Your lower back provides all the strength, support, and flexibility the rest of your body Needs. Everyday life takes its toll, and your lower back pays the price, from a mild twinge to severe, and debilitating pain. There is no doubt that as we navigate the new normal of working from home during the pandemic, it has been both good and bad.

Not moving around as much as you do when you have to drive to work and interact with others is bad. At the office, this usually involves walking around a fair bit. But at home, it’s a short walk from the bedroom to the designated work area and, once settled, it’s easy to stay put for the rest of the day.

Unless you are exercising at some point during the day, you may soon find you’re suffering from lower back pain. Lower back pain can also be caused by lifting something heavy the wrong way, or by carrying a heavy, awkward object incorrectly. Does your lower back have a dull pain, an achy pain, or burning or spasming now?

How can Chiropractic care help?

5 Ways in which Chiropractic care will help if you have lower back pain.

• It reduces pain and discomfort
• It decreases inflammation
• It improves your range of motion
• It improves your flexibility
• It increases muscle tone and strength

With gentle, non-invasive, non-addictive therapy, chiropractors provide adjustments that reduce joint restrictions, or misalignments, in the spine to both reduce inflammation and improve your joint mobility, your nervous system function, and your spinal health. This allows your body to manage symptoms caused by lower back pain more efficiently. If possible, chiropractors can prevent symptoms altogether by giving you exercises to do at home which will build awareness of your body’s needs, as well as possibly needed muscle.

Can my weight cause lower back pain?

Yes! As a result of gravity, the more weight you carry, the more pressure is forced on your spine, hips, knees, and ankles. Staying fit and keeping to an optimal weight will reduce wear and tear on your joints.

Call us today and make an appointment.

Yours in health,
Dr. Monica and Helen