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Back pain is the most prevalent reason people miss work and seek medical attention. Moreover, it can be quite debilitating and uncomfortable. It can be caused by injuries, activities, or medical conditions. People of any age can suffer from back pain for various reasons. As people get older, they are more likely to develop back pain.

Below are some of the facts everyone should be aware about back pain.

CAUSES OF BACK PAIN

The cause of back pain may not be identified through a simple imaging study or test. The following conditions are commonly associated with back pain:

Structural Problems

• Muscle or Ligament Strain
• Bulging or Ruptured Disks
• Arthritis
• Osteoporosis

Strain

Back pain commonly stems from strain, tension, or injury. Frequent causes of back pain through strain are:

• Strained muscles or ligaments
• A muscle spasm
• Muscle tension
• Damaged disks
• Injuries, fractures, or falls

Activities that can lead to strains or spasms include:

• Lifting something improperly
• Lifting something that is too heavy
• Making an abrupt and awkward movement

WHEN YOU SHOULD VISIT YOUR CHIROPRACTOR

The pain often goes away without treatment, but if it occurs with any of the following people should see their chiropractor:

• Weight loss
• Fever
• Inflammation or swelling on the back
• Persistent back pain, where lying down or resting does not help
• Pain down the legs
• Pain that reaches below the knees
• A recent injury, blow or trauma to the back
• Urinary incontinence
• Difficulty urinating
• Fecal incontinence, or loss of control over bowel movements
• Numbness around the genitals
• Numbness around the anus
• Numbness around the buttocks

TOP 10 FACTS ABOUT BACK PAIN BY WORLD CHIROPRACTORS ASSOCIATION

Some of the world’s leading chiropractor researchers have put together the infographic below to help dispel some of these outdated ideas and beliefs.

1. Despite the fact that persistent back pain can be frightening, it is rarely dangerous.
2. Back pain is not caused by getting older.
3. Severe tissue damage is rare with persistent back pain.
4. Back pain is difficult to diagnose with scans.
5. Movement and exercise can cause back pain.
6. Poor posture is not the cause of back pain.
7. A weak core is not what causes back pain.
8. Loading and bending your back every day will not wear it out.
9. Pain flare-ups do not mean you are injuring yourself
10. Strong drugs, injections, and surgeries don’t usually work

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