Article by Dr. Steve Smiley
Lower back pain is one of the leading causes for seeking a physician’s care. It plagues more than 31 million people each year in the United States. Are you one of these people struggling day to day, trying to get through work, trying to get through the day? If so, keep reading!
What do we see when we look at the anatomy of the lower back? The lower part of the back contains 5 vertebrae (lumbars 1-5), the pelvis, and sacrum. Also an intricate set of muscles, ligaments, and fascia that stabilize the joints of the low back and allow for our upright posture. The muscles of the low back are considered part of the “core” muscles; therefore, core stability plays a role in lower back pain.
If you are in pain, I’m going to give you a few simple solutions to your problem:
First of all, don’t feel as though you have to get surgery to cure low back pain. Conditions such as osteoarthritis, disc herniations, etc cause some physicians to jump to surgery. Most of the time pain relief from these conditions can come from alternative therapies. There are medical emergencies with these conditions though; if you lose bowl or bladder function or are experiencing severe weakness in the legs please contact your medical doctor or nearest emergency facility.
Here is a 4 step process to back pain relief:
Spinal manipulation by a Chiropractor:
Spinal manipulation by a chiropractor to the lower back has been shown to be a very effective treatment. When a chiropractor motion palpates the lower back to find an area of “fixation” or “joint locking” this is the area the adjustment goes. Manipulation acts on the cellular level by