Low back pain is a very common problem that affects most of us at some point in life. For some patients back pain is even a daily issue. Researchers have found low back-specific exercises can treat and prevent back pain. Like brushing our teeth, low back exercises are equally important in order to maintain, preserve, and optimize function. It can
In 2008, a study published in the journal Spine sought to identify EARLY PREDICTORS for low back pain. The effort is to reduce the number of low back pain (LBP) patients who go on to experience long-term disability. Researchers followed 1,885 low back injury claimants for a year. They later reviewed data collected during the first three weeks following their
Low back pain (LBP) is a very common problem that most of us have had at some point in life. In fact, about 80% of adults experience LBP in their lifetime. It’s the leading cause of job-related disability and missed work days. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 25% of adults have had a recent episode of
Statistically, low back pain is a condition that will affect nearly 90% of people. It’s both a leading cause of disability and the primary reason patients visit a chiropractor. In addition to manual therapies provided in the office, chronic low back pain patients are generally advised to stay or become more active. This not only aids in the recovery process
When treating patients with low back pain (LBP), chiropractors have three common goals. These include pain management, posture alignment or correction, and 3) prevention. When warranted, the use of corrective prescription foot orthotics can help achieve all three goals. In a 2017 study, researchers recruited 225 adult subjects with chronic low back pain (cLBP). They were randomly assigned to one
Low back pain is a VERY common condition. Research shows that up to 50% of the adult population in the United States will experience low back pain in any three-month period over the course of a year. Worse, low back pain can persist for months, years, and even longer! This can significantly reduce one’s ability to work, play, and enjoy
Low back pain (LBP) is the second most common reason for doctor visits in the United States. It is a condition that most of us will have at some point in our lives. Last month, we reviewed the wide acceptance of spinal manipulation as the treatment of choice for both acute and chronic LBP. Let’s take a look at what
Low back pain (LBP) is the single greatest cause of disability worldwide. It’s the second most common reason for doctor visits. Overall, LBP costs society more than $100 billion annually. This includes when factoring in lost wages, reduced productivity, and legal and insurance overhead expenses. Studies regarding the use of spinal manipulation(SM)—a form of treatment offered by chiropractors for LBP
The foot and ankle are unique in correspondence to each other. Their range of motion includes the front-to-back, hinge-like motion we associate with walking. The foot and ankle also provide the lateral or side-to-side movement needed to change directions quickly. A problem in the foot can alter the biomechanics of the ankles, knees, hips, pelvis, low back, and neck. This
It’s not possible to totally prevent low back pain (LBP). Individuals who regularly exercise appear to have a reduced risk for LBP. Fit adults who develop back pain may experience it less often, at a reduced intensity, and for a shorter duration than those who lead a more sedentary lifestyle. Which type of exercise is the best? A general rule
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
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