Back pain is quite common. In fact, about 80% of adults will have to cope with back pain at one time or another during their adult life. What puts a person at a higher risk of developing back pain? Here are some risk factors:
Age: Those between the ages of 30 and 50 will most frequently have back pain.
Being overweight: This increases stress on the spine and can cause lower back pain.
Becoming pregnant: The ligaments in a pregnant woman’s body loosen in the pelvic area, and weight gain is quick. This leads to low back pain and discomfort.
Where a person works:
- Occupations that require twisting, pulling, or heavy lifting put the spine at risk for problems.
- Jobs that requires sitting all day can also result in back issues and cause a person to develop improper posture.
Being inactive: A person’s fitness level can affect the back. Those who are fit and have strong abdominal and back muscles tend to have less back pain than those who are not in shape.
What are some things that people use to cope with back pain?
- Physical therapy
- Surgery
- Painkillers
- Addressing the Root Cause of Back Pain
While the above options may give temporary relief, unless the underlying cause is addressed, long-lasting relief cannot be achieved. The place to begin is to visit an upper cervical chiropractor. We are specially trained to find misalignments in the upper neck vertebrae that may be the cause of back pain. How is this the case?
The spinal cord is responsible for sending signals to and from the brain and body. A number of nerves branch off of the spinal cord. If a misalignment is present in the upper neck area that acts as a protector to the spinal cord, damage can occur. The spinal cord can become stressed, leading to faulty signals being sent. This, in turn, can lead to problems with a person’s posture and muscle spasms, culminating in back pain. Once this misalignment is corrected, many patients, including case studies, have seen great improvement in their symptoms.
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