Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common conditions seen in our Upland chiropractic office.

It can happen to anyone. In fact, the National Institute of Health notes that 80 percent of adults will experience back pain at some point in their life.

We have seen patients crawl into our office after sneezing. Many have experienced back pain because they bent over to tie their shoes. It is often times not the major traumas that lead to back pain, but the accumulation of microtraumas that cause damage.

Back pain is commonly associated with:

  • Muscle spasms
  • Pain while sitting or standing for long periods of time
  • Pain while bending forward
  • Trouble lifting heavy (sometimes light) objects
  • Numbness and tingling in the legs and/or feet
  • Sciatic or leg pain
  • Pain in the groin

Common Misconception About Back Pain

Many wait for their back pain to just “go away.” While the pain can sometimes start to decrease overtime, it is usually because the body begins to compensate to relieve pressure off the nerve. This can not only lead to further back pain in the future, but it can cause issues in other parts of the spine. It is not uncommon for people to experience lower back pain, and begin to feel mid back pain days to weeks later.

Lower Back Pain Affects The Quality Of Life

Once we begin to feel back pain, it can cause restrictions in our activities. One of the biggest restrictions is going to work. The American Family Physician notes that low back injuries lead to 149 million days of work lost and $28 billion in productivity.

It also begins to affect activities with the family, exercise, and hobbies. Because of this, it affects many areas of health. Lack of exercise can lead to obesity, heart issues, and even contribute to diabetes.

Mental health is also another factor. Research has shown that depression is 3 to 4 times more likely in chronic back pain patients than the general population (Sullivan, Reesor, Mikail & Fisher, 1992). The extent of low back pain goes beyond just pain. It affects the overall health.

This is why, our chiropractic office in Upland focuses on correcting back pain. It is just not about pain, but it is getting you to live a higher quality of life.