One of the main reasons clients come to TriMed Spine & Joint is back pain. This commonly breaks down into lower back pain and mid back pain. Here, we will differentiate between the two. This will be helpful in knowing if you are suffering from either. If you do, look into TriMed Spine & Joint to help.
Lower Back Pain
If you’re suffering from lower back pain you are not alone. Did you know that more than 80% of North Americans will suffer lower back pain at some point in life?
According to experts, lower back pain is the number one disability in workers’ compensation claims. In the United States it accounts for more than $50 billion a year. That figure covers medical care and lost production on the job. In addition, most lower back problems do not fully resolve without extensive treatment and proper rehabilitation.
For the chiropractic doctor, much of the college training targets lower back conditions. It covers identifying, treating and managing them.
CAUSES
Many tissues can generate low back pain. Unfortunately, research shows the exact tissues causing low back pain often cannot be identified. That is true in up to 80% of individuals. These patients are said to suffer from lower back pain, where the specific cause of the pain cannot be determined.
The specific tissues causing low back pain are difficult to identify. Even so, chiropractic doctors have found a number of factors consistently present in these patients. These factors include vertebral subluxations, faulty spinal biomechanics, deconditioned spinal musculature, and the practice of poor postural habits and techniques.
Mid Back Pain
The American lifestyle of today has taken its toll on the backs of Americans. Currently, back pain is the number one cause of disability of those aged 19-45. It is the second leading cause of days of work missed. Total annual costs for back pain in the United States alone are estimated to be in excess of $60 billion.
CAUSES
Mid-back pain is most commonly caused by irritation or injury to the muscles and ligaments of the thoracic spine. The high incidence of poor postural habits, lack of adequate exercise and muscle conditioning, as well as the ever more popular “seated” lifestyles of Americans, are all major contributors.
TREATMENTS
Chiropractors work hard to identify the exact problems of mid-back pain so that only the safest and most effective treatments can be provided. Treatments are gentle, safe, natural, noninvasive, and highly effective. Also, the treatments are designed to correct the root cause of your problem and not simply cover up the symptoms you experience.
Knowing about back pain and how it can be treated is very important. At the end of the day, you want to take back pain, both lower and mid, seriously. If you feel something is amiss with your back, see a chiropractor at TriMed Spine & Joint right away. Our friendly and knowledgeable office can identify your spinal issue and explain why your back or neck hurts. Then we help you find a fix fast.
Please take this information on lower and mid back pain and share it with others. Thank you for visiting the site. Do you need chiropractic care, spinal decompression, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or interventional pain management? If so, contact us at one of our several South Florida offices.
Non-Surgical Option for Disc-Related Back Pain
When lower back pain comes from a disc problem, DRX9000 spinal decompression therapy offers a non-surgical treatment option at TriMed Spine & Joint. Call 1 (855) 487-4633 to find out whether you are a candidate.
Common Questions About Low and Mid Back Pain
What is the difference between low back pain and mid back pain?
The low back is the lumbar spine, which carries the most load and moves the most, so disc problems are common there. The mid back is the thoracic spine, braced by the rib cage, where pain is more often muscular or joint-related than disc-related.
How long should I wait before getting back pain checked?
Most simple episodes improve within two to six weeks. Get evaluated sooner if the pain travels into a leg, follows an accident, or comes with numbness or weakness.
Should I rest or keep moving?
Staying gently active within comfortable limits generally speeds recovery, while extended bed rest tends to slow it down.
When is back pain an emergency?
Seek immediate medical attention for progressive leg weakness, numbness in the groin or inner thighs, or loss of bowel or bladder control.
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