Low Back Pain Relief
at Bence Chiropractic Wellness Center

Low back pain is the number one cause of disability in the United States. Around 80% of all people will suffer from low back pain at some point in their life. Low back pain is common because most people tend to sit for many hours due to their job and lifestyle. Sitting for long periods of time creates a weak core and tight hip flexor muscles. The core helps to stabilize the low back, so if the core is weak the low back is more prone to injury. It is important to address low back pain as soon as possible because typically by the time you feel pain the condition has been going on for a while prior to that.

The structures of the low back aid in keeping yourself upright and assist in hip movements that are needed for actions such as sitting and walking. Low back pain can be very debilitating to work life, home life and keeping you from the activities you enjoy doing.

A chiropractic examination can help to determine the root cause of your low back pain so that the proper course of treatment can take place. Chiropractic adjustments help your low back to have the proper motion and alignment so that nerve function can be at optimal performance.

How we treat lower back pain in Macomb, MI

When you come into our office for the first time, expect it to take up to an hour for a comprehensive exam and consultation. The first part of the exam is the detailed case history with a doctor that will attentively listen. Then posture checks along with neurological scans will be performed. Orthopedic tests are different positions the doctor will take you through in the low back area to help determine the cause of pain. Then x-rays will be taken of your low back to assess the lumbar curve, alignment, bone and disc health. The curve in your low back, lumbar curve, is of high importance because when there is not a proper curve, this causes stress and tension on your spinal nerves and spinal cord. When a nerve has stress on it, it loses its function.

When there is a misalignment in the spine this causes interference or stress on the nervous system, this is called a subluxation. Our nervous system is composes of the brain, spinal cord and the spinal nerves. The nervous system controls and coordinates every cell, organ and tissue in our body. When a subluxation is present, the nerve is not signaling to the brain at its full capacity. As a chiropractor, we find these subluxations in your spine and take the pressure of the nerve so that there is a full line of communication between the body and the brain. Subluxations are corrected through chiropractic adjustments that allow your spine to have the proper motion and alignment. If your headaches are being caused by a subluxation, then they won’t get better until that is addressed.
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Exercises for low back pain

Exercises help to strengthen muscles and to stabilize low back structures along with chiropractic adjustments. Theses exercises are great to do even if you are not experiencing low pain, we call it “flossing” you spine. You do these exercises twice a day, once first thing in the morning and then right before you go to bed. We show you how to do these exercises in our office and then give you a plan for you to do at home. We also have a wobble ball, which is an inflated balance disc that you sit on to do different movements to increase motion in your low back and keep your discs healthy.

Causes of Lower Back Pain

Bulging/Herniated Discs

Discs are fluid-filled structures between spinal bones, acting as shock absorbers and enabling motion.
Trauma or repetitive microtrauma can wear down discs, reducing motion and nutrient flow.
Dehydrated discs are more prone to injury.
Outer disc fibers wear down, and the inner nucleus bulges outward under pressure.
This pressure can cause low back pain and radiating leg pain due to nerve compression.

Degenerative Disc Disease

Common in older adults due to aging, lack of motion, and poor biomechanics.
Contributing factors: obesity, smoking, physical labor, or spinal trauma.
Degenerated discs shrink, reducing the space for nerves to exit the spine.
Chiropractic adjustments aim to restore alignment and motion in the lumbar spine to reverse degeneration.

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

The sacroiliac joint consists of the ilium (hip bone) and sacrum.
It accounts for 15-30% of low back pain cases.
Functions to absorb shock between the upper body and pelvis.
Causes include leg length discrepancy, hip imbalance, pregnancy, or repetitive stress.
Treatment involves chiropractic adjustments and pelvic region stretches to relieve pain.

Muscle Strain

Presents as a dull, achy pain worsened by movement.
Often caused by sudden overstretching, poor posture, or poor biomechanics.
While muscles typically heal on their own, proper care ensures correct healing.

Questions

What can I do to relieve my lower back pain in Macomb, MI?

Seek chiropractic care to help determine the cause of your lower back pain.

How do I tell if my lower back pain is a muscle or a disc?

A disc will typically present problems with pain down the leg or legs and the pain is felt when coughing or sneezing. A muscle will be a dull achy pain that is aggravated upon movement.

When should I see a chiropractor for low back pain?

You should address your low back pain sooner rather than later to make sure there isn’t a progression in the condition.

How can you tell if your spine is out of alignment?

A chiropractic examination can determine through xrays and palpation if your spine is out of alignment.

Low Back Pain Relief at Bence Chiropractic Wellness Center