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LOWER BACK PAIN
The Causes
of Low Back Pain There are many different
conditions that can result in low back pain,
including: sprained ligaments, strained
muscles, ruptured disks, trigger points and
inflamed joints. While sports injuries or
accidents can lead to injury and pain,
sometimes even the simplest movements, like
picking up a pencil from the floor, can have
painful results. In addition, conditions
such as arthritis, poor posture, obesity,
psychological stress and even kidney stones,
kidney infections, blood clots, or bone loss
can lead to pain.
Subluxations Whenever there is a disruption
in the normal movement or position of the
vertebrae, the result is pain and
inflammation. In the lumbar spine, these
usually occur at the transition between the
lower spine and the sacrum. Subluxations can
lead to debilitating low back pain.
Fortunately, subluxations are easily
treatable and often times a significant
reduction in pain is experienced almost
immediately after treatment.
Disc
Herniations Contrary to popular belief, a
herniated disc does not automatically mean
that you are going to suffer from low back
pain. In fact, one study found that almost
half of all adults had at least one bulging
or herniated disc, even though they did not
suffer any back pain from it. On the other
hand, herniated discs can be a source of
intense and debilitating pain that
frequently radiates to other areas of the
body. Unfortunately, once a disc herniates,
they rarely, if ever, completely heal.
Further deterioration can often be avoided
through regular chiropractic care, but a
complete recovery is much less common. |
