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Dealing with Chronic Back Pain

By Sara Butler

Chiropractors are familiar with a startling statistic: 8 out of 10 people experience back pain or will in their lifetime. For many people, what starts as minor back injury or pain can morph into chronic pain, a condition most often associated with the lumbar spine, or lower back. Back pain can strike a person with any background, at any age, and in any profession. If you have had back pain that lasts longer than three months, then you may have a chronic condition. Here’s what you need to know about chronic back pain and how chiropractors can help.

The Warning Signs

How do you know if you have chronic back pain? There are a few things to be on the lookout for, such as:

  • Pain that continues longer than three months
  • Swelling or stiff muscles in the back
  • Pain anywhere along the spine, it may even spread out to your limbs
  • Muscles spasms
  • Weakness or pain in the leg

Back pain can occur anywhere along the spine, from the neck to the tailbone. It can hurt in one small area or spread out over a large area and radiate from one point. Be on the lookout for any of these signs and make sure to be evaluated by the chiropractor as soon as you can.

The Causes

What causes back pain can vary from person to person and there are several things that can cause it, such as:

  • Poor lifting technique
  • Poor posture
  • Lack of exercise
  • Extra weight
  • Arthritis
  • Herniated discs
  • Weak back muscles
  • Weak core muscles
  • Smoking

To determine just what the cause of your back pain is, you need to see a professional and have an evaluation done. A chiropractor will look at your symptoms but may also try to determine if you have any lifestyle factors that are causing or contributing to your pain.

How to Protect Yourself

Aside from seeing the chiropractor regularly, there are a few things you can do to try to keep back pain at bay. You should:

  • Be nice to your body and rest often when working
  • Stretch
  • Use proper lifting techniques
  • Buy shoes that support your back
  • Maintain a healthy weight
  • Improve your posture
  • Eat right
  • Exercise
  • Sleep on a supportive mattress
  • Use pillows that support your neck when sleeping

Good habits can go a long way to improve your back pain!

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Fort Worth, Tex.

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