›› Lower Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common problems among adults. In fact, approximately 80 percent of all adults will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. According to the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, back pain is the second most common cause of lost work after the common cold. It’s estimated that 3 million work days are lost each year due to back pain.

Back pain affects men and women equally. Although it is more prevalent between the age groups of 30-60, no age group is completely immune from it. Even children and adolescents have reported back pain.

The majority of acute back pain is caused by an injury, illness, or recent surgery and usually disappears when the underlying cause has been treated or healed. However, a significant number of indiviudals suffer from chronic back pain. In the United States alone, some 15 million working adults have this type of pain on a regular basis.

This type of pain comes in many forms, from lower back pain to neck pain to sciatica. Back pain is not a diagnosis -- it’s a symptom of an underlying condition. Common back pain causes include nerve problems, disc problems, osteoarthritis, and muscular problems. Many people find relief through stretching exercises, chiropractic teatment or alternative therapies like yoga, but chronic back pain may require medication and more intensive treatment.

›› Anatomy of the Spine

To understand the various causes of back pain, it is important to have some understanding of the design (anatomy) of our spine and the tissues surrounding it. The spinal column is extremely well designed so as to provide communication to the brain and make the movement of our head, arms and legs possible. It also aids in the complex interaction of bones, ligaments, the muscle structures of the back and the nerves to support ... View Complete Story Here

›› Causes of Back Pain

The causes of back pain can vary depending upon one's age group, type of work, general health, fitness level and so on. Therefore doctors are occasionally unable to pinpoint the real causes of back pain. However some causes are more common than others...View Complete Story Here

›› Prevention and Relief

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons has recommended a series of exercises to help strengthen and condition the muscles that support the spinal column. These exercises have been chosen specifically so that they can be done at home, and do not require any special exercise equipment. The primary goals of an exercise program for your spine are to make the muscles of your back, stomach, hips and thighs strong and flexible. These exercises should be incorporated into an overall program of aerobic conditioning such as ...View Complete Story Here

›› Treatment Options

Chiropractic is a healing science that emphasises the importance of maintaining the structural integrity of the body. It is a system of diagnosis and treatment based on the concept that the nervous system coordinates all of the body's functions, and that disease results from a lack of normal nerve function....View Complete Story Here

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