What is the first thing that pops into your head when you think about what a chiropractor treats? BACK PAIN, right?!?!? Here are some facts about back pain that you may not know…
Low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the Global Burden of Disease 2010.
½ of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year.
Experts estimate that approximately 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some point in their lives.
Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on back pain – and that’s just for the more easily identified costs.
Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. In fact, back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office, outnumbered only by upper-respiratory infections.
Most causes of back pain are mechanical or non-organic in nature…meaning they are not caused by serious conditions like inflammatory arthritis, infection, fracture or cancer.
Some common mechanical or non-organic causes of back pain include:
Ligament sprain
Muscle strain
Spondylolisthesis
Sciatica
Arthritis
Herniated disc
Spinal stenosis
Facet joint syndrome
Scoliosis
Fibromyalgia
Kidney stones
Tips to prevent back pain include:
Maintain a healthy weight and diet
Remain active
Maintain proper posture
Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes
Quit Smoking!
Warm up or stretch before exercising or other physical activities
Lift with your knees, keep the object close to your body, and do not twist when lifting
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