Back Pain

Back pain is something that many people suffer from at some point in their lifetime. It can stem from a vigorous workout, lifting something heavy, moving the wrong way, or as a result of sleeping in a wrong position. When the pain in your back is uncomplicated it will usually heal on its own in a couple of days with rest. However, joint mechanics or muscle balance may still be off making another injury easier and more likely to happen.

If your pain lingers or if it is a result of a spinal disc injury, the condition may be more troublesome. Spinal disc injuries are quite common and can be really painful. They come in different shapes and sizes:

• thin in height and bulge broadly like a squished ice cream sandwich 

• air bubble from a scuffed car tire 

• herniated and pronounced like a mushroom shape

The bigger the disc herniation the greater chance it puts pressure on nerves (sciatic nerve) affecting buttocks, the groin or the legs all the way to your toes causing:

• pain

• tingling / pins and needles

• numbness (can’t feel touch)

• muscle weakness 

In either case, it means that it’s time to visit Personal Care Chiropractic & Massage. Finding the exact source of your back pain can be difficult but you can rely on our multifaceted training, expertise and over 2 decades experience.  Our facility also offers specific hand guided traction equipment that specializes in reducing disc bulging and herniation and reduces pressure on the sciatic nerve.

Depending on the cause and severity of your back pain, Dr. Nicholas Stamoulos at Personal Care Chiropractic & Massage may recommend a spinal adjustment and spinal manipulation of your vertebrae to alleviate your symptoms. An adjustment refers to Dr. Nicholas Stamoulos applying manipulation with their hands to vertebrae that have abnormal movement patterns or fail to function normally. The objective of this treatment is to reduce the subluxation with the goals of increasing range of motion, reducing nerve irritability and improving overall function. As a result, this enables you to get back to living your life without having to rely on painkillers. 

If you are struggling with back pain, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn about services we provide at the office, visit www.painlessbody.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Stamoulos at Personal Care Chiropractic & Massage in Arlington, MA, call 781-641-4482.

Chiropractic Massage Therapy

Personal Care Chiropractic & Massage offers a multifaceted approach to chiropractic care that includes massage.  Massage therapy may sound indulgent, but has many benefits to your chiropractic health and shouldn’t be overlooked as a form of treatment. Chiropractic massage therapy uses massage to relax the body, allowing a doctor to more easily realign problem areas. Combining these two methods of therapy is an excellent way to improve overall musculoskeletal health and efficiency.

This approach of combining the two therapy methods is often used with patients in recovery from surgery or injury, as both methods working together help the patient recover faster.  Massage is particularly helpful in recovery because it releases toxins built up in the muscles and deep tissue may help in breaking up scar tissue adhesions. Anyone can experience relief and relaxation from chiropractic massage, but this method is especially helpful to patients with neck pain, back pain, pulled muscles, muscle spasms, sleep disorders, high blood pressure, or even anxiety problems.

Chiropractic massage is just one way to take care of your chiropractic health.  To learn about all the services provided by Dr. Nicholas Stamoulos, visit www.painlessbody.com for more information. To schedule an appointment at the Arlington, MA facility, call 781.641.4482.

Spinal Decompression Therapy

Is it hard for you to lift heavy items because of your back? What about bending over to pick up items off the floor? If you have pain in your legs (sciatica) and /or lower back from lifting, an accident or just gradual chronic pain, then spinal decompression might be right for you. Spinal decompression therapy is when our doctor places you on a motorized device that stretches your spine. Dr. Nicholas Stamoulos at East Arlington Chiropractic explains the benefits of this treatment method.

Spinal decompression therapy works best if you have a bulging or herniated disc or spinal stenosis (narrowing from bone spurs or arthritis around a nerve). This type of therapy has been used by many chiropractors and therapists alike for years. Spinal decompression therapy creates a negative pressure inside the disc which helps the out of place disc re-align or get sucked back in place. In case of stenosis or other nerve pressure it opens up the spine and takes pressure off the nerve. It also promotes healing to the spine overall. This treatment does not hurt at all, especially if it’s applied to the general lumbar region. Most people with spinal issues are good candidates but if you have the following, spinal decompression therapy is not recommended:

• Pregnancy
• Broken spinal vertebrae
• Failed back surgery
• Multiple surgeries with slow recovery time

In addition, spinal decompression therapy is not recommended for those who have or had spinal tumors or infections, osteoporosis or if the patient is taking blood thinners.

If you suffer from spinal pain and think you may benefit from spinal decompression therapy, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn more about the services we provide at our office, visit www.painlessbody.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Nicholas Stamoulos at East Arlington Chiropractic, in Arlington, MA, call (781) 641-4482.