Spinal Manipulation Improves Quality of Life to those with Lower Back Pain
Apr 26, 2022 -- Posted by :Remember being told when you were a kid to sit up straight and stop slouching all time?
In this article you are going to find out why posture and spine health is so important when it comes to avoiding or reducing the risk for lower back pain issues. Calculated back in 1981, a neutral stating position will place about 100 pounds per square inch of pressure on the disk in the lower back. Now just by laying down flat on your back can drastically lower the pressure down to only 25 pounds per square inch. Click here for a link from the NIH to see what the experts have to say on spinal manipulation versus prescription drug therapy on patients with lower back pain.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35351337/
In conclusion the article above states that long term recipients of spinal manipulation having higher self-reported rates of health related quality of life and satisfaction with treatment than those participating in the prescription drug therapy.
So, if you are experiencing back pain, lower back pain, or pain in the coccyx and type in pain management near me or chiropractor near me, you may find Coast Chiropractic Centers with Dr. Timothy Harcourt, me, comes up.
You may wonder, “Do I need an MRI scan of my back and who in my area can refer me?”
Also, if you feel leg pain it may indicate things are getting worse and may indicate a bulge on the disc or worse yet a herniated disc in your back. Some people will try stretching the lower back first to see if they get relief from their back pain. Pain very low in the lower back may be originating from the coccyx or tailbone. A pulled muscle in the back generally will get better with rest. Persistent or worsening pain intensity and/or frequency necessitates a visit to see a professional around you.
Check out what the experts say about chiropractic care for back pain here:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32749874/
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