Lower Back Pain – Causes, Symptoms and Chiropractic Treatment


These days due to busy daily routine and improper life style people get suffer from lower back pain that have emerges constantly. There are many causes of back pain that involves – lifting a heavy object, or twisting the spine while lifting sudden movements that place too much stress on the low back, such as a fall poor posture over time sports injuries that involve twisting or large forces of impact.


Lower back pain
Lower back pain

Causes of Chronic Lower Back Pain:

  •  Herniated Disc 
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesi
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Deformity
  • Trauma
  • Compression Fracture
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Facet Joint Dysfunction
  • Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Lower Back Pain may also be caused by: 

  •   Infection
  •  Tumour  
  •   Autoimmune Disease

What are the Symptoms of Lower Back Problems?

  • Aching Pain

  • Pain that travels to the Hips, Legs, and Feet

  • Pain that is worse after Sitting

  • Pain that feels when Changing Positions 

  • Pain after Waking Up and after Moving Around 

  • Pain that Develops Slowly over time

  • Pain that comes and goes over time 

  • Immediate Pain after an Injury

 

What are the Treatment Options for Lower Back Pain?


There are lot of medical treatment options are available in these days like –
  •  OTC and Prescription Pain Relievers 
  •  Chiropractic Care for Back Pain
  •  TENS & IDET for Back Pain
  •  Bioelectric Therapy for Back Pain
  •  Nerve Blocks for Back Pain
  •  Spinal Stimulation for Back Pain
  •  Physical Therapy for Back Pain 
  •  Injections for Back Pain Relief 
  •  Laminectomy
  • Spinal Decompression Therapy

Why Chiropractic Care Method is Highly Recommended for Lower Back Pain?

Basically those who are seeking lower back pain relief alternatives, mostly choose chiropractic treatment. According to a report more than 22 million of Americans visit chiropractic centre annually. Out of these, 35%, are seeking relief from back pain from various causes, including accidents, sports injuries, and muscle strains. Other complaints about pain in the neck, arms, and legs, and headaches.

Chiropractors use spinal manipulation and other alternative treatments that help to build proper alignment of the body's musculoskeletal structure, particularly the spine without any surgery or medication. 

 What you can Expect from a Chiropractor?

The first step a chiropractor takes a medical history, performs a physical examination, and may use lab tests to determine if treatment is appropriate for your lower back pain. The goals of chiropractic care include the restoration of function and prevention of injury in addition to back pain relief.

Generally, this is referred to as spinal manipulative therapy (SMT), but there are also few other chiropractic treatment methods available. A chiropractic treatment is completely based on the individual needs of a patient, using a traditional philosophy of starting off with the more natural, less-invasive therapies before moving on to some more aggressive methods.

If your lower back pain is severe and lasts more than a week then it is the best time to consult with a chiropractic doctor or immediate contact a chiropractic centre.




Location: Dickson, TN, USA

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