Tag: Lower Back Problems

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We live in a society that’s constantly on the go. It doesn’t matter whether you work in a blue collar manufacturing job or sit at a desk all day, our bodies are constantly being subjected to various injuries or being asked to do things repeatedly that aren’t natural. It’s no surprise that lower back pain is one of the most common complaints that doctors see on a daily basis. Lower back pain exercises are being prescribed more and more in lieu of medication for people.

As we all know, medications can be a double edged sword, especially pain medication. Pain medication can definitely remove any pain a person is feeling. The problem is, pain is a way for our bodies to tell us that we need to stop whatever it is we’re doing. If we don’t have that all important signal, we continue with our actions, ultimately resulting in worse injuries. At the very least, we wind up overdoing it and causing strains. Medications can also be addicting. Instead of helping you get through a rough patch and on the road to recovery, you become addicted. What was one prescribed to help is now harming. You wind up in worse shape than you were to begin with. Lower back exercises avoid that entire mess and get to heart of the problem.

Many lower back problems can be avoided entirely if you just take the time to learn how to do something properly and then take your time doing it. Instead of bending over to pick something up, bend at your knees and lift. Get help with moving something if you can. Use the various tools available today such as dollies or lower back belts to ensure you get the job done without hurting yourself.

If you sit at a desk all day, use lumbar support for your lower back. Get up and move around every hour or so. You don’t have to move far. The important thing is to just get up and stretch a bit. You’ll get your blood flowing again, making you feel more alert and awake. Your back will also appreciate the break and the chance to get into a position that’s more natural and comfortable.

There are many stretches a person can do that can go hand in hand with their lower back pain exercise routine. Gentle stretches, held for ten to twenty seconds can realign your spine and improve your flexibility. They will help keep your muscles strong and limber, allowing them to give you the support you need when you need to do something a little more strenuous than normal. They will also give you better posture which, as any chiropractor can tell you, helps your entire body function better.

Lower back pain exercise can also reduce the amount of lower back pain you experience. In making the muscles stronger, you make your back stronger, too. Having a strong back is a must for anyone wanting good health.

Chiropractic Care and Children

We all experience pain and discomfort at one time or another. This pain and discomfort can be caused by many factors, including injury, arthritis, and poor joint use. Pain is not a walk in the park. When children suffer the pain, it can be unbearable, for both them and parents. If your child complains of pain or difficulty moving, your first thought may be to take them to their primary care physician. Yes, you can, but why not opt for natural relief? You can get it with chiropractic care.

If you didnt already know, chiropractic care is a natural form of medicine. Patients can opt to take over-the-counter pain relievers, but they are rarely needed when proper treatment is sought. Chiropractic care involves manual therapy, also known as hand therapy. A child suffering from neck pain may need neck realignment or regular therapeutic massages. A child suffering from constant and severe headaches may need a vertebrae alignment. These treatments sound complicated, but they are all done with precision force and with the hands.

One of the first questions parents ask is about safety. Many wonder if chiropractic care is safe for children. Yes. In fact, it is safer than most forms of traditional medicine. Your childs primary care physician may prescribe pain reliever. Both prescribed and over-the-counter pain relievers are risky for children. There are many risks and typically some side effects. Chiropractors cannot prescribe medication. Most wouldnt want to anyways. Instead, natural treatment is sought and through the hands. The treatment will depend on the diagnosis made, but remember it is usually a joint adjustment or a therapeutic massage. These are 100% all natural and not risky.

Another important point parents, like yourself, are urged to consider is long-term relief. Many mistakenly believe that chiropractic care is long-term. It can be, but not always. Parents and chiropractors develop long-term treatment plans together. If your childs lower back problems were caused by improper posture, therapeutic massages or readjustment may be necessary, but continued treatment is usually rare. Your childs chiropractor will however discuss the importance of proper posture with you and your child and share helpful tips.

If your child needs long-term care, cost may be a concern. Although some classify chiropractic care as alternative medicine, many insurance companies extend coverage. Talk to your insurance provider and find a chiropractor that accepts it. If uninsured, inquire about payment plans.

As previously stated, a primary care physician may prescribe over-the-counter pain pills for the pain and offer a brace for support. These are only temporarily solutions to the problem. Many physicians only treat the symptoms, not the problem at hand. As previously stated, a child suffering from neck pain may need an adjustment or realignment. With chiropractic care, this is done with precise hand manipulation. A primary care physician is likely to write a prescription for pain pills, slap a brace on your child, and send them on their way.

As shown above, chiropractic care is safe for individuals of all ages, including children. Still, there are many ways that you can eliminate the need for chiropractic care. In fact, it might be a lot easier than you think. For starters, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) claims that poor quality backpacks and improper use can lead to lower back pain in children. So, if you are the parent of a school aged child, make sure your childs bag is less than 10% of their weight, do not let it hang too far below the waistline, keep pointy objects away from your childs back, and choose a backpack with wide and adjustable straps.

Another easy way to reduce pain and discomfort in children is encourage proper posture as a parent. This is particularly important today, as children spend many hours watching television, playing video games, and using a computer. Encourage your child to sit up straight. This simple step can later reduce the likelihood of back and neck pain.

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