How often do you experience back pain? Is it a few times a month, once or twice a week, or every day? With that said, do you know what’s causing your pain? Most people are unaware of the cause of their pain, especially since multiple problems may be responsible. At Premier Chiropractic Center, serving Bessemer, AL, our chiropractor has some insight about the possible causes, which can help you target the problem. It also helps to visit our practice for routine back care and formal diagnostic testing.
Poor Posture
Poor posture not only looks unappealing and affects how other people perceive you, but it’s also damaging to the soft tissue in your back. When you slouch, you place excessive pressure on your lower back. As a result, you stress the soft tissue in this area. You then may experience lower pain.
Arthritis
Have you ever been assessed for arthritis in the past? Your lower back pain may be stemming from osteoarthritis, which is caused by wear and tear. With this condition, the protective cartilage at the end of your bones will begin to diminish.
Arthritis may also lead to spinal stenosis — a condition that causes the space around your spinal cord to narrow and place pressure on the nerves.
Osteoporosis
This particular condition occurs when your bones begin to weaken. It’s more common as you age, although bone remineralization tends to slow after the age of 20. Since this process happens gradually, you often won’t know you have this condition until you start developing systems, such as regular fractures.
You’re more likely to have back pain if you have osteoporosis because you may develop a collapsed vertebra. Fractures are more common as well. You might also develop a slumped-over posture, which will place pressure on your spine.
Excess Weight
Your risk of lower back pain increases if you’re overweight. The excess pressure of your weight will stress your lower back more so than if you had less body mass. This weight then places pressure on your lower back, which will lead to pain and discomfort. Not to mention, you increase your risk of certain back problems, such as degenerative disc disease, when you’re overweight.
Having a Labor-Intensive Job
If you have a job that requires you to lift heavy items all day or turn frequently, you’re stressing your back with each move you make. Keep in mind that your risk for back pain increases if you’re lifting improperly. Even if you’re not noticing the pain while you work, your job might still be the cause. Often, you won’t experience the symptoms until you’re off work.
Standing or Sitting for Prolonged Periods
People like nurses or waitresses who are on their feet for prolonged periods have a greater chance of developing chronic back pain. Conversely, those who sit for prolonged periods, such as truck drivers and office workers, are more likely to experience back pain as well.
Have Weak Core Muscles
Your core muscle earned the title of “Core.” They’re the core of your body, and therefore, hold the entire top half of your body up. With such a pivotal role, it’s no wonder that weak core muscles could lead to back pain. Specifically, you need these muscles to support your spine. If your back pain is from poor core muscle strength, you’ll particularly notice symptoms when you exercise after being inactive for a prolonged period.
It doesn’t matter what’s causing your back pain; the important thing is that you take steps to stop it. At Premier Chiropractic Center, serving Bessemer, AL, and the nearby region, we treat people who have back for several reasons, even some outside of the aforementioned issues. And no matter the problem, we can provide a treatment plan to assist.
Book an appointment at our office today by calling 205-519-4024. In addition, you may use our online booking tool.
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