Back pain can be absolutely arresting, especially if discomfort is severe enough to make it difficult to exercise, sit, stand, or sleep. Fortunately, by understanding the causes of back pain and working with a chiropractor, you may be able to prevent issues. Here are a few common sources of back pain and how to avoid them.

Problems That Cause Back Pain

1. Muscle Damage

If back muscles become strained or torn, they can put extra pressure on the spine, which contributes to back pain. Muscle damage can also occur after a traumatic injury, such as a car accident. Chiropractors can help to alleviate pain from these issues by adjusting the spine and encouraging the body to heal itself.

2. Bulging Discs

Being overweight, sedentary, or older increases your risk of developing a bulging disc, which can put pressure on the spine and the nerves that stem from it. Fortunately, your chiropractor can identify which discs are bulging or damaged, offering adjustments to take the pressure off of the nerves in that area.

3. Skeletal Issues

If you were born with or develop issues like osteoarthritis or scoliosis, you may experience back pain. Osteoarthritis forms when the canal that runs through the spine constricts, inhibiting nerve function. Scoliosis, a spinal condition that is typically discovered in childhood or adolescence, causes curves in the spine that can pinch the nerves. While chiropractors can help to alleviate back pain symptoms stemming from scoliosis, surgery may be needed to correct the problem.

If you have back pain, working with a chiropractor like Dr. James Lustig, DC, of Mid Rivers Chiropractic can be incredibly helpful. For more than 36 years, this trusted chiropractor has been helping clients with everything from ongoing neck and back pain to car accident recovery. To find out more about how he can help, visit his website or call the office at (636) 279-1400.