Muscle spasms and pain:

Muscle spasms and pain can create "Trigger Points" which are the build-up of chemical byproducts in muscles.  Trigger points can be created by whiplash injuries, work injuries, sports injuries or repetitive use.  Any continued activity over a prolonged period of time irritates the muscles and decreases function, causing a build-up of these byproducts.  As these byproducts begin to build, the muscle goes through three changes:

1. It becomes shorter, which we feel as tightness in the muscle.
2. Because the muscle shorter and fatigued, it has a much greater chance of becoming injured.
3. The muscle cannot perform normally or to its "best" potential.

At Thatcher Chiropractic, PC in Colorado Springs, we provide neck treatment, low back pain treatment and posture correction that utilizes chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy modalities, massage and exercises / stretches.  This chiropractic health approach often provides back pain relief related to muscle spasms and muscle pain.  Our office also provides sports chiropractic treatment.