Posts Tagged ‘lower back pain’

Back pain myths are so numerous, that identifying the cause of pain is difficult. The hazards of not using the right strategies for coping with relentless back aches can leave you dependent on pain pills.

Relief for back pain                   

When you are looking fro relief for low back pain the choices aren’t always clear.

Traditional ways are chiropractic care, anti-inflammatory agents, and surgery. Then there are osteopathic doctors, physical therapy, and acupuncture.

Many times none of the above provides relief. Since, it is estimated that 80% of the population will experience lower back pain sometime in their life, better treatments are needed.

Upper Cervical Chiropractics

Upper cervical chiropractics pick up the slack. This isn’t an ancillary treatment. It has become the primary vehicle for relief of low back pain. This is the real deal for one simple reason, you participate in the healing. All results come from your body in action.

We will present a series of videos that will give you an idea of the range of conditions that are helped by these treatments. This video explains what upper cervical chiropractic care can accomplish in a clear concise way.

I have experience the benefits of upper cervical corrections, and will talk about it in upcoming articles.

Weight gain affects all aspects of health. Researchers are beginning to learn more about how being overweight or obese can affect several health conditions, including pain. We reviewed recent research examining the relationship between pain, and being overweight to promote understanding of when, why, and how these conditions occur together.

FAT

It’s painful to be fat for a number of reasons. Being overweight contributes to all symptoms associated with osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative disc disease, and spinal problems. The spine carries the body’s weight and distributes it when you are relaxing or in the mist of activity. With excess weight, the spine is burdened, and this can lead to structural problems and can cause damage.

LOWER BACK

The lower back, the lumbar region, is vulnerable and a weight problem combined with lack of exercise makes the condition of this region problem prone. It can show up in poor flexibility, muscle weakness that extends to the back, pelvis, and thighs. This is how you get a curve by having the pelvis tilt too far. Poor posture is often the results of all these factors. Pain can occur in places as far away as the neck, because everything is out of alignment.

AGING

Normal aging can make these problems more pronounced. As one ages the cells and tissues do change, and weight gain becomes more burdensome. Osteoporosis is a condition that is affected by diet and exercise. Weigh gain is usually accompanied by nutritional deficiencies, and less activity. With Osteoarthritis excess weight places more pressure on the joints. Now the real surprise to most people is that arthritis is a disease of inflammation, and that is a direct result of diet.

Weight gain is a result of inflammation. What is also true, gaining weight is one of the causes of inflammation. It is painful to be fat from both a health and financial standpoint.