Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability in America with over half of working, adult Americans admitting to having had back pain symptoms. Back pain causes millions of Americans to lose time at work and it costs them millions of dollars spent on pain relief and medical care. If you suffer from back pain Frisco TX, then you know how debilitating it can be.
Why does there seem to be an epidemic of back pain in Texas, in the United States and around the world? The main reason is that we walk on two feet instead of four. The human back is a complicated structure of bones, ligaments and muscles that has often been called a marvel of biological engineering. Unfortunately, it was engineered by natural selection for walking on all fours. To free our hands for making and using the tools we needed to survive, humans began walking upright, which is extremely awkward and puts an incredible amount of vertical pressure, that it was never intended to support, on the spine.
In addition to the pain nature inflicts on us, we cause further trauma through accidents, sports injuries, poor posture and obesity and these can lead to sprained ligaments, pulled muscles, injured joints and ruptured disks. Many of the ways we injure our backs are unavoidable but there are some things we can do to reduce the risk of spinal injury and minimize back pain Frisco TX.
- Maintain a healthy weight and eat well. Excess weight puts even more pressure on the spine.
- Quit smoking. Smoking constricts blood flow to spinal tissues.
- Remain active and avoid prolonged periods of bed rest and inactivity.
- Stretch or warm up before any physical activity.
- Wear comfortable shoes with low heels. High heels push the lower back forward and cause the
hips and spine to be misaligned.
- Sleep on medium firm mattresses to minimize spinal curves.
- Use knees to lift. Don't bend over to lift or twist when lifting.
If you already have back pain Frisco TX, consider chiropractic treatment. Chiropractic manipulation of the spine is safe and effective and reduces the need for pain-killing drugs and invasive surgical procedures. At Life Changing Chiropractic in Frisco, we know back pain and how it affects your everyday life. We can assess your back pain and decide on a course of treatment that will alleviate your symptoms. Call us at 972-584-0833 to schedule an appointment. And visit our website at www.lifechangingchiro.com to learn more about how chiropractic can help you.
back pain frisco tx
Life Changing Chiropractic
11477 Custer Road Suite 106
Frisco, Texas 75035
(972) 584-0833
