Low/Mid Back Pain
Low back pain is the leading cause of disability around the world. In addition to the high percentage of people with low back pain, about 50% of people also report mid-back pain. These types of pain are usually associated with spine conditions that worsen over time. Low back and mid back pain usually adversely affect your daily activities for years if not addressed right away. While some health care providers merely hide the symptoms with harmful medications, at Advanced Spine & Posture, we use safe methods to alleviate the pain and also correct the underlying cause of the problem.
Fun Fact
In the United States, 31 million people suffer from low back pain.
At Advanced Spine & Posture, our health care providers will:
Diagnose the cause of your pain- Restore your spine range of motion
- Recommend corrective spine exercises
- Correct spine alignment with mechanical traction devices
- Suggest other back pain therapies
Call or visit us at any of our locations, and we’ll help you regain your normal health within the shortest time possible.
Brief Overview of Lower/Mid Back Pain
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke states that lower back pain is one of the leading causes of job-related disabilities. More than 80% of Americans will experience this condition at some point in their life.
The pain can result from:
- Abnormal spine alignment
- Muscle strain due to a sudden movement injury
- Certain degenerative conditions such as sciatica, herniated discs, and arthritis
Low/Mid Back Pain can either be short-lived or chronic (persisting for over three months). Some patients experience pain as an annoying ache, dullness, and tightness. Others feel sharp, stabbing, shooting type of pain. The pain can also radiate to other areas of your body including into the buttocks, hips, and thighs. Some people also experience numbness and tingling in the legs, feet, or toes from low back problems that begin to affect the nerves.
Acute low and mid pain can improve with conservative care, including medical, physical therapy, and chiropractic that we provide at our Advanced Spine & Posture locations. More severe problems can require management with one of our medical pain specialists. It is important to have your spine checked right away if you are experiencing mid or low back pain. Even though pain may come and go, most people will experience worsening pain over time due to the underlying problem itself getting worse.
Symptoms of Low/Middle Back Pain
Low and middle back pain symptoms depend on the underlying disorder, disease, or condition. For example, if the pain is because of arthritis, it is common to feel pain in other body joints. If it is due to pinched nerves, it could affect bowel and/or bladder function. Many people experience problems with sleep and fatigue as a result of underlying spine issues.
Least Known Causes of Low/Middle Back Pain
- ObesityThere is a positive correlation between back pain and obesity. The risk of back pain increases with an increase in weight. Overweight people can still get help with their pain with corrective treatment.
- OsteoarthritisDegenerative joint disease is one of the leading causes of disability and could lead to back pain.
- AgingOlder people are likely to experience middle pain due to reduced muscle mass, worsening posture, and a reduction of spine disc hydration.
Let Us Take Care of Your Low/Mid Back Pain Today
If you have been searching for relief for your low/mid back pain without finding a lasting solution, you can trust us to diagnose and treat your condition. Advanced Spine & Posture clinic is committed to providing excellent chiropractic care near you. Call or visit us today for excellent low/mid back pain treatment.
References
https://www.thegoodbody.com/back-pain-statistics/
https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/osteoarthritis.htm
https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/ss/slideshow-low-back-pain-overview
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321195#causes
https://www.dignityhealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/orthopedics/common-back-and-spine-injuries-and-conditions/middle-back-pain/
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