If you've ever suffered from lower back pain, you’re not alone. Statistically, up to 8 out of 10 American adults will suffer from the affliction—or related injuries—at some point in their lives. The causes are varied…from excessive physical strain, poor posture and improper spinal mechanical movements, such as twisting, bending, and lifting. Repetitive strain and excessive weight also contribute to injury of muscles, joints and tendons of the spine. Fortunately, millions of people turn to chiropractic care for safe, effective treatment of their acute and chronic back issues.
What Causes Lower Back Pain?
There are many identified causes for lower back pain, but the most common ones are muscle and ligament injuries,
injuries to facet joints and disc problems. Facet joints in our vertebral column help connect the vertebrae to
each other, allowing the spine to move easily. Poor posture, repetitive strain, long hours sitting or standing,
or improper bending/lifting can compress these facet joints, jamming them up, and causing pain to our nervous
symptoms. Discs of our spine are positioned between our vertebrae and provide cushioning when we move, twist and
bend. Trauma in the form of a fall or accident, or even everyday trauma of sitting at a desk daily for several
hours can do damage to these cushions, or discs. Along with gravity, wear-and-tear, aging and abnormal
biomechanics (scoliosis, swayback, or other abnormalities of the spine) can cause the discs to lose their
elasticity and become weaker. If this continues, this can cause the disc to bulge, impinging upon a nerve. This
is often termed "Sciatica" named after the Sciatic Nerve that can be impinged upon, referring pain into the
buttock, leg or even to the foot.
How is Back Pain Treated?
Once a focused physical examination and history determine that chiropractic care is right for you, relieving the
pain is the first goal of treatment. Doctors of chiropractic use spinal manipulation, called "adjustments" as
their primary treatment method. Using precise movements of the spine, the chiropractic manipulation restores the
normal mechanics to the spine, facilitating healing. Once there is a restoration of proper alignment to the spine,
muscles, ligaments and tendons can once again be freed from strain and begin the process of healing. Bulging
discs often shrink in response to spinal manipulation, thereby reducing nerve pressure and healing painful sciatic
conditions. Ultrasound, Acupuncture, electrical stimulation, decompression therapy and therapeutic exercises are
often used in conjunction with spinal manipulation to get optimal, timely results.
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