By far the most common problem that Doctors of Chiropractic face is that of back pain. This makes sense because Chiropractors specialize in treating the spine and the most common cause of disability for adults is back pain. While back pain is very common, there is no single common cause for back pain. Be this as it may, there are very common behaviors that tend to result in or aggravate back pain. Identifying and being aware of these different causes of back pain can help the individual to avoid them and improve the overall quality of their life.

Poor posture

Your posture is actually very important for your overall health and wellbeing and this applies even more so in relation to problems with back and neck pain. Poor posture basically causes a misalignment of the spine. This leads to an undue amount of stress on different segments of the back and it will eventually result in pain and a loss of flexibility. A chiropractor can use several methods to help a client that is suffering from back pain that is the result of poor posture and they can also offer treatments and advice to improve posture and avoid further problems.

Improper lifting

An object does not have to be excessively heavy to cause back pain if the lifter uses an improper technique. Taking the time to lift an object properly can help you to avoid serious pain and injury. If the individual is not careful when they are lifting, it is very likely that they could cause a muscle strain or a tear to the muscles and it can even cause spinal compression. A chiropractor will often be very successful when it comes to treating these problems, but in the more severe cases, it will require a long-term treatment strategy before the problem is under control.

Exercise and sport

Engaging in exercise and sport are actually good for your overall health and it can help to strengthen the back and avoid injury. However, some people only engage in physical activity on a sporadic basis and this leaves the body in a poor condition to handle the strain of vigorous physical activity. Not only that, but these individuals are also less likely to adequately prepare their bodies for the activity by stretching and warming-up beforehand. This combination leaves the body very susceptible to an injury that could result in back pain.

Lifestyle factors

When it comes to lifestyle factors, there tons of things that can contribute to or cause back pain. This could include everything from your sleeping habits to nutrition, a lack of physical activity and more. This is another area where a chiropractor can offer advice and treatment for the individual. They can offer advice about dietary changes that could be helpful, tips about changing their sleeping habits, recommend exercises that will strengthen the back and they can also compliment their advice about lifestyle adjustments with the necessary treatment options.

Back pain is one of the most common physical problems and for some people it is unavoidable. The idea is to takes steps to avoid pain and to form a strategy to manage and reduce existing pain. Chiropractors have a unique insight into addressing these problems because they specialize in keeping the entire musculoskeletal structure of the body properly aligned and healthy. If you have back pain problems and you would like to avoid treatment options like invasive surgery and pharmacological agents, you might find that a chiropractor is a better alternative.