Chiropractors are health specialists focused on treating spine disorders and musculoskeletal problems through manual manipulation. They don’t prescribe medication usually. They mainly concentrate on physical therapies, ancillary treatment to give pain relief and enhance proper function. They do not go for the surgical procedure of any spine or nervous disorder. You need to increase the functionality of any spinal or soft tissue portion. The high speed, lever arm force is applied to the vertebral column which is not in a reasonable condition to enhance the function and reducing the nerve irritability. It is called” Chiropractic Adjustment.” The low-speed handling, moving and stretching the muscles is called “Mobilization.” Any abnormalities to be treated will have three parts consultation, case history, and physical examination. They start the medication with the intensity of patient’s pain, disability problems, and the extent to which the patient is not able to any activity. To prevent any spine and muscular disorders from becoming chronic ailment. Care should be taken in the areas such as proper exercise, and ergonomic changes.
Symptoms of lower spine pain are that pain prevailing in the lower part of spine continuously, pain after prolonged sitting or standing, numbness in leg, thigh, and feet, tightness in the back, hip, standing straight, changing the posture, walking may be a herculean task. Acute or sub-acute back pain may be for few days or weeks. It may be reduced on taking rest or with proper exercise. Chronic pain is one in which pain lasts for more than 3 months. Very severe pain is encountered, do not heal with initial treatment, needs to identify the cause and even it may need surgical treatment. Different treatments like home, medicines, surgery are available depending on the patient’s injury condition. In most of the cases combination of treatment works better. Self-remedies like taking short interval rest. Do not give more strain to the lower part of the spine Modification of activities by avoiding the position and work that creates pain. You should not sit continuously for more than 20 minutes. You should stretch or walk for some time. Heat or ice therapy also gives a temporary relief. The painkillers can be used to arrest the pain immediately. Prevention for taking care should be done carefully and consistently. Surgery is not the first solution, so, doctor will try with non-surgical methods. “Muscle relaxants” can be used to improve the movement of tensed muscles, and hence relieves pain.” Narcotic medicines” can be used for short time and acute pain. For some patients back, braces can work to give comfort and reduces pain. “Epidural steroids injections” give instant relief. For compressed nerve root, this can be used. Surgery is the last solution for correcting these problems permanently. Surgery is considered if the pain persists after 6 to 12 weeks of non-surgical treatment. With modern technological devices nowadays, surgery becomes easier. But, some surgery takes more recovery period. For pressing of the nerve root surgery is the only solution. These are done very quickly, and recovery time is also less. One day hospital stay will do. Soft tissues between the bones are removed and replaced with bone or metal by fusion surgery. Chiropractic care along with cardiovascular exercise is the cure for lower back pain. Exercise plays a vital role in curing acute and chronic back pain and improves the quality of life.
We all experience a little back pain now and then especially after doing bending tasks like mopping and gardening. However, if you have ever experienced persisting back pain, you know what an agonizing experience it can be for the human body. It can mess your daily routine and affect your emotional wellbeing. If your pain persists for 12 to 15 weeks, then it's considered chronic, and you need to be attended to by a pain specialist. It could be due to several causes ranging from injury and trauma to disease and infection. In this article, we'll focus on three conditions that could be the cause of your pain.
Physical therapy is done in the form of stretching and flexibility exercises. These are extremely helpful as they also prevent recurrence of the pain. Because as mentioned above, a sedentary lifestyle is a contributor to this condition and if you go back to that lifestyle after treatment. It's more than likely pain episodes will recur. Lastly, if you have an extreme case of decompression, then surgery would be required. This surgery relieves the pressure around the affected areas and therefore reducing the pain considerably. Rarely, however, do patients have to undergo surgery as treatment via medication or physical exercises and therapy work well for many of them.
As we've seen, untreated back pain can cause you a lot of discomforts and make your life feel unbearable. Intervention and treatment should be done early enough to avoid the chronic pain since early detection of pain and appropriate treatment leads to a pain-free life. Early intervention includes things like nutritious diet, regular physiotherapy, pain management techniques and medication. So if you've been experiencing back pain and your sick and tired of it controlling your life, then I recommend you see a pain specialist like a chiropractor.
Back ailments are not something new in the society. Statistics show that people aged 50 years and above suffer from back pain ailments compared to younger people. Also, back pains have caused deaths. About 3.5 % of the world population dies from back pains, and about 9.5 suffer from severe back pains. Over the years, doctors and scientists have been able to discover different back ailments. Some of the most commons include Sciatica, back injury, low back pain among others. The following are the common back pains;
This may contribute heavily to lumbar Herniated disc. Also, people who have a sedentary lifestyle, have a higher risk of experiencing a slippery disc. This is because they have no time for exercises. This disease is more common in men than women.
Also, going by age, the more you get older, the higher chances of you experiencing a slippery disc. The disc in our body contains essential water. As you get older, the disk on your body loses most of its protective water, and this can lead to the slippery of the disc with ease.
The disease can also be prevented by avoiding sitting down for long hours. It is advisable to do more exercises. If the lumbar Herniated disc is not treated on time, there is a risk of permanent damage to the nerve.
The signs and symptoms that come with this disease include a sharp pain along the spine and also nerve pains in the legs.
The following are signs and symptoms of this disease: Signs include sharp pains in the lower back, especially during movement. Also, tiredness an experiencing difficulty while sitting is also another sign. There is a continuous stiffness in the area affected by the disease. Finally, a regular burning sensation around the pelvic region.
A pinched nerve occurs in a variety of places such as the wrist and the legs and can lead to lack of movements in the affected area especially in the limbs. This affects the muscles, and it can take a while for the nerve to regain its normal functional status.
This condition can cause tissue to malfunction. It is caused by Wrist arthritis, stress from work and obesity among many more factors.
Finally, if these signs and symptoms continue for several days, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Some of the risk factors experienced by a pinched nerve include Diabetes, Obesity, Pregnancy and also overstaying on the bed. When it comes to prevention of this disease, it is very simple, Maintain good position while sitting, being flexible while exercising and limiting repetitive exercises such as writing.
Finally, it important to take note of these diseases because they are here with us in the society and doing the right exercises is important. Also, cautious should use the keyword when dealing with these diseases.
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” this saying is well suited for spinal related problems. If we take proper care of our body by having correct spinal posture, nutrition, Lifestyle, exercise will help us to lead a healthy and happy life.
Lower Back Pain
The primary function of it is to hold the upper part of the body. This supports everyday activities like bending, jumping, and so on. Soft tissues surrounding it also works during rotating, bending and supports spinal cord. When there is a tear of ligaments, muscles, and some injury in joints and disc causes the pain. Due to overlapping of nerves going to spine, discs the brain will not be able to sense the exact reason for the pain. Ligaments and soft tissue may heal quickly, while the injury in the disc may not cure so easily. There are many reasons for the pain. The faulty posture of sitting, walking styles, or falling, lack of exercise causes injury in soft ligaments. Ligament strain develops into acute back pain over the period. It is caused due to more stretching and tearing. This may be due to lifting heavy objects, sports injuries and so on. There are two types of back pain. Mechanical is one form of where pain will be in joints, ligaments, in and around the spine. It will be concentrated in the lower part of spine only. Radicular is another type in which the injury or nerve root will radiate the pain not only in the lower spine but also in legs and buttocks.Symptoms of lower spine pain are that pain prevailing in the lower part of spine continuously, pain after prolonged sitting or standing, numbness in leg, thigh, and feet, tightness in the back, hip, standing straight, changing the posture, walking may be a herculean task. Acute or sub-acute back pain may be for few days or weeks. It may be reduced on taking rest or with proper exercise. Chronic pain is one in which pain lasts for more than 3 months. Very severe pain is encountered, do not heal with initial treatment, needs to identify the cause and even it may need surgical treatment. Different treatments like home, medicines, surgery are available depending on the patient’s injury condition. In most of the cases combination of treatment works better. Self-remedies like taking short interval rest. Do not give more strain to the lower part of the spine Modification of activities by avoiding the position and work that creates pain. You should not sit continuously for more than 20 minutes. You should stretch or walk for some time. Heat or ice therapy also gives a temporary relief. The painkillers can be used to arrest the pain immediately. Prevention for taking care should be done carefully and consistently. Surgery is not the first solution, so, doctor will try with non-surgical methods. “Muscle relaxants” can be used to improve the movement of tensed muscles, and hence relieves pain.” Narcotic medicines” can be used for short time and acute pain. For some patients back, braces can work to give comfort and reduces pain. “Epidural steroids injections” give instant relief. For compressed nerve root, this can be used. Surgery is the last solution for correcting these problems permanently. Surgery is considered if the pain persists after 6 to 12 weeks of non-surgical treatment. With modern technological devices nowadays, surgery becomes easier. But, some surgery takes more recovery period. For pressing of the nerve root surgery is the only solution. These are done very quickly, and recovery time is also less. One day hospital stay will do. Soft tissues between the bones are removed and replaced with bone or metal by fusion surgery. Chiropractic care along with cardiovascular exercise is the cure for lower back pain. Exercise plays a vital role in curing acute and chronic back pain and improves the quality of life.
Muscle Spasms
It is caused because of more usage of muscles, overstretching, dehydration and electrolytic disorder. It occurs suddenly and very intense. It affects soft tissues in any part of the body. You can overcome this by doing a specific exercise, stretching. The spasm frequently occurs in the walls of the hollow organs. The pain due to spasm will not be continuous. The pain during menstrual cramps, diarrhea, gallbladder pain, and kidney stone. “Dystonia’s” is a particular form of muscle spasms in which the problem is with the chemicals that are used to transmit signals from and to the brain. Medication will help in curing it. Magnesium rich foods can be taken. Reducing weight if you are overweight, wearing low heel shoes, can also a remedy. Proper exercise, warming up before playing any sport, drinking sufficient water or any juice to avoid dehydration will give a solution to this problem. A chiropractor can do the manual manipulation to cure this problem.Chronic Back Pain
The depressed feeling goes in hand with this type of problem. Less appetite, sleeping difficulty, loss of interest in all activities, less interest in sex, trouble with concentration, mood swings and so on. It is acute long-term in nature. Causes may be due to “Arthritis,” “spinal stenosis,” disc injury. Physiotherapy is one of the best treatment for chronic back pain. Aerobic exercise, flexibility yoga, retraining postures. The lifestyle changes like not lifting heavy materials, not doing strenuous work, avoid activities that give you pain. Changes in diet reducing fat, refined sugar, processed foods. Injections help in curing nerve blocks temporarily reduces pain. Alternative treatments like “Chiropractic,” “electrical stimulation,” “Acupuncture” may also give some solutions. Drugs can be used to reduce the pain by the advice of the doctor.We all experience a little back pain now and then especially after doing bending tasks like mopping and gardening. However, if you have ever experienced persisting back pain, you know what an agonizing experience it can be for the human body. It can mess your daily routine and affect your emotional wellbeing. If your pain persists for 12 to 15 weeks, then it's considered chronic, and you need to be attended to by a pain specialist. It could be due to several causes ranging from injury and trauma to disease and infection. In this article, we'll focus on three conditions that could be the cause of your pain.
Degenerative Disc Disease
In between your spine vertebrae is thin and highly fragile cartilage. When this cartilage deteriorates, the vertebrae bones begin to rub and touch each other causing you pain. The degree of the pain depends on the extent of degeneration. This condition is what is known as degenerative disc diseaseCauses
The cartilage deterioration results from loss of water in the cartilage. Doctors have always attributed this loss of water to aging although this isn't always the case. This disc degeneration over time brings adjacent vertebrae together resulting in impingement of the nerves making you feel pain and inflammation.Treatment
Once the doctor detects you have degenerative discs, you will be put under cortisone and pain medication for the inflammation. However, if you're under cortisone for a long time, you're likely to experience side effects like weight gain, increased appetite, cataracts, diabetes, salt retention, high blood pressure, water retention, osteoporosis and stomach ulcers among others. Physical therapy treatment in the form of exercise has however shown more favorable results especially if you work with a chiropractor. Other ways you can minimize the pain is by using a back belt or special pillows and cushions to help you maintain a good posture.Sciatica
Sciatica is the feeling of numbness, pain or tingling caused by an irritation of the sciatic nerve roots. The sciatic nerve is formed by nerve roots that connect your spine to your lower back and runs all the way to the lower leg through the back of your thighs. By the way, it's the largest nerve of the body. You'll feel pain from sciatica from the lower back, down to the back of the thighs and then further down to the knees.Causes
If you have sciatic nerve pain, it could be due to several things among them slipping of the disc, age-related spinal cord narrowing, pinched nerves due to injury, degenerative disc disease discussed above and improper posture. Other causes include infections around the lumbar spine and internal bleeding. In some cases, although rare, sciatica can be caused by non-spine related conditions like pregnancy and tumor.Treatment
Sciatica causes excruciating pain that starts from your back and goes down to the buttock area and then all the way down to your leg. This pain is sometimes coupled with tingling and weakness. It can be treated via several methods like exercises and physical therapy. By having a regular exercise program, you're bound for a quick recovery, and you're also less likely to have recurrent episodes of pain. Another method is acupuncture, an ancient Chinese pain treatment procedure, massage therapy and reflexology among others. Sometimes, however, sciatica improves on its own without any treatment.Spinal Stenosis
This condition is characterized by unusual narrowing of the spinal canal and therefore compressing both the spinal cord and nerves that go through the canal. This compression, in turn, leads to nervous system problems. It's caused by the normal spinal wears and tears that make the ligaments connecting the spinal cord and bones to thicken. The result is the narrowing of the spinal canal causing pinching or compression of the nerves. This produces symptoms of pain, and you can develop walking difficulties as a result.Causes
Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of spinal stenosis. This is because osteoarthritis causes the formation of bone spurs and these growths constrict the spinal space. Another cause is direct trauma to the spine which can inflame the soft tissue or result in bone fractures. Tumors to the spinal cord are also another cause as they aggravate and irritate the nerves. One last cause is living a sedentary lifestyle. A lack of physical activity especially in the senior population is also a contributor to spinal stenosis.Treatment
Treatment for spinal stenosis aims to both relieve the pain associated with the condition and also to eliminate the root cause to prevent a relapse. Just like the two other conditions discussed above, treatment can be administered through a medical or physical approach. The medical approach involves the use of steroids, corticosteroid and non-steroidal medications for mild pain. Over the counter, you find them with the names prednisone, ibuprofen, and naproxen. But for extreme pain, opioids like oxycodone can be administered but with strict supervision.Physical therapy is done in the form of stretching and flexibility exercises. These are extremely helpful as they also prevent recurrence of the pain. Because as mentioned above, a sedentary lifestyle is a contributor to this condition and if you go back to that lifestyle after treatment. It's more than likely pain episodes will recur. Lastly, if you have an extreme case of decompression, then surgery would be required. This surgery relieves the pressure around the affected areas and therefore reducing the pain considerably. Rarely, however, do patients have to undergo surgery as treatment via medication or physical exercises and therapy work well for many of them.
As we've seen, untreated back pain can cause you a lot of discomforts and make your life feel unbearable. Intervention and treatment should be done early enough to avoid the chronic pain since early detection of pain and appropriate treatment leads to a pain-free life. Early intervention includes things like nutritious diet, regular physiotherapy, pain management techniques and medication. So if you've been experiencing back pain and your sick and tired of it controlling your life, then I recommend you see a pain specialist like a chiropractor.
Back ailments are not something new in the society. Statistics show that people aged 50 years and above suffer from back pain ailments compared to younger people. Also, back pains have caused deaths. About 3.5 % of the world population dies from back pains, and about 9.5 suffer from severe back pains. Over the years, doctors and scientists have been able to discover different back ailments. Some of the most commons include Sciatica, back injury, low back pain among others. The following are the common back pains;
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbar Herniated Disc is a back problem that mostly occurs along the lower back. It happens when there is a disruption of the outer ring of which in turn causes the central tissues to bulge outwards beyond the outer rings. Mostly occurs as a result of age-related issues. Also, sudden motions can lead to Lumbar Herniated Disc. Also, carrying of heavy objects for example metals can also lead to the disruption of the inner disc leading to the occurrence of the disease. Individuals who happen to be overweight can easily contract the disease because the discs will have to support additional weight exerted by the body.This may contribute heavily to lumbar Herniated disc. Also, people who have a sedentary lifestyle, have a higher risk of experiencing a slippery disc. This is because they have no time for exercises. This disease is more common in men than women.
Also, going by age, the more you get older, the higher chances of you experiencing a slippery disc. The disc in our body contains essential water. As you get older, the disk on your body loses most of its protective water, and this can lead to the slippery of the disc with ease.
How is This ailment diagnosed and treated?
First, a doctor has to diagnose the situation by looking at the source of the pain first. This is then followed by checking the nerve function and strength. This is through image scans such as X rays and scans. The treatment involves surgery or administration of antibiotics based on the level of discomfort experienced by the patient. Also, exercises are significant in that they help a lot, especially with a physical therapist. Also, avoid lifting heavy objects and take pain relievers when need be.The disease can also be prevented by avoiding sitting down for long hours. It is advisable to do more exercises. If the lumbar Herniated disc is not treated on time, there is a risk of permanent damage to the nerve.
The signs and symptoms that come with this disease include a sharp pain along the spine and also nerve pains in the legs.
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
A sacroiliac joint is a joint that is formed when the right and left iliac bones are connected to the Sacrum. So, a sacroiliac joint pain refers to the disorder in the movement of the joints occurring at the bottom of the spine where the left and right iliac bones connect with the Sacrum. Thia results in pain especially in the lower back and the legs. It can also lead to the inflammation of the joints, a condition called Sacroilitis. Generally, a sacroiliac joint pain is the pain in those three joints that result when the joints move either too fast or too slow.What are some of the causes of Sacroiliac joint pain?
One of the significant causes of Sacroiliac joint pain is the age-related issues occurring in the spine and the joints. This is because, as you get older, significant changes are occurring including the weakening of the bones. This leads to joint pains. Also, when you experience major injuries, you can get the ailment. These include car accidents, or being hit by a hard object on the back leading to dysfunction of the sacroiliac joint. Lack of exercises especially back related exercises, and abnormal movements can worsen the situation. The lifting of heavy objects also contributes majorly to the ailment causing severe back pain. Finally, overweight or being obese is another factor.The following are signs and symptoms of this disease: Signs include sharp pains in the lower back, especially during movement. Also, tiredness an experiencing difficulty while sitting is also another sign. There is a continuous stiffness in the area affected by the disease. Finally, a regular burning sensation around the pelvic region.
How can you prevent Sacroiliac joint pain?
1.) Avoid carrying heavy objects on your back as they have negative consequences. 2.) Regular exercises to keep your body fit. 3.) Taking prescribed medicine by a professional medical officer. 4.) Surgery can be done in case the disease is very serious.Pinched Nerve
A pinched nerve is a disease occurring as a result of too much pressure exerted on the nerve from the nearby tissues. Such tissues include bones, muscles, cartilage, and tendons. This pressure exerted on the nerve disrupts the nerve function which leads to pain, weakness and sometimes numbness.A pinched nerve occurs in a variety of places such as the wrist and the legs and can lead to lack of movements in the affected area especially in the limbs. This affects the muscles, and it can take a while for the nerve to regain its normal functional status.
This condition can cause tissue to malfunction. It is caused by Wrist arthritis, stress from work and obesity among many more factors.
Some of the signs and symptoms of Pinched nerves include:
1.) Sharp or burning pain in the affected area. 2.) There is a tingling pain as if you are being injected with hundreds of needles at the same time. 3.) The weakening of muscles causing zero movements in the affected region.Finally, if these signs and symptoms continue for several days, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Some of the risk factors experienced by a pinched nerve include Diabetes, Obesity, Pregnancy and also overstaying on the bed. When it comes to prevention of this disease, it is very simple, Maintain good position while sitting, being flexible while exercising and limiting repetitive exercises such as writing.
Finally, it important to take note of these diseases because they are here with us in the society and doing the right exercises is important. Also, cautious should use the keyword when dealing with these diseases.
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” this saying is well suited for spinal related problems. If we take proper care of our body by having correct spinal posture, nutrition, Lifestyle, exercise will help us to lead a healthy and happy life.