Bottom Line:

Low back pain impacts 80% of the population and 25% of people report having

back pain within the past 3 months.

Low back pain is the number one reason people visit the doctor, file for disability,

and miss days at work.

As a result, it cost the U.S. economy $200 BILLION dollars every year with 66% of

the money from lost wages and productivity.

It’s no surprise low back pain is a problem. However, low back pain isn’t as simple

as you may think. Many areas of your body can cause low back pain.

Read on to learn more.

Why it Matters:

In order to help reduce your low back pain. You must understand what’s the

cause of your pain. There’s over ~1000 different medical conditions that can cause

low back pain.

Here is a brief overview of the most common causes of low back pain:

 Bulging Disc

 Muscle Strain

 Sacroiliac Joint Pain

However, other areas of your body can contribute to your low back pain such as:

 Tight muscles in hips and lower leg

 Limited midback and shoulder movement

 Weak core strength

 Poor whole body balance

Next Steps:

When you got to the doctor, they may prescribe a pain medication. However, the

pain medication doesn’t solve the bulging disc, muscle strain, weak core, or tight

muscles.

This is why you need a whole body chiropractor in Glen Carbon / Edwardsville

who knows where to look for the cause of your low back pain.

Our team is here to see if your hips, shoulders, midback, core, or balance may be

causing your bulging disc, low back muscle strain, or sacroiliac joint pain.

We're proud to work with you to stay active, strong, and healthy without

prescription drugs or surgery!

Click the button below to schedule a 20 minute discovery call to learn more!

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Science Source:

Thornton JS, Caneiro JP, Hartvigsen J, et al. Treating low back pain in athletes: a

systematic review with meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2021;55(12):656-662.

doi:10.1136/bjsports-2020-102723