Suffering from lower back pain? Dr. Michael Wilson at Kosak Chiropractic in Fairfield, CA, is dedicated to helping you find freedom through personalized care.
Common Causes of Lower Back Pain and How Chiropractic Care Can Help
Back pain in general is one of the most common complaints treated by chiropractors, and the lower back is the most common target for this pain. It’s no fun to deal with, but it’s also no surprise that so many people experience pain in this area, as it plays such an active role in our lives. Below, Dr. Wilson and the team at Kosak Chiropractic in Fairfield, CA, share some of the most common causes of lower back pain and how chiropractors can help.
Causes of Pain in the Lower Back
If you’re suffering from pain in your lower back, one of the following is likely the culprit.
- Misalignment
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Muscle strains
- Ligament injuries
- Spinal stenosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Nerve compression
Auto accidents, slips and falls, and similar events can lead to such problems. Age can also play a role, as the body changes the older we get. However, in most cases, these injuries are caused by regular habits and daily life, such as:
- Poor posture
- Repetitive motion
- Heavy lifting, especially without proper support or if done regularly for work
- Being sedentary
- Pregnancy
- Being overweight
Smoking can also play a role, as it can contribute to spinal disc dehydration. Even wearing shoes without proper support or having a musculoskeletal issue in the feet or lower legs can lead to problems in the lower back.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
Chiropractors can play a crucial role in eliminating or significantly reducing your pain in the lower back by first identifying the underlying injury and the reason that injury occurred. They’ll then develop a comprehensive treatment plan to address these issues.
For example, if your pain is caused by a misalignment and nerve compression due to poor posture, the treatment would focus on correcting the misalignment, relieving pressure from the nerve, and helping you develop better posture.
Comprehensive treatment plans will include a combination of techniques. The following are some of the most effective and common.
- Adjustments and manipulation
- Massage therapy
- Therapeutic exercises
- Lifestyle and nutritional guidance
- Electrical stimulation therapy
The combination used will depend on the individual’s needs to ensure the most optimal relief possible.
Experience life without lower back pain with the help of Dr. Wilson at Kosak Chiropractic in Fairfield, CA. Call (707) 426-1111 to schedule an appointment today.