While there is a great deal of research concerning what puts a person at higher risk for back pain (i.e., being overweight and sedentary), less is known about what exactly triggers an episode of back pain. To find out, researchers recently surveyed 1,000 people who had visited 300 different clinics for the treatment of low back pain. The study participants were asked if they could identify possible triggers of their back pain that occurred within a two hour period before their back pain had begun. To the surprise of no one, researchers found that carrying or lifting heavy loads often preceded incidents of back pain. It also turned out, however, that being fatigued or distracted also led to back injuring accidents.
If back pain is one of your problems, the goal at FAMILY PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC is to help you attain optimal health quickly and safely. We provide you with a variety of tests and services aimed at achieving that goal. We’re located at 112 McGrath Hwy., Quincy, where we are on the cutting edge of today’s chiropractic technology, which allows us to care for you efficiently and effectively. Call 617.472.4220 to schedule an appointment and start feeling better. Enjoy life! We are able to adjust patients sitting, standing, or lying down to accommodate any level of discomfort.
P.S. The study mentioned above found that daily exercise helps reduce the frequency of back-pain flare-ups.
For Your Health,
Dr. Gabrielle Freedman