Lumbago
Bad postures, overexertion of physical exercises and improper lifting/carrying weight are some of the most frequent causes of lumbago.
When nerves in and around the low part of the spine become pinched, it can provoke pain or cause muscle contractures.
Lumbalgo is produced when the muscles around the lower back contract,severely limiting movement causing the sensation of being “stuck.” This often occurs from poor postures which overload the spine and cause the muscle surround to contract, protecting the weak zone whether from a sudden improper movement or continued poor posture.
Benefits of chiropractic care for Lumbago
Increase the recovery time and help to prevent future problems
Correctly align the pelvis and spine
Eliminates pressure on the surrounding nerves and discs
Lumbago can also be caused by:
Scoliosis
Spondylolisthesis
Arthritis
Lumbar stenosis
Pregnancy
Kidney stones
Infections
Endometriosis
Fibromialgia
How can chiropractic help?
The chiropractor will perform a series of neurological exams specifically pertaining to the lumbar spine and pelvis to verify the affected nerves and muscle imbalances along the spine.
Exercises and ergonomic advice to strengthen and protect the lumbar spine
Specific, safe chiropractic adjustments to eliminate the pinched nerves within the spine that align the vertebrae to their correct position, stabilizing the muscles around the spine while correcting overall posture.
Demonstrated: Chiropractic adjustments help improve low back pain
One study showed:
“Chiropractic adjustments, apart from being safe and effective, are faster and less costly than other treatment methods. In chronic pain it provides the same relief in the short term and long term achieving better results than medication.”
According to the Research Foundation at Parker College of Chiropractic:
“87% of patients stated significant improvement in their low back pain with chiropractic adjustments.”
A study from the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) stated that:
“Patients should try chiropractic in the treatment of their low back pain because many cases, surgery is unnecessary ,and should only be considered if all other conservative therapies fail.”
“Only 1.5% of patients who underwent chiropractic care needed surgery.”
The American Chiropractic Association(ACA) concluded in a study:
“Chiropractic care saves 40% in health care costs in comparison to generally medical attention.”
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