The Possible Sources of Your Lower Back Pain

According to estimates by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 80% of people in the U.S. experience back pain throughout their life. In most cases, the pain is focused on the lower portion of the back with no apparent cause.


If you’re one of these people, a diagnosis by one of our chiropractors here in the Newmarket Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinic in Newmarket, ON, Dr. Howard Zamick or Dr. Mackensie Jordan will help you determine what’s causing your lower back pain so that you can get much-needed relief from it. Meanwhile, take a look at the possible sources of your Newmarket lower back pain.


Understanding Herniated Discs and Degenerative Discs

Your lower back is subject to plenty of strain and mechanical stress because your upper body naturally places the load on your lower back. Your spine, which contains more than 30 vertebrae or tiny bones that are stacked on top of each other, supports your upper body.


Between each of your vertebrae is a disc, which is sponge-like cartilage that functions to absorb shock and prevent your vertebrae from coming in contact with or grinding against each other. As we age, the discs shrink and wear away, resulting in degenerative disc disease. Likewise, these discs can become injured or torn, putting pressure on the extra-sensitive nerves responsible for transmitting pain messages to your brain. Your Newmarket Lower Back Pain specialist can help you with that.


Another complication stemming from a herniated disc is sciatica. In turn, you’ll feel pain radiating to your buttocks and down your leg.


Other Possible Lower Back Pain Causes

Overuse injuries are among the most common sources of stiffness and pain in the lower back. This should go away in a few days or weeks. Otherwise, see your Newmarket Lower Back Pain chiropractor. Other possible sources include scoliosis, disc tears, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, a pinched nerve, and fractures in the vertebrae due to osteoporosis.


Additionally, in some people, low back pain could be genetic. Some people were born with a lot more nociceptive fibers in their lower back, which are responsible for sending the brain pain signals, than other people.


Get Lower Back Pain Relief Now. Call Us

Call 905-898-1230 to book your appointment with one of our chiropractors, Dr. Howard Zamick or Dr. Mackensie Jordan, here at Newmarket Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinic in Newmarket, ON.

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