Low
Back Pain
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Causes
of Low Back Pain
The majority of back pain patients have not experienced any
trauma, accidents or major injuries prior to the onset of
their problem.
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cause of most back pain is the cumulative affect of |
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Improper
sitting posture |
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Poor
work habits |
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Incorrect
lifting |
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Lack
of proper exercise |
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and
other lifestyle-related factors |
All of
these factors cause stress and imbalances on the spine and
eventually pain. This is why people often injure their back
by just bending over to pick up a piece of paper. The spine
was already compromised and just the simple act of bending
was enough to set off the problem. When this occurs, the surrounding
back muscles go into spasm to protect the stressed or injured
tissues of the back.
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Low Back
Pain is Leading Cause of Visits to the Doctor
In the US, low back pain is one of the most common conditions and
one of the leading causes of physician visits. In fact, at least
four out of five adults will experience low back pain at some point
in their lives. Thirty-one million Americans have low back pain
at any given time. One half of all working Americans admit to having
back symptoms each year. One third of all Americans over age 18
had a back problem in the past five years severe enough for them
to seek professional help. And the cost of this care is estimated
to be a staggering $50 billion yearly--and that's just for the more
easily identified costs!
| Symptoms
of Low Back Pain |
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Tenderness,
pain, and stiffness in the lower back |
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Pain that
radiates into the buttocks or legs |
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Difficulty
standing erect or standing in one position for a long time |
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Weakness
and leg fatigue while walking |
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Discomfort
while sitting |
Treatment
Chiropractic care works on correcting misaligned or out of place
vertebrae and can remove the pressure placed on the nerve endings
that line the surface of the joint and course through the space
between the joints, reducing pain and improving flexibility and
function.
Get Relief
To see if chiropractic may be able to help you contact
us or call 253-638-2424 today for a complimentary consultation
with the chiropractor.
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