BACK PAIN: The Structures Involved

There are three main types of structures and tissues involved in low back pain:
1. Connective tissue
2. Nerves
3. Muscles

50% of Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year.

80% of the population will experience a baqck problem at some time in our lives.

Americans spend at least $50 Billion each year on back pain.

Most cases of back pain are mechanical or non-organic–meaning that they are not caused by serious conditions.

Causes of low back pain include overuse and injury, weakness, degeneration, nerve impingement, abnormal bone growth (osteoarthritis), and postural misalignments.

The pelvis can be rotated. The pubic bone can be out of alignment. Your pelvis can flare in and out, or go up or down. Your leg length can be off. And, your vertebra can be stuck out of rotation.

Chiropractic care is a great choice for both the diagnosis of the cause of the pain, and to correct that cause. Chiropractic adjustments correct pelvic and lumbar misalignments. The adjustments also help restore movement to structures that don’t move very well.

Check out this infographic on low back pain and the structures involved. from: http://www.a-health-blog.com/lower-back-pain-infographic.html