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Back pain is one of the most common back complications
affecting the general population. About 80% of individuals will encounter back
pain and other symptoms at some point in their lifetime, according to the U.S.
National Library of Medicine. Chronic low back pain can be heightened by a
variety of triggers, such as stress, over straining, muscle weakness, improper
sleeping positions, lack of exercise, and excessive weight.
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Fortunately, chiropractic care ranks among the most popular
and effective treatment options available today for back pain. Through the use
of spinal adjustments and manual manipulations, chiropractors help both relieve
the symptoms as well as correct the individuals source of back pain to
gradually restore their natural state of well-being. According to many
chiropractors, spinal adjustments can provide more efficient results if it’s
combines with weight loss.
According to the American Obesity Association, individuals
whom are categorized as overweight or obese can be most at risk of developing
back pain and complications than individuals who aren’t.
Obesity can affect an individual’s lifestyle and alter their
capability to engage in healthy physical activities and exercises. Participating
in these is essential towards strengthening the muscles of the body, especially
the core muscles. A stronger core can remove added pressure from the back to
decrease the chance of back pain and other problems.
Additionally, the spinal cord can become exceedingly burdened
in the case of obese individuals. Due to the additional weight, the spine
begins to compensate for balance and support of the whole body, which can cause
tilting and uneven stress. Both of these can contribute to severe, chronic back
pain. Obesity is one of the leading factors contributing to lower back pain.
Also, according to experts in weight loss and chiropractors,
weight loss can provide a partial or complete decrease of back pain symptoms. There
still remains an insufficient amount of research between the connection of
weight loss and back pain but a large number of professionals have reported
cases where individuals have experienced a tremendous reduction in their pain
after losing weight. As a result, the extra weight is removed away from the
spine, reducing the added stress on the vertebra and other tissues surrounding
the spine. Together with multiple sessions of chiropractic adjustments to
carefully re-align the vertebral column, an individual can recover faster and
more efficiently. According to the American Spine Society, individuals that
stay within 10 pounds of their ideal weight are the ones least likely to experience
spinal complications in the future, specifically chronic lower back pain.
Weight Loss Eases Back Pain
Along with chiropractic care, engaging in physical activity
or exercise can contribute to long-term increase in spinal health. Besides
helping in weight loss, exercise and physical activity is a great way to strengthen
the core muscles as well as ensure the proper distribution of the body’s weight
throughout the spine. Stronger muscles, less weight, and a better posture will
provide stunning long-term benefits for chiropractic patients that suffer from back
pain.
By Dr. Alex Jimenez
