Back Pain
Chronic Back Pain is a common ailment that strikes people nationwide. It occurs when there is a strain put on the muscles in the lower back region. Irritated joints, ruptured disks and sprained ligaments are responsible for back pain. The pain can range from a dull feeling to an overall sharp sensation in the lower back area. Back pain is the main cause of disability and more people miss work due to back pain than for any other reason.
CLINIC INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Chiropractor Clinic
LIGAMENT STRAINS
Strains and sprains most typically occur when we engage in tasks that our body is not accustomed to, or when we are involved in an accident. Lifting while twisting, or stretching past one's limits are common causes to strains and sprains of the back.
BACK PAIN IN MOBILE
The back is a broad term that covers a large area of the body. It is made up of many tendons, ligaments, discs, muscles, and bones. Without understanding of these different parts, it can complicated to locate and address the source of the pain.
SUBLUXATIONS
Subluxation is a medical term describing a misalignment in the vertebral column. There are a wide variety of causes, including physical stress, trauma, and toxins. Subluxations are often quite painful and can disrupt normal movement.
STRESS AND BACK PAIN
Chronic stress wreaks havoc on the body, and can eventually lead to hyper-tension and chronic back pain. The back pain is a result of tension and muscle spasms that occur when stress hormones are released.
Symptoms
Most people experience the same signs and symptoms of back pain. These may include:
- A sudden shooting or stabbing pain in the lower back region
- Pain that temporarily goes away when in a reclining position
- Muscle aches that subside temporarily with medication or continue for months
- Pain that goes down your leg
- Back pain that gets worse doing movements such as bending or lifting
- Pain while standing or walking
REASONS
Causes of Back Pain
The back consists of ligaments, bones, joints and muscles. At any moment, one of these important parts of the body can become strained, broken or irritated causing intense back pain. Most causes of back pain consist of sudden movements such as reaching up or toward the ground or poor posture. Automobile accidents and sports-related injuries can result in back pain. Obesity and stress are other known factors for back pain.
Sometimes a person may experience back pain without a direct cause such as a sprain or injury. Your doctor can conduct a test for any one of these conditions related to back pain:
Osteoporosis
Degenerative Disk Disease
Arthritis or more commonly Osteoarthritis
Ruptured or Herniated Disks
Skeletal malformations such as Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
WHO?
Who Suffers from Back Pain?
Nationwide, an estimated 31 million individuals experience back pain. Around 80% of adults have had a form of back pain in his or her life. Back pain can affect anyone from the young to the elderly.
FAQ's
Frequently Ask Questions for Back Pain
1. Skeletal malformations such as scoliosis?
Most short-term back pain results from strains or sprains to the soft tissues that support your spine. Also, mechanical issues, such as disc degeneration, can change the structure of the spine, thus affecting joints, vertebrae, and the nerves that pass through the spinal.
2. What is Acute Back Pain?
Acute back pain is temporary pain or discomfort that occurs in the back after an injury or trauma. In many cases, time, self-care, and conservative treatments will allow these issues to resolve without any lingering loss of function.
3. What are Risk Factors for Back Pain?
Risk factors for back pain include age and physical condition. Older people and those who are overweight run a higher risk of developing back pain. Also, “weekend warriors” or those who have jobs involving heavy lifting are more likely to develop back pain than others.
4. Is Walking Good for Lower Back Pain?
If you’re dealing with back pain, then you may want to sit or lie down. Walking, however, may be a great way to manage your back pain. Walking also helps to build and maintain muscles as well as boosts your mood.
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