Treat Lower Back Pain with Dr. Kent Carlomagno

The lumbar vertebrae in the lower back are larger than any others in our spine and are responsible for supporting the weight of the entire upper body. Although these vertebrae are strong enough to withstand powerful forces from the lower back muscles during lifting, bending and twisting, it is still common to experience lower back pain and injuries.

The cause of lower back pain is usually a muscle, nerve, ligament or spinal injury, such as a herniated disc. Poor posture and degenerative diseases can lead to lower back pain as well. This is because poor posture can accelerate wear and tear on the spine during movement, while degenerative diseases, such as arthritis, can cause structures in the spine to break down and put pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. Nerve pressure in the lumbar spine can then cause pain and symptoms to spread from the back to the buttocks, legs and feet because the nerves that exit the lumbar spine travel to these areas.

If you’re experiencing lower back pain, you don’t have to resort to surgery or rely heavily on pain medication for relief. At Summit Chiropractic and Longevity Center in San Rafael, CA, many patients find that their pain can be effectively treated through chiropractic practices, including adjustments, therapeutic exercise, electrical muscle stimulation and spinal decompression. These methods can alleviate tension, relieve pain and help restore proper movement.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kent Carlomagno, call (415) 721-7520. For more information on the chiropractor and his services, please visit www.summitchiro.net.

New Rehab Equipment

Here at Summit Chiropractic and Longevity Center in San Rafael, CA, we have recently acquired some new rehabilitation equipment to enhance the healing and stabilization of our patients. With this new equipment, Dr. Kent Carlomagno is able to hold his adjustments for longer periods of time while helping patients increase their lower-back health. This is because the equipment stabilizes the patient’s core during concentric and isometric exercise application (lifting and stabilization exercises), so that the spine does not misalign as the patient works to strengthen his or her muscles and increase their spinal mobility.

Our two new devices are a type of equipment not easily obtainable for clients’ personal exercise use. Instead they are used in the clinic for strengthening motoricity or movement of the lumbar vertebrae, as well as existing muscle ligament tendon levers. This equipment can also help to decrease the symptomatology of pain in the patient.

By selectively using this equipment on weaker patients who have lower back conditions that require this specific rehab, Dr. Carlomagno is able to bring a new level of chiropractic care to Summit Chiropractic. To schedule an appointment with a chiropractor who is dedicated to providing patients with the care they need to obtain optimal health, call (415) 721-7520. For more information, visit www.summitchiro.net.