Lower Back Pain
Back pain, especially lower back pain, is one of the most common complaints of Americans. In fact, it is estimated that at least eight out of ten people will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives, with more than 95% having the problem more than once. While most episodes of back pain resolve in a couple of weeks, some people have persistent pain that can become disabling, and others have bout after bout of back pain.
Here are a few causes of lower back pain:
- Muscle spasms
- Trauma
- Accident
- Repeated damage to the spine
- Heredity
- Aging
- Disease
- Irritated nerves
- Referred pain from other body organs
- Stress
- Poor posture
- Poor muscle tone
- Excess weight
- Strenuous activities
- Inactivity
Treatment
Chiropractors have helped millions of people with lower back problems, often saving them from pain, disability, drugs, and surgery. Regular chiropractic care may make the difference between a lifetime of comfort or a lifetime of pain.