Back pain. Those two words can strike fear into the manliest man of all men. It is something that can strike suddenly and leave you in a pile on the floor or it can be a dull pain that you have come to associate as your 'constant companion'. Back pain can make it impossible to sit up, stand, walk or stretch. Back pain can make one's life miserable.

Back pain is one of the most common reasons that people miss work. In fact, back pain is said to affect 80% of Americans at some point in their lives. It can come in many different forms. Some will experience pain in their low back, while some will have middle back pain and still others will have pain in their upper back.

What are some of the causes?

The causes for back pain are varied and many. It is important to understand that back pain is a symptom of an underlying condition to be treated. Back pain is not a diagnosis itself. It is important to determine exactly what the cause is of the back pain.

One cause may be due to structural problems. This means that there may be a misalignment in your spine which will result in tension, spasms and pain. There may be a breakdown of the intervertebral discs between the vertebrae. As people age, the discs can tend to lose their ability to 'cushion' in between the vertebrae.

Injuries can also cause back pain. They can be short term or if left untreated can turn into a chronic problem. A sprain or a tear in the muscles and ligaments can happen very quickly and easily which can result in back pain.

Osteoarthritis is another reason. When the bones become weak and porous due to this disease they lose their ability to support in the manner that they used to.

What can I do to fix my back pain?

There is a solution to your back pain problems. It is chiropractic. Chiropractic has been around for more than 100 years and they are trained to treat problems with the spine. They are often referred to as 'bone doctors'. They are not like a traditional MD and do not prescribe medication but rather prefer to take a more natural approach to healing.

Chiropractic is non-invasive, drug-free and looks at the whole person. Many people have reported that they felt immediate relief after visiting a chiropractor. Chiropractic is also gaining more recognition worldwide. In fact, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence in the UK has recommended spinal manipulation therapy as a treatment that provides results and reduces back pain.

If you are looking for a more natural approach to healing your back pain problems then you should consider chiropractic. Your chiropractor will look at your situation carefully and decide what plan of action to take to ensure you get rid of your back pain as soon as possible.