What is Causing my Back Pain?

Top Three Causes of Back Pain Seen by Our Boise Chiropractor

If you suffer from back pain, you are certainly not alone. It is one of the most common reasons people visit us at Active Health & Wellness. Our Boise chiropractor, Dr. Jason Watson provides treatments for pain in the upper or lower back with every treatment plan tailored to each individual patient. Our treatments not only help alleviate the pain, but they also determine the root cause of the pain so we can correct it. Although pain in the back is widespread enough for the Mayo Clinic to note most people will suffer from it at least once in their lives, the causes are not as varied. We consistently see three of the most common causes of back pain crop up, again and again.

Chiropractic Care Alleviates Pain and Corrects the Cause of Pain

Injuries are probably the most common cause of pain in the back. Sprains, strains and spasms can come from overuse, improper or heavy lifting, sports mishaps, or simply twisting or bending in an awkward direction or manner. Pain from an auto injury is very common, especially when a violent thrusting of the neck leads to injured ligaments from whiplash.

Structural problems are another cause of pain. These include chiropractic issues such as bulging or herniated discs, sciatica, and abnormal curvature of the spine and conditions like scoliosis. We have also seen consistent poor posture and subluxations, which are misalignments of vertebrae, lead to pain, usually in the upper back. The lower back can also be affected by pain from arthritis, specifically osteoarthritis that affects the joints, as well as osteoporosis, which can result in fractures in your vertebrae if they become brittle.

Stress rounds out the top three reasons of pain in the back. Your muscles tighten when you are under stress, leading to soreness and trigger points. Stress can also cause pain if you overweight, from the stress of the extra load on your bones. We can create a custom weight management program as well as advise on lifestyle changes to help reduce stress and get you to your goal weight.

Have you ever suffered from pain in your back? What was the cause?