Bottom Line: Nothing can slow you down faster than a bad back. It can be difficult
to exercise, play sports, or even get to the grocery store when your back
hurts. Age, lack of exercise, excess weight, improper lifting, and too many
hours sitting can all result in low back pain. Research has shown that over 80%
of people will experience back pain at some point in their life. The good news
is that researchers have also found that chiropractic care can not only help
get you back on track after an injury, but could also help prevent future
episodes of low back pain from occurring.
Why it Matters: Your spine is a marvel of engineering and design. Curves in your neck,
mid-back, and low back distribute the load of gravity just like Roman
architecture. The spinal discs act as a natural shock absorption system that is
both strong and flexible. And winding its way through it all is our spinal cord
and nerve roots- the magnificent communication system within our body. Keeping
your back healthy is much more important than just avoiding aches and pains. A
stable and supported back is essential to maintaining a high quality of life.
Here are a few take away points:
- The nervous system is protected and
housed within your spinal column as it travels to and from your brain to body
- Back pain is often caused by the muscles
or discs of the spine
- Chiropractic care has been shown to help
over 90% of people find relief from back pain while also providing a
statistically significant improvement in function
Next Steps: Doctors can assess the “health” of your spine through x-ray and a
physical exam looking at range of motion, strength, and posture. By
periodically checking your spine, we can help you take a pro-active approach to
your spinal health. Research has shown that maintenance chiropractic care can
help evaluate, detect, and prevent future episodes of low back pain. And, as
you now know, spinal health is directly associated with living your best life!
Science Source:
A Nonsurgical Approach to the Management
of Patients with Lumbar Radiculopathy Secondary to Herniated Disk: A
Prospective Observational Cohort Study with Follow-Up. Journal of Manipulative
and Physiological Therapeutics. 2009
Does Maintained Spinal Manipulation
Therapy for Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain Result in Better Long-Term
Outcome? SPINE. 2011
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