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Lower Back Pain

For some people, lower back pain feels like just a niggle, but for others, it can mean they can’t go for a walk with their family, lift and carry things at work, or compete in the sports they love to play.
Lower back pain is now the leading cause of disability worldwide. Over 500,000,000 people are affected by back pain at any one time

Lower back pain causes

One of the frustrating things for those with back pain is that doctors often don’t know what’s causing the pain, because most of the time the pain is due to a change in the way your back is moving and functioning, which changes the way your brain senses what is going on in your back. Scientists now know that the feeling of pain is something your brain decides that you should experience – if it believes you have some tissue damage.

Pain Relief

Research studies have shown that instead of taking muscle relaxants, opioids, or other drugs, people with back pain should first consider seeing a chiropractor or another non-drug-based healthcare provider.

This is because chiropractic care can improve the way your spine functions, change the way your brain functions, and have a big impact on the pain and disability you’re feeling in your back.

References

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  7. Vining R, Long CR, Minkalis A, et al. Effects of Chiropractic Care on Strength, Balance, and Endurance in Active-Duty U.S. Military Personnel with Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Altern Complement Med 2020;26(7):592-601.
  8. Goertz CM, Long CR, Vining RD, et al. Effect of usual medical care plus chiropractic care vs usual medical care alone on pain and disability among US service members with low back pain: A comparative effectiveness clinical trial. JAMA Network Open 2018;1(1):e180105.