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The Truth About Lower Back Pain and Sciatica


The core of the body or spine is the lumbar or low back region. Lower back pain can be caused by a lot of different things. Whether playing sports, lifting a heavy object in an improper manner or having a misalignment in the spine can cause walking problems, lower back pain is no joke.

The key thing to learn, is that pain is the body's way of screaming out for help. It is not something that should be shrugged off or masked with medicine. The first signs of pain in this region should be attended to immediately to reduce further injury and worsening the pain. Our chiropractors can assess and create a plan to use massage or adjustment methods to reduce the pain.

There are two main ways lower back pain is shown; a problem with the facet joints and the discs being dislodged. Starting with the facet joints, these are the interlocking fingers found at the back side of each spinal bone. Pain occurs when they do not move in conjunction with one another. The 'discs', which are actually soft, pulpy material in between bone, can bulge and protrude causing nerve damage. Both are incredibly painful and need special care when being treated.

Some patients may choose surgery, which is expensive and very risky in what is a vital area of the anatomy. Others are placed on high and frequent doses of strong medications. This only reduces swelling and/or pain but does not fight the originating problem. Using a chiropractor, a patient can have a personalized treatment plan, as every spine and problem are different, and here in Rockville we bring wellness and nutritional advice to speed up recovery.

Careful treatment is administered depending on the severity of the lower back pain. If the discs are at fault, then it could be something so simple as walking with more weight on one foot than the other which caused the nerve damage. Corrective treatment from a chiropractor is necessary for helping the body retain its natural balance and posture. This in turn gives the body a boost into healing itself.

The saying everything happens for a reason may apply here. If the facet joints become too static and lose range of motion then our treatment can help revive and restore their purpose. Applied forces in the correct regions and massages can help realign and bring the spine's mobility back to what it should be. This style of corrective treatment can be seen as being a natural and less invasive way of treating lower back pain and sciatica.

The body is designed to communicate with the brain by sending messages. If pain is felt, then something needs help and treatment. Medicines and medication only mask the problem, as they do not deal with the cause of the issue. Look for chiropractic treatment to help reduce lower back pain and bring mobility and flexibility back into your life. Here at The Spinal Correction & Wellness Center in Rockville and Gaithersburg, Maryland, we have a team who can create a chiropractic plan to reduce your pain.