Muscles of the Back

 

Your back's muscles are some of the most important in your body because they serve many important roles. Thankfully, Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center, staffed by Dr. Jay McClanahan, can help Nitro, WV, residents understand their back muscles and the problems that affect them. With our help, you can prevent long-term back pain and minimize your suffering for years to come.

Common Types of Muscles in the Back

Your back has 40 muscles in 20 different pairs, each of which helps your body differently. Listing them all here would take up too much space, so let's focus on some of the most commonly used types and what they do for you. These groups include:

• Muscles that move the head, including sternocleidomastoid, semispinalis capitis, splenius capitis, and longissimus capitis
• Muscles that move the upper arms, including latissimus dorsi, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres major, and teres minor
• Muscles that move the upper thighs, including iliopsoas and psoas minor muscles

These essential support muscles keep your body strong and improve your movement. Unfortunately, they're also the most commonly damaged muscles because they are frequently used. Thankfully, Dr. McClanahan can help Nitro, WV, residents manage these back muscles and minimize long-term pain.

Back Pain Prevention and Treatment

Severe back pain may occur when you overwork or damage muscles in your back. For example, it's not uncommon for athletes to experience extensive back pain when starting a new activity. Other people may develop back pain due to inactivity or lack of exercise.

Managing back pain requires working with a skilled professional who understands each muscle group in your body. While injuries are more common in the areas highlighted, they can occur anywhere. Thankfully, our team of professionals can help you by providing various treatments. These therapeutic methods include:

• Back strengthening exercises that minimize strain 
• Physiotherapy to improve flexibility and strength 
• Long-term support, including guided recovery methods 
• Hands-on massage or chiropractic care to reduce back pain

Preventative techniques can help minimize your risk of injury. For instance, working the muscles highlighted in the previous section can help keep them strong and reduce your injury risk. You can also visit us regularly for maintenance checkups to check for muscle weakness and improve your overall strength.

Help is Here for Your Back Issues

Back pain can make life very difficult and may require the help of our professionals at Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center. Dr. McClanahan can treat back muscles in Nitro, WV, to help you recover from severe injuries and other concerns. Call us at 304-776-1520 to learn more about your care options and ensure you get the high-quality support needed for your recovery.