When you suffer from lower back pain, the last place you may expect it to be coming from is your neck. What are some of the common conditions associated with lower back pain and how can upper cervical chiropractic help? Read on to learn more about lower back problems and their genesis.

Lower Back Pain Conditions 

The following conditions all cause pain in the lower back region:

• Spinal Arthritis – This generally occurs over a long period of time due to a minor injury. When the spine is misaligned, the discs that protect the vertebrae from rubbing against each other can begin to degenerate.
• Sciatica – This involves a pinched nerve that runs from the lower back down both legs. Pain generally presents on one side or the other and can be felt in the lower back, buttock, and leg.
• Herniated Disc – The disc that prevents vertebrae from rubbing may be pushed out through a crack. The result may be pain or numbness in the lower back if this is where the herniated disc is located.

These are just three of the many conditions that can cause pain in the lower back.

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Treating Back Pain in Orlando, Florida 

One thing that most people do not realize is that lower back issues often begin at the top of the spine. This is because the human head weighs about 10-14 pounds. When the upper neck is misaligned, this weight gets distributed unevenly along the spine, and the lower back usually takes the brunt of the problem. As the righting reflex tries to keep the head level, the entire spine shifts. The lower back is often where the greatest strain is and thus the pain.

Because of this, aligning the upper cervical spine is a great way to relieve the strained muscles, reduce your back pain, and let the body get back to healing naturally. At Orlando Spine Center, we focus on the neck to create total body wellness. Set up a consultation to see if an adjustment can help with lower back pain.

 

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