Back pain is a very common problem among both men and women. Many individuals having trouble with this type of discomfort find chiropractic care to be a useful pain management strategy. You may experience significant results fairly quickly, depending on your own particular circumstances.

Arthritis and Acute Injuries

Back pain often is the result of many years of wear and tear on the musculoskeletal system, leading to arthritis in the vertebrae. In other cases, this discomfort is caused by an acute injury, such as a muscle strain after lifting something heavy.

Sprains happen to ligaments. A ligament is sprained when it is stretched far beyond its normal capacity. Sometimes the sprain actually causes a tear. In contrast, strains occur when a muscle or tendon is stretched too far. Tears also can happen to these soft tissues. These injuries may happen during athletic activities, but they can occur during the normal course of a day too.

Repetitive Strain

A chronic backache also can result from repetitive strain due to chronic improper posture. This may happen if you work at a job that requires bending over for many hours a day. People who hunch over a computer are susceptible to this problem as well. 

Herniated Discs

A herniated disc is a common source of back pain, especially among people at middle age or older. The soft gel-like disc cushioning the area between vertebral bones ruptures out of place. It may press on nerves and cause substantial discomfort. The loss of cushioning between two spinal bones also is uncomfortable. This pain can be severe and debilitating, or it can be mild yet bothersome.

Lifestyle Factors

Sometimes lifestyle factors lead to chronic backaches. If you are sedentary and get little exercise, you are more at risk for back pain because of the weak muscles in your core. Doing core exercises, at home or at a gym, can build strength and prevent this type of discomfort.

Being overweight forces the body to carry around a much heavier load than it would normally have to manage at all times. This puts a strain on the back muscles and can lead to discomfort. 

What You Can Do Now

A chiropractor helps patients dealing with all of these types of back problems. A chiropractic adjustment returns the musculoskeletal system to proper balance, allowing the body to better use its own natural healing abilities. You may schedule an appointment with a chiropractor near you by making a phone call or making contact through the website.