Many of the pain-sensing nerves of the spine are in the facet joints, the two interlocking “fingers” at the back of each spinal bone. The normally smooth surface on which these joints glide, can become rough, irritated, and inflamed.
Surgical treatment often involves removing these facet joints, exposing the spinal cord. Another cause of lower back pain can be a bulging disc putting pressure on the spinal cord or a nearby nerve root. The result is often numbness, tingling, or pain down the leg. Cutting away the bulging disc tissue can permanently alter its ability to separate and cushion the adjacent bones. This rarely addresses the underlying structural cause of the problem.
The chiropractic approach is to help restore a more normal motion and position of affected spinal bones with specific chiropractic adjustments. The simplicity and success of this approach has been documented in numerous research projects and has helped many patients avoid risky surgery. Find out if yours is a chiropractic case and enjoy the positive results that millions of patients have discovered.
The mid back area is highly reactive and can compensate for the pelvis and lower back region or the upper neck and cervical spine area. Sitting at a computer or driving for long periods of time are two common origins of mid back-related pain. Mid back pain can also be associated with a referred pain or complication from one of the organ systems in the body such as the liver or kidneys.
Mid back pain is one of the most common complaints that patients report when they first visit the office of a chiropractor. The mid back area is called the “dorsal” or “thoracic” spine. There are normally twelve bones with a matching twelve pairs of ribs that make up the mid back area.
Symptoms of mid back pain can range from muscle tightness and spasms, trigger points (area of acute spasm and pain), restricted range of motion when bending or twisting, and sharp or stabbing pains from the back, radiating to the front. The rib cage can also become distorted causing symptoms that mimic respiratory or cardiac problems such as shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat and fast or slow heart rhythms.
Chiropractic physicians specialize in the musculoskeletal system and its biomechanical-related functions. A complete history and examination will help determine the origin of the problem and how best to proceed. A corrective care plan will then be designed to alleviate your symptoms and correct underlying problems.
* Information provided by Back Talk Systems, Inc.
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