Cause and treatment for lower back pain

When it comes to low back pain discomfort often isn’t a back problem at all. For example, if one side of your pelvis is higher than the other, this can result in back pain, hip pain, groin pain or even knee pain. Do you see where I’m going with this? The unevenness of your hips can pull on your lower back, which causes that tightness, especially if you sit for long periods. Every time your feet hit the ground the shock is transferred up your legs to your hips and spine, any irregularity or imbalance could be the culprit. If you have flat feet or over-pronation, where your foot tends to roll inward too much, this may be the cause of your backache. Or, it could be something as simple as one of your legs being ever so slightly shorter than the other. You could even have a curve in your spine. Or perhaps, and more seriously, one of the discs between your vertebrae of your spine could be degenerating. Either way, it’s definitely worth getting it checked out.

Although the causes of low back pain may be different, most often they share the same symptoms. Spinal manipulation and chiropractic care are a safe and effective treatment for acute low back pain and acute back pain, more common than chronic pain. With periodic maintenance adjustments, a chiropractor can help keep chronic pain at bay.

Here’s an interesting fact for you, about 22 million Americans visit chiropractors annually. Of these, 7.7 million, or 35%, are seeking relief from back pain from various causes, including accidents injuries and muscle strains. So, as you can see, when it comes to back pain, you’re not in it alone.

When treating spinal and musculoskeletal problems I use hands-on manipulation, which enables the body to heal itself without surgery or medication. If your low back pain has nothing to do with your spine and its cause is flat feet, a curve in your spine or the degeneration of discs between your vertebrae don’t give up hope. With a proper diagnosis and treatment plan, you are far more likely to gain relief from your low back pain compared with doing nothing at all.

Comments

AlignLife Thanksgiving in July

Next month we kick-off our annual food drive ‘Thanksgiving in July’ in order to provide for those in Springfield that need a little help. Following the vandalism earlier in the year at Kumler Outreach Ministries we have decided to revisit this organization, to which we donated more than 800 non-perishable food items in 2015. Kumler Outreach Ministries meets people where they live, feeding the hungry, caring for the sick and helping clothe people. The food pantry, clothing ministry and medicine program reach thousands of people each year in the greater Springfield, Illinois area giving them help and hope. As well as non perishable food items, of which canned chili, peanut butter and spaghetti sauce are most needed currently, the organization is also asking for donations of shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste and diapers in sizes four, five, and six. In the summer the food pantry at Kumler is typically at its busiest. The community is always very generous at Christmas but donation...

Kumler Outreach Ministries receives more than 1,200 nonperishable food items from AlignLife of Springfield

Last week we delivered more than 1,200 non-perishable food items to Kumler Outreach Ministries thanks to the kindness of our clients, families, and friends at AlignLife of Springfield . I cannot put into words how grateful I truly am to all of you that supported our efforts during the 2017 Thanksgiving in July initiative. Following the vandalism earlier in the year at Kumler Outreach Ministries we decided to revisit the nonprofit, to which we donated more than 800 non-perishable food items in 2015. Kumler Outreach Ministries, located at 303 N Grand Ave E, Springfield, IL, meets people where they live, feeding the hungry, caring for the sick, helping clothe people, teaching life skills and building relationships. The food pantry, clothing ministry, and medicine program reach thousands of people each year in the city and surrounding area. Sharon Brown, Kumler Outreach Ministries executive director, and her team provide support to those who need it most in our community...

Expanded services at AlignLife of Springfield Chiropractic & Natural Health Center

I am delighted to announce that we have expanded our services at AlignLife of Springfield Chiropractic & Natural Health Center. Born and raised in Springfield, IL, Emily Handley, 29, focuses on massage therapy having graduated in 2012 from Midwest Technical Institute and the Healing Arts Center in St. Louis, MO, in 2012. She has worked alongside chiropractors for the past four years. When used to compliment chiropractic care, massage therapy can loosen tension in muscles and stabilize joints. Many patients find that, once massage is integrated into their care, their adjustments hold longer in between treatments. Using both therapies simultaneously can result in a much faster recovery time. Massage therapy can also help relieve pain from headaches, soft tissue and joints, fibromyalgia, and muscle tension. It can also help those with anxiety. Emily is trained in Swedish massage style, but also offers deep tissue, prenatal and hot stone massage. Emily schedules her...

AlignLife Chiropractic Center of Springfield Illinois

Search This Blog