Facts About Back Pain in Adults
All adults experience back pain at some point in their lives. If you have back pain that is persistent and doesn’t go away with rest, stretching, and pain medication, you should visit a chiropractor. In some cases, back pain is an underlying symptom of a more serious health condition, especially when it is accompanied by other symptoms. At Cooper Chiropractic Acupuncture, Addiction & Injury Treatment Center, our chiropractor Dr. Stanton Cooper can determine the underlying cause of your back pain in Palm Bay, FL. He can also help you develop good lifestyle habits and improve your whole body health and wellness so you are less likely to experience back pain.
Back Pain Is Very Common In Adults
Back pain is one of the most common reasons adults visit a chiropractor or avoid work or exercise. Eight out of 10 Americans have experienced back problems, and 50% of Americans have back pain at least once per year.
Back Pain Can Indicate a More Serious Condition
Back pain can be a symptom of a more serious health condition, like a kidney infection. If you have back pain as well as any of these other symptoms, you should visit a doctor right away:
- Unexplained weight loss
- Fever
- Red skin at the site of the pain
- An injury or trauma to the back
- Bowel or bladder problems
You Should Visit a Chiropractor If Back Pain Persists
If your back pain persists for more than a week and:
- Doesn’t improve with rest or pain medication
- Causes weakness, numbness, or tingling in your leg
- Spreads from your lower back down one leg to your foot
- Is accompanied by a sharp burning or itching feeling
- Prevents you from sleeping, eating, working, exercising, or taking part in your hobbies
The Most Common Causes of Back Pain Are Obesity and Poor Posture
In adults, the most common causes of back pain are obesity and poor posture. Other common causes of back pain in adults are:
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Herniated disc
- Slipped, bulging, or protruding disc
- Nerve damage
- Compressed or pinched nerve
- Arthritis
- Degenerative disc disease
- Bone spur, tumor, or cyst
- Spondylitis
- Kidney infection or kidney stones
- Muscle sprain or strain
- Overuse or repetitive stress
- Osteoporosis
- Pregnancy
- Sciatica
Get Chiropractic Care for Lower Back Pain in Palm Bay, FL
If lower back pain is affecting your ability to live a healthy, happy life, visit us at Cooper Chiropractic Acupuncture, Addiction & Injury Treatment Center. Dr. Cooper and his team will run diagnostic testing to determine the cause of your back pain and create an individualized chiropractic back pain treatment plan. Request an appointment today.
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