The Chiropractor in Arlington Heights sees thousands of people per year for problems with chronic back pain. People who are currently having difficulties with back pain are advised to contact their local chiropractor as soon as possible. Chiropractic care does not involve the use of drugs or surgery. The chiropractor will perform a series of manipulations that are designed to naturally align the spine and eliminate the pain. In addition to this, exercises may be prescribed for the patient to do at home. The patient will be advised to do active and passive stretches prior to the exercises. Commonly prescribed stretchesfor the reduction of back pain include leg raises while lying on the stomach, a hamstring stretch, a piriformis stretch, and a back stretch. Please contact your chiropractor for information as to how to correctly perform these and other stretches as well as exercises.