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Are you aware that in the United States back pain is the
second leading cause for physician visits and is second only to childbirth for
hospitalizations?
It is also the most
prevalent chronic medical condition and primary cause of long-term disability. Back pain, headaches, arthritis and
musculoskeletal disorders combine to cost employers $61 billion per year in
lost productive time alone and $100 billion in annual health care costs.
JAMA 2003, Arch Intern Med. 2004;
164:1985-1992
No matter how you look at it, back pain is a very significant health concern! Of the back pain that people suffer...... IT"S the LOW-BACK that the majority of the research has been done and that causes the MOST GRIEF!
If YOU'RE the one SUFFERING from low back pain.............. rest assured you're not alone!! The most challenging thing about it all is that if it (THE PAIN) gets significant enough..............it begins to infringe upon you quality of life........
INTRUDING UPON your......
- Ablity to concentrate and focus at work
- Abilty to stand or sit for long periods
- Sleep quality
- Sex life
- Ability to enjoy your golf game or other recreational activity
There are many causes (here are just some general categories)...... it could be caused by:
- Biomechanical joint issues
- Muscle imbalances and associated problems
- Soft tissue problems (disc bulges & herniations )
- Organic issues (organ diseases, etc.)
Often......, it can be various combinations of the above!
WHATEVER the cause is.............. it's important TO GET AN EVALUATION!! Your BACK PAIN may be the result of something more serious and in some cases may be a MEDICAL EMERGENCY! ............. If you wait, not only may your SYMPTOMS get worse but the actual CAUSE of the symptoms may be progressing.
Another closely associated problem that many people have heard of is SCIATICA........
The term refers to the large nerve (which is a combination of many of the smaller spinal nerves in your lower spine) that runs down the length of each of your legs into your foot.
When it's IRRITATED......... the common symptoms you'll experience are......... general achiness down one or both legs, numbness and tingling down your one or both legs or sometimes just downright...... SCREAMING LEG PAIN!
Again there are MANY possible causes but, the most common are:
Whether it's LOWER BACK PAIN OR SCIATICA a Doctor of Chiropractic is specifically trained to DIAGNOSE your problem and recommend a course of care or REFER you to someone who can help!
Call OUR OFFICE TODAY for your
low back pain evaluation!
(206) 525-2811
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