Back pain (also known "dorsalgia") is pain felt in the back that may originate from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine.
The pain may have a sudden onset or it can be a chronic pain, it can be felt constantly or intermittently, stay in one place or refer or radiate to other areas. It may be a dull ache, or a sharp or piercing or burning sensation. The pain may be felt in the neck (and might radiate into the arm and hand), in the upper back, or in the low back, (and might radiate into the leg or foot), and may include symptoms other than pain, such as weakness, numbness or tingling.
Back pain is one of humanity's most frequent complaints. In the U.S., acute low back pain (also called lumbago) is the fifth most common reason for all physician visits. About nine out of ten adults experience back pain at some point in their life, and five out of ten working adults have back pain every year.

Friday, October 16, 2009

Does Your Back Go Out More Than You Do?

Back pain is one of the most common health problems we are facing. Seventy-five million Americans this problem every year. Eighty percent of the adult population have low back pain at some point in their lives. It is the most common cause of disability among the 30-50 years old age group. People suffering from pain will claim that they interfere with this ability in their work, sports feature, a good sleep, exercise and do other activities of daily living.

The following are the most common causes of back pain:

1st are Poor posture: If you can abnormal posture, standing or sitting for long periods of pain caused by abnormal gravitational forces exerted on the muscles, discs and joints will be.

2nd Daily activities: self can lead healthy, normal activities, sprains and strains, which can lead to back pain. Gardening, tennis, horseback riding, biking and even golf can potentially injure your back.

3rd Injuries and accidents: car accidents, slips and falls, sports injuries and other mishaps can all cause back pain.

the second largest group of family physicians provide medical diagnosis of back pain patients seen during the treatments recommended by this practice (drugs) are often ineffective. A prominent doctor has suggested that GPs consider referring their patients for chiropractic treatment of back pain, since it has to be helpful for this disorder.

masking the symptoms with drug problems again make yourself feel better temporarily. But to solve the problems permanently, it also relates to the correction of posture, the restoration of joint function and increase flexibility and strengthen the supporting soft tissues.

One of the most effective ways to improve joint function and mobility as well as the correction of posture is with chiropractic adjustments. When done by a doctor of chiropractic adjustments are safe, painless and almost always result in an immediate sense of wellbeing.

Chiropractic is a rehabilitation program covers a compliment, deep tissue massage to break up (spasm) and exercises to stabilize and strengthen the muscles and restore balance and coordination.

If you already suffer with back problems, is the most appropriate first step is to have your spine examined by a specialist who has the unique training and treatment of spinal problems.

 

Dr. Kevin Smith
Red Apple Wellness
http://www.redapplewellness.net
724-941-6800

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