Low back pain is the top reason that people miss work around the world and if you have ever experienced it you know how debilitating, uncomfortable, and painful it can really be. Studies show that nearly 90% of the world population will experience low back pain at least once in their lives and of those nearly half will suffer from multiple episodes.
With low back pain at the top of the list in work related injuries there is no wonder that at a $50 billion per year treatment industry has been built up around the condition. On the list of most common neurological conditions only headache ranks higher.
Try to think of low back pain like you would the civil defense siren or the lights and sirens on police and emergency vehicles. Those sounds and lights are warnings and you should think of pain in the same manner.
The facet joint on the back side of each spinal vertebra is filled with nerves and if the bones are not moving in the correct manner the result is pain and discomfort. Another cause for low back pain may be the fibrous tissue called discs that act as shock absorbers between the spinal bones. Injury to the spine can cause the fluid in the in the area to bulge or become herniated putting pressure on the nerves. Once the cause of low back pain has been discovered there are several options that might be chosen as treatment.
- Bed RestOne method of treatment would be complete bed rest however studies have shown that prolonged bed rest may actually delay recovery and possibly even compound the problems.
- Physical TherapyAnother option is the administration of physical therapy. Physical therapy for spinal joints that are not working correctly really does not make sense. If the spine is not working correctly why would you want to aggravate the condition with repetitive moment?
- Pain SuppressionThis seems to be the option that most patients and some medical personnel opt for. They cover up the problem by removing the symptom. Wouldn’t it make better sense to simply correct the problem and allow the symptoms go dissipate on their own?
- SurgeryThe most drastic form of treatment is surgery. Laminectomy removes the offending joint and leaves the spinal cord exposed and vulnerable. Spinal fusion involves removing the disc that separates the bones and then fusing the bones together rendering them immobile. There are times when surgery is necessary and makes sense but before you jump on the surgery wagon you should understand that more than half of all back surgeries fail!
With the public becoming more aware of options when suffering from low back pain more and more are turning to chiropractic care as a first choice. They do this because chiropractic care is safe, non-invasive, healthy, and drug free. Chiropractic care concentrates on the health and well being of the entire body by discovering and treating the cause of low back pain conditions instead of merely treating the symptoms. Chiropractic adjustments can remove low back pain and restore natural range of movement and flexibility without the need for surgery.
If you want to cure your lower back pain and live in Brisbane, Australia check out our Brisbane Chiropractic Center and we’ll help you fix your lower back pain permanently instead of simply addressing the symptoms.