Lower back pain
Did you know? Lower back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. It can be experienced at any age, and most people experience lower back pain at least once in their life (1).
Risk factors for developing lower back pain include-
· Sitting for long periods
· Heavy lifting
· Bending or twisting
· Physical inactivity
· Stressful life events or depression
Lower back pain can often come in recurring episodes, and lead to repeated symptoms. In this way it can understandably be unpredictable and limiting on our lives. The impact of lower back pain is unique for every individual, as we all live unique lives and have unique lifestyles and responsibilities.
The effects of lower back pain have been shown to include-
· Impacted daily activities, like household chores, study, leisure, and sleep.
· Increased depression and anxiety
· More time off work, reduced productivity, and loss of employment
· Increased risk of falls
· Immobility and physical deconditioning, particularly in older people
· Chronic pain
· Sciatica in 5-10% of individuals with mechanical lower back pain.
What is recommended?
Thankfully, chiropractic care is proven to be beneficial in the treatment of lower back pain. If you have been suffering because of this common and limiting condition and want to regain control of your health and well-being, then contact us, and take the first step to achieving your health goals.
(Ref- Nice Guidelines, Back pain- low (without radiculopathy)) 1.World Health Organization.