back. Improper lifting of heavy objects can cause a herniated disc in the lower back.

Maintain alignment. Regular adjustments at our Herndon and Reston chiropractic care center will keep you properly aligned and reduce your risk for injury.

Are you wondering what are the best exercises to strengthen your core? Curious about how chiropractic adjustments could relieve your back pain and strengthen your spine?