When individuals go to a chiropractor, it is usually to seek out relief for their back pain. Most frequently, lower back pain. Lower back pain is common and almost everyone has experienced some level of lower back pain, whether mild, moderate, or severe. In fact, it is estimated that 80% of the population will experience lower back pain at some time in their lives. Even if your lower back pain is not too severe and you feel like you could live with it and tolerate it, why deal with any level of discomfort and put yourself at risk for permanent damage?
Common causes of lower back pain include:
- Muscle strain
- Back spasm
- Arthritis
- Joint problems
- Herniated/bulging/compressed discs
- Trauma
- Stress
- Prolonged sitting
- Obesity
- Stenosis
- Facet syndrome
- Pregnancy
Lower back pain can be a short-term condition that results from a particular accident or other type of incident, which may last for a few days or even weeks. Other individuals suffer from lower back pain for an extended period of time over many months or years. Not only can lower back pain result in discomfort and pain, but it can limit simple everyday activities and impact one's quality of life.