Low Back Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Chiropractic Treatment
If you’ve ever struggled to get out of bed because of low back pain, you’re not alone. Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions worldwide and affects people of all ages—from office workers and athletes to parents and retirees.
As experts in spinal health and biomechanics at Witness Chiropractic, we often treat patients who suffer from back pain caused by conditions such as disc herniation. A disc herniation occurs when the soft inner material of a spinal disc pushes outward through the stronger outer layer, putting pressure on the spinal cord or nearby nerve roots. This pressure can result in back pain, neck pain, sciatica, tingling, numbness, or restricted movement.
Incorrect body movements and postures are among the most common causes of spinal pain. Fortunately, such pains can often be relieved through corrective movements and exercise therapy. However, there are also many other factors that can cause acute or chronic pain and injury to the spinal column. In such cases, in addition to correcting incorrect postures, the patient also needs to follow the recommendations and treatment methods of a specialized physician. If you are also suffering from spinal pain, join us in this article to learn more about the causes of your pain.
Nerve tension is pain that occurs because a nerve is being compressed or stuck in its surrounding tissue which prevents it from moving within its tract like it normally does. This can happen for a variety of reasons. If a joint has been immobile for a period of time it increases the risk that a nerve can get a little stuck
Customized physical therapy may be a useful way to ease low back pain, which affects an estimated 31 million Americans a new study says. Researchers from La Trobe University observed that ‘many patients with low-back disorders persisting beyond 6 weeks do not recover.
Physical therapists do a lot more than just stretch or strengthen weak muscles after an injury or surgery. They are skilled at evaluating and diagnosing potential problems before they lead to more-serious injuries or disabling conditions from carpal tunnel syndrome or a frozen shoulder to chronic headaches or lower-back
Let’s talk about 3 tips to get rid of lower back pain from squats. In most cases, pain from squatting comes to technical errors; whether the pain is in the lower back or in the knees. Sometimes, the lower back pain can actually originate from the hips
Remaining in a seated position for extended periods of time can restrict blood flow to your lower extremities, causing flexion, which is a compressive force in the spine. Stopping to stand and stretch is critical for your spine, as it releases the compression, allows for blood to flow to the nerves, and helps maintain flexibility
Customized physical therapy may be a useful way to ease low back pain, which affects an estimated 31 million Americans a new study says. Researchers from La Trobe University observed that ‘many patients with low-back disorders persisting beyond 6 weeks do not recover.’
Customized physical therapy may be a useful way to ease low back pain, which affects an estimated 31 million Americans a new study says. Researchers from La Trobe University observed that ‘many patients with low-back disorders persisting beyond 6 weeks do not recover.