Some facts about back pain

• Back pain is extremely common: most people experience it at some point.

Here are some other interesting facts that illustrate how serious the problem is:

• Lower back pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide.
• Back pain is one of the most common reasons for absenteeism and, after upper respiratory infections, the second most important reason for a visit to the chiropractor.
• A large share of working adults report back complaints each year.
• Mechanical problems cause the majority of back complaints, which means they do not stem from an underlying disease.
• According to some experts, roughly four in five people will run into back pain at some point during their lifetime.

Why do I have back pain?

The causes of back pain vary widely. With so many muscles, bones, ligaments and joints working together in a complex structure, strains and other injuries that cause back pain are very common. Perhaps you have back pain from incorrect lifting, poor posture, stress, excess weight, an earlier sports injury or a car accident. Conditions such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis can also cause back pain, as can problems with certain internal organs.

Chiropractic to the rescue

Chiropractic care is a safe and effective way to treat many types of back complaint. With the right care for back pain, you experience more mobility and fewer flare-ups. For many patients, being able to do without the side effects of prescribed painkillers is a welcome benefit they had not thought of beforehand. Chiropractic treatment focuses on the underlying cause of the back pain, whereas most conventional treatments mainly suppress the symptoms. If you treat only the symptom or the pain, you may feel relief, but the real cause remains.

Good chiropractors also give lifestyle advice to prevent the back pain returning. Think of maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding prolonged sitting, staying active throughout life, drinking enough, wearing shoes with low or no heels, stretching regularly and adopting good posture. By doing what is needed yourself and receiving good-quality chiropractic care, back pain should become a thing of the past.

Have a question about back pain or your own situation? The team at Chiropractie Rivierenland will gladly help. Get in touch with us today.

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