ChiroCare of FloridaOne of the most common complaints we hear from patients is that they experience lower back pain when bending over. However, to address this issue and enable them to live pain-free lives, we must first identify the cause to develop an effective and individualized treatment plan. Many people believe that lower back pain when bending over isn't a serious medical issue such as sciatica, but rather just a fact of life. We're here to let you know that this isn't true, and you don't have to live this way.
Lower back pain, particularly when bending over, can be a sign of more complex underlying conditions. Massages may not be enough, but the good news is that with the proper chiropractic care many individuals go on to receive nearly complete alleviation of their symptoms without surgery.
If you're suffering from lower back pain when bending over or any other type of pain or discomfort associated with your spine, muscles, bones, and more, book an appointment with ChiroCare of Florida to discuss personalized back pain treatment and more.
Our chiropractic doctors are here to share more about the possible causes of lower back pain as well as treatment options that may be helpful in solving the issue so that you can back to living the life you deserve. Ask about a full body chiropractic adjustment today.
How Do You Know When Lower Back Pain Requires Medical Attention?
Many individuals assume that lower back pain is simply a condition they have to live with. After all, nearly everyone experiences the aches and pains of life, and many think it's just part of getting older, right? Often, this is not the case. There is almost always an underlying cause of lower back pain.
If you are wondering when is the appropriate time to seek treatment from a medical professional such as a chiropractor, the answer is now. A chiropractor can evaluate your spine and entire muscular-skeletal system to identify any issues that may be causing the pain and then develop a treatment plan to begin on the path to recovery.
Treatment can begin virtually as soon as possible after an initial consultation, a brief review of your medical history, and a discussion regarding your goals and plans for treatment.
Causes of Lower Back Pain
There are several leading causes of lower back pain, though this list is not comprehensive. These are the causes and conditions we see most frequently in patients who visit our offices with the primary complaint of lower back pain.
Repeated or Sudden Strain
Strains are among the top reasons individuals suffer lower back pain when bending over. This type of pain is commonly seen in those who work in manual labor, frequently lifting heavy objects. The repeated action can strain or sprain muscles and ligaments in your lower back, leading to chronic pain.
Additionally, a sudden strain can cause pain. Lifting an object the wrong way or making a sudden movement that misaligns your spine can lead to pain in the lower back. This sort of strain can lead to muscle spasms, which often cause lasting pain.
Bulging, Ruptured, or Herniated Discs
Each vertebra in your back has a disc both above and below it that acts as cushions for your spine. This is how your spinal bones avoid friction and wear and tear. When a disc experiences damage, it can lead to significant pain. If you damage a disc in between the vertebrae in your lower back, that's where you'll experience the most discomfort.
When discs bulge or rupture, they place pressure on nerves. Similarly, a herniated disc occurs when the soft center of one of these spinal cushions pushes through a crack in the tougher exterior casing and places pressure on a nerve.
Arthritis
When people think of arthritis, they often think of pain in the hand and fingers, or perhaps the knees. The reality is that it can also affect your back. Arthritis is a chronic medical condition that leads to inflammation of the joints that can cause pain, stiffness, numbness, decreased range of motion, and more. The condition typically worsens over time, particularly without the proper treatment such as chiropractic care.
Osteoarthritis in particular is known for causing pain in the lower back. It's a chronic condition where the protective tissue at the ends of bones such as the vertebrae in your back and cartilage wears down over time.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is another chronic condition that affects your bones, so it makes sense that it would impact the vertebrae in the lower back. With osteoporosis, bones become weaker and more brittle over time. While in normal conditions the body regenerates bone tissue over time to maintain strength, with osteoporosis the body fails to do so, causing porous and weak bones. This can lead to fractures in the lower back, which undoubtedly cause quite a bit of pain.
How a Chiropractor Can Help
If you're experiencing lower back pain when bending forward or any other type of pain in your spine, bones, or muscles, a chiropractor can likely help. Treatment techniques such as spinal adjustments are often the best way to address such pain, as are ancillary treatments such as physical therapy, acupuncture, and more.
At ChiroCare of Florida, we create highly individualized treatment plans and therapy for each of our patients to uniquely address their specific conditions and pain.
Schedule an Appointment Today
With ten locations throughout South Florida, extended evening hours, and weekend appointments available, there's no reason to put off seeking treatment for lower back pain when bending over any longer. Our chiropractors have more than 100 years of combined experience and are here to help you start on the path to pain relief and to restore function.
Call us today to schedule an initial consultation or your regular appointment at (877) 388-2165. Our friendly representatives will briefly review your medical history and insurance information prior to your first visit and inform you of your benefits so you'll know precisely what your financial responsibility is toward treatment before you even arrive.
Here at ChiroCare of Florida, we pride ourselves on helping as many South Florida residents as possible to solve their back pain and spinal issues.
