If you’ve ever experienced low back pain, you know it’s more than just discomfort. It’s the hesitation before picking up your grandchild, the stiffness each morning, and the nagging ache that makes you second guess every movement.
After three decades of caring for families in the Palmyra community, Dr. Carmelo Caratozzolo (“Dr. C”) has learned that low back pain rarely has a simple cause. Effective treatment starts with understanding what your body is trying to tell you.
The Hidden Factors Behind Your Back Pain
Chronic low back pain usually develops over time through accumulated stress. Hours sitting at a computer create postural strain. Poor sleep position keeps your spine misaligned all night. Even a leg length difference can throw off your entire spinal balance, forcing your body into compensation patterns that eventually break down and create pressure on nerves, stress on discs, and muscle tension.
How Dr. C Approaches Low Back Pain Differently
At Fluvanna Family Chiropractic, every case starts with comprehensive assessment, including a leg length check, to understand the structural foundation. Chiropractic adjustments restore proper spinal alignment and reduce nerve interference. For disc issues or compression, Dr. C uses the Flexion Distraction technique to gently decompress the spine.
“Over the years, I’ve watched many practice members transform their lives once we remove the interference preventing their body from healing naturally,” shares Dr. C. “The human body has remarkable healing potential when we give it the right support.”
We also complement adjustments with cold laser treatment to reduce inflammation and trigger point therapy to release muscle tension. The vibration plate strengthens deep stabilizing muscles, while Wobble Seat exercises teach your core to support proper alignment.
Empowering Practice Members Between Visits
True healing extends beyond the office. practice members receive specific guidance on heat and cold application, stretching techniques, and exercises tailored to their condition. Dr. C discusses sleep position to keep the spine supported throughout the night and posture instruction for everything from desk work to lifting everyday items.
From Degenerating to Regenerating
One question Dr. C asks every new practice member is simple but profound: Are you regenerating or degenerating? Your body is always moving in one direction or the other. With the right care, that trajectory can shift.
Dr. C has helped many people who thought they couldn’t be helped, including practice members told surgery was their only option. Natural chiropractic care offers a path forward that works with your body. No medications to mask symptoms, no invasive procedures, just comprehensive care focused on restoring normal function so you can thrive.
Your Next Step
If low back pain has been limiting your life, schedule an appointment at Fluvanna Family Chiropractic in Palmyra today. We want to help you get back to everything you love in life!
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