One of the most widespread but least discussed health conditions that affects millions of Americans every year is depression. Coming from a huge number of causes, and even affecting us both as a health condition and a symptom of other conditions, treating depression is far from a step-by-step process. 

In terms that we are most comfortable with as chiropractors, there is a link between chronic back pain and depression. Chronic back pain is one of the most debilitating conditions that people live with, and there are almost no parts of your life that it doesn’t hamper. However, there is hope for preventing chronic back pain from spiraling into depression, and the team here at Petett Chiropractic is here to help. 

How Does Back Pain Lead To Depression?

Back pain wreaks havoc on your life by making it either impossible or extremely painful to carry on with the normal habits and activities that constitute your life and happiness. The crushing nature of chronic back pain, in this sense, is literally ruining your life. Along with the experience of pain itself, chronic back pain can also affect your sleep, your ability to work and earn a living, to participate socially, and much more. The link to depression is caused by this isolation from the necessary elements of a happy, healthy, and satisfying existence. 

The Mind-Body Connection 

What the chronic back pain-depression link shows us is the deep and impactful connection between our minds and bodies. While we normally think of these two things as separate and independent, they actually create a vital feedback loop of mental and physical health. Understanding this, and then using it in your holistic approach to health, is a key aspect of staving off depression.

Chiropractic Care To Relieve Depression

If you or someone you know and love is experiencing chronic back pain, leading to depression, Petett Chiropractic is here to help. Chiropractic care and adjustments are a quick and lasting relief from many types of back pain, to catch this pain before it spirals into depression. Contact us today to learn more!