| Description: | Lower back pain, also called lumbar spine pain, is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Lower back pain is the most common reason for missed work and the second most common reason for a doctor’s visit. Lower back pain can affect anyone. The lower back is made up of five moveable vertebra and numerous muscle groups. Research at The American Chronic Pain Association shows chiropractic adjustments are a safe and reliable treatment for the lower back pain. Lower back pain can come from the intervertebral joints, facets, disc, ligaments, muscles and nerve roots. Lower back pain can stay at the lower back or travel downward into the buttock, legs, and feet. It can affect one or both legs. Shooting, sharp, tingling and numbness down the legs can accompany more serious lower back pain. Over 80% of Americans will suffer from Lower Back Pain in their lives. Most pain stems from muscle strain, injury, overuse or some of the following: Spondylolisthesis, Osteoarthritis, Herniated Disc, Degenerative Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis. Other not common condition of the spine could also lead to pain in the spinal region. Piriformis syndrome, sacroiliac joint disfunction and spinal tumors. It’s important for a lower back pain specialist to help start a treatment plan that works for you. Call, or request your appointment online today at Allen Health Chiropractic in Allen Texas. |
