Chiropractic Care for Low Back Pain

Henderson Chiropractic Center

Low back pain can result in millions of dollars worth of lost work and suffering every day. Causes are improper sitting or lifting, over-exertion, trauma or inherited spinal abnormalities. Other causes such as heavy lifting, stretching and exercise can cause a strain, spasm or sprain in the muscles and connective tissues of the lower back. Most lower back pain is the result of an injury. Pain may also be caused by a herniated disc, sciatica or by degenerative disorders like arthritis and osteoporosis. Stress, obesity, lifestyle and other potentially serious medical disorders can cause lower back pain. Chiropractic care is safer and often more effective than surgery. Many of the pain-sensing nerves of the spine are in the facet joints, the two interlocking “fingers” at the back of each spinal bone. The normally smooth surfaces on which these joints glide, can become rough, irritated and inflamed. Another cause of low back pain can be a bulging disc putting pressure on the spinal cord or a nearby nerve root. The result is often numbness, tingling or pain down the leg. The chiropractic approach is to help restore a more normal motion and position of affected spinal bones by specific chiropractic adjustments. The simplicity and success of this approach has been documented in numerous research projects and has helped many patients avoid risky surgery.