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It is estimated that 90% of the adult population will suffer from low back pain at least once in their lifetime. However quite a few of us will suffer with low back pain on a routine basis. Usually it starts out as a mild episode where the pain level is moderate lasts a couple days and then goes away for quite a while. The next time it happens it is usually a little more severe lasts a little longer and the next episode comes a little sooner than the last. This cycle will continue until the low back fails and the pain becomes severe, unchanging and goes on for what will seem like an eternity. Unfortunately this is when people usually find their way into our office instead of coming in when the warning signs first begin.
The lower or lumbar spine is a complex structure that connects your upper body (including your chest and arms) to your lower body (including your pelvis and legs). This important part of your spine provides you with both mobility and strength. The mobility allows movements such as turning, twisting or bending; and the strength allows you to stand, walk and lift. Proper functioning of your lower back is needed for almost all activities of daily living. Pain in the lower back can restrict your activity and reduce your work capacity and quality of enjoyment of everyday living.
Low Back Sprain and Strain - The muscles of the low back provide power and strength for activities such as standing, walking and lifting. A strain of the muscle can occur when the muscle is weakened or over worked. The ligaments of the low back act to interconnect the five vertebral bones and provide support or stability for the low back. A sprain of the low back can occur when a sudden, forceful movement injures the ligaments and muscles, which have become weak because of misalignment. A gentle and precise adjustment restores proper function and alleviates this condition.
Chiropractic has long been recognized for helping back pain. When people finally come to chiropractors with back pain they are often surprised to get relief from other painful conditions in the process, like headaches, neck or shoulder pain, and even leg pain.
All sorts of people could benefit from chiropractic care, but too often they have no idea it could help. Suffering for months and sometimes years before seeking our help, they live in needless pain on a daily basis. Often avoiding anything that might irritate their condition, they miss out on much of what life has to offer. Maybe you know one of these people personally, or youÕve been in this situation yourself. If you have, there may be good news for your future. Chiropractic care can be effective for a wide range of painful conditions. If you or someone you know is in pain, give our office a call today at 1-888-DrAwender for a consultation with our knowledgeable doctors who are specialists in the use of chiropractic and other non-intrusive, non-surgical methods for the relief of low back pain. We want to help.