If you’ve ever had back pain, even just for a few days, you know how bad it can hurt. Sometimes you can’t even bend down without pain, and getting up isn’t easy either. Chronic back pain is one of the top reasons people seek in America medical treatment, and this injury results in lost wages and reduced productivity. It affects eight out of ten people at some point in their lives, with the lower back being the area most susceptible to pain and injury.
arthritis
Arthritis Affecting Your Quality of Life?
Let’s take a look and see how arthritis may be hard to handle.
There are two different conditions known as “arthritis.” By definition, “arthritis” is inflammation of the joints, but there are two kinds. First, there’s osteoarthritis, which includes something called DJD or Degenerative Disc Disease. Then there are several variations of rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoarthritis, or “wear and tear arthritis,” is just that—a sort of wearing away of one or more of your joints. It typically shows up as you age or after years of excessive use or wear on your joints. Many people tell me, “The doctor told me the disc in my neck or low back is worn down because of my age.” My response is a very simple question: “How old are the other discs in your spine?”
What Do Chiropractic Adjustments Do?
What Are Adjustments Good For?
That’s a great question, and here’s a partial answer. Adjustments aren’t just for neck and back pain, even though some people really want you to believe that.
Can Knee Problems Be Helped By Chiropractic Care?
Can Chiropractic Help Knee Problems?
This is something you might want to read if you’ve ever had any type of knee problems or pain.