 To prevent low back pain now and in the future, observe the image above and practice proper ergonomics when lifting any objects (heavy or not) from the floor. 1. Bend down using your knees, NOT your waist. 2. Maintain a straight back. 3. Keep the object close to your body. 4. Lift using your legs, NOT your lower back.  Low back pain can originate from many anatomical locations, which always makes it interesting when a patient asks, "Doc, where in my back is my pain coming from?" In context of an office visit, we take an accurate history and perform our physical exam to try to reproduce symptoms to give us clues as to what tissue(s) may be the primary pain generators.
In spite of our strong intent to be accurate, did you know, regardless of the doctor, there is only about a 45% accuracy rate when making a low back pain diagnosis?  If you’ve ever suffered from back or neck pain, you know that they can be incredibly detrimental to your day-to-day life. Often times severe pain in these areas stem from a serious injury or condition and require a visit to your doctor, but if your pain is mild or moderate, you can take preventative measures to keep it from getting worse. In fact, many instances of moderate back and neck pain can be corrected by simply making slight adjustments to your daily habits.
One major source of pain for many adults is improper posture. The image to the left displays an individual slouching in a computer chair, which reverses the natural curves of the spine. Over an extended period of time, poor posture – while sitting, standing, and even sleeping – can cause damage to spinal tissues that may require surgery or alternative pain management treatments. |  ArchivesMay 2012 CategoriesAll |
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Chiropractor Atlanta Ga | Accident Medical Specialists
5335 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30342 (678) 223-3900