Lower back pain is a frequent problem we help patients with on a daily basis. One of the reasons it is so common to experience lower back pain is the fact that we spend so much time sitting, both at work and at home.
Lower back pain is not something to be ignored or treated with pain medications. Often the cause of lower back pain is due to pressure on the nerves in the lumbar spine (lower back). Irritated nerves and pinched nerves cause pain, but the pain you are experiencing is a sign of other potential problems. The nerves that exit the lumbar spine control major organs and systems in the body including your digestive and reproductive functions. In addition, the lower back is where the sciatic nerve exits the spine, so sciatica is a very common lower back pain problem (see our article on sciatica). As chiropractors, we will find the root cause of your problem, correct it, restore normal function, and give you relief from your lower back pain.
Cause & Effect of Lower Back Pain
As I mentioned earlier, lower back pain is often a sign of other problems. However, since only 10% of your nervous system can feel pain, you may be having related problems prior to experiencing any pain in your lower back.
Some of the Main Causes of Lower Back Pain
- Sitting too much
- Working at a computer
- Poor posture
- Lifting too much, and lifting incorrectly
- Pregnancy
- Past injuries
- Sports-related injuries and strains
- Osteoarthritis in spinal joints
- Different types of stress in your life
Symptoms Related to Lower Back Pain & the Lumbar Spine
- Bladder problems
- Cold feet
- Colitis
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Gas pain
- Incontinence
- Infertility
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Menstrual problems
- Miscarriages
- Poor circulation
- Sciatica
- Swollen ankles
Chiropractic Care Treats Lower Back Pain
Contact Tuckahoe Family Chiropractic if you’re experiencing lower back pain to schedule an appointment. We will do a full and thorough consultation, an examination with orthopaedic, neurological, and physical exam tests including x-rays of your spine, if needed, to find exactly what is causing with your lower back pain. We can then put together a treatment plan designed to help you and correct the underlying cause of your lower back pain.
Call us at 804.740.3434 to arrange an appointment with Tuckahoe Family Chiropractic. You can also contact us using our appointment form. Please share and recommend this article to your friends and family who may need help dealing with lower back pain.