Question
Hello Dr. Levine:

I have a concern, I've been having lower back pain since I was 20, ever since I improperly lifted heavy weight off the ground. This has been going on for 7 years. Although I can perform normal activities without trouble. The moment I start to put slight strain on my lower back, I notice that a few moments later that I have a pain in the lower lumbar area. I take it that my condition is common, but I'm also in dental school training to be a health professional. Since good posture is important and maintaining back health is very important, I would like to know how I can get rid of or even reduce my condition.

Thanks

Answer
Hello Jason. You obviously have a valid concern. In much the same way as a Dentist would not diagnose via Internet, I feel that the best I can advise is to get a full bio-mechanical Chiropractic exam. Dentists and dental professionals place a repetitive strain on their spine and certainly this is the time to find out how to deal with the problem.