Is it common to have back pain?

If you suffer from back pain, you’re not alone. According to the American Chiropractic Association, back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work, and the second most common reason for visiting a doctor (only behind upper respiratory infections).

Why is back pain so common?

 There are many reasons why back pain is common. We narrowed back pain causes into three categories, Back injury, Medical conditions/ illnesses, and poor lifestyle.

Below we will discuss the three common causes of back pain and how we support patients with these issues. This article is roughly a 20-30 minute read.

Back pain caused by a back injury.

First of all, if you have suffered a back injury we want to acknowledge how tough that is and wish you a fast recovery. Back injuries can be extraordinarily debilitating and demoralizing. Barham Chiropractic focuses on inspiring people to strive to achieve a better quality of life, whether it is through our care or through other care. We sincerely wish you well.

Often, people hurt their backs by lifting heavy objects, being in accidents, falling, or moving the wrong way. When these things happen the muscles and ligaments in the back can be twisted and damaged, or be out of alignment which can leave you vulnerable to injury in the future.

Back pain that is the result of a recent injury is called acute pain. Acute pain is usually temporary, and the pain lessens or disappears completely when the injury heals. Over-the-counter medications such as analgesics, topical creams, and anti-inflammatory drugs can help manage back pain caused by an injury but may not necessarily correct the problem. We recommend you always consult your primary care provider before taking pain management.

Chiropractic care is a way to lessen acute pain and feel more comfortable without using medications.

Chiropractic adjustments can realign the spine and relax the muscles. Adjustments can relieve acute pain faster than simply suffering through the injury or even taking medication in some cases. By keeping the spine in alignment, you prevent further injury while helping the body recover.

We have helped countless people with back injuries. We would love to help you.

A medical condition or illness causes back pain

Some of the common conditions that cause back pain are fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, inflammatory diseases of the joints, spinal stenosis, and scoliosis. There are many more conditions that can cause back pain, and if yours was not mentioned above, we still encourage you to speak with a chiropractor to see if chiropractic care can help you.

Pain caused by medical conditions or illness is considered to be chronic pain because the conditions create pain that lasts longer periods of time.

Chiropractic care can be a great option for people with chronic pain because it can have long-lasting results without surgeries.

Our founder Doctor Barham was actually able to avoid back surgery thanks to chiropractic care when he was younger. The care he received was a big part of why he became a chiropractor. If you are interested in hearing his story click here.

Believe it or not, Chiropractic adjustments can promote healing in all areas of a person's body, and provide relief from pain. Chiropractic care for medical conditions usually requires a personalized plan that may take a bit longer to show results.

The patient needs to be committed to the corrective care plan in order to achieve the maximum health benefits of care. At our Sacramento Chiropractic office, we have had countless patients follow through with care and changed their quality of life substantially.

Poor lifestyle choices cause back pain

Being overweight, sedentary, and even smoking can lead to back pain.

Being overweight adds extra stress on the spine which can eventually cause pain. This is one of the main reasons we started offering nutritional services at our chiropractic office. Losing weight can not only help reduce back-pain can it can support your longevity and general health.

Exercise increases the strength of muscles and tendons. This alone can reduce pain, unfortunately, a sedentary lifestyle has the opposite effect. A sedentary lifestyle weakens the body, often bringing back pain and other health issues. We strongly recommend exercising. We have relationships with specialized fitness experts to who we would be happy to refer you so that you achieve your health goals.

Smoking is a habit that has many negative consequences, one surprising consequence of smoking is that it increases the chances of having back pain. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, smoking can cause a lack of nutrients and blood flow which affects the back's discs. In addition, people who smoke tend to heal slower due to poor circulation, so smoking can actually increase the length of time a person must endure back pain.

Millions of people struggle with back pain daily.

Chiropractic care, by itself or in combination with other treatments is one of the best ways to treat back pain.

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