Where Does Back Pain Come From?

Eighty percent of Americans experience back pain at some point in their lives. The pain can be due to a range of causes, and can manifest in varying parts of the back for different people. Some people will feel discomfort in the shoulder area or mid-back, while others are plagued by low back pain. Each person's experience will be different, and our Castle Rock chiropractic practice excels at creating treatment plans that are tailored to fit each individual's needs.

Causes of Back Pain: Injury, Extended Periods of Sitting, Shoes and Mattresses

Acute injuries are one common cause of Castle Rock back pain. Car accidents, improper lifting, sports injuries and other types of injury can lead to immediate and lingering pain in the back. If you see our chiropractor soon after an accident, we can help relieve your pain, help you heal more quickly, and help you avoid the long term discomfort of an improperly healed injury. We can also teach you techniques for avoiding future injuries to your back, such as proper lifting techniques and pre-workout stretches.

Many of those who live in the Castle Pines area have jobs that require sitting at a desk for long periods of time, which can also contribute to pain in the back. Even with ergonomic furniture, extended periods of sitting shifts your spine into an unnatural position that can cause pain over time. Adjustments at our Castle Pines area clinic can help. You can also reduce pain from sitting by making sure that you stand up and take regular breaks, and by stretching at normal intervals.

Other factors to look at when determining the cause of pain in your back are the shoes you wear and the mattress you sleep on each night. Shoes that do not give the proper support can transfer pain and pressure to other parts of your body. A mattress needs to be neither too hard nor too soft to allow your spine to rest at just the right position to avoid causing pain. Additionally, your pillow needs to support your neck and head properly as well

Do you frequently suffer from low back pain? What was the cause and the treatment of your pain?