What Causes Back Pain?


Back pain. Maybe you’re lucky enough to not have experienced it. It’s no secret that as we age, we become more susceptible to certain ailments. But did you know that back pain can affect even the fittest person? Sometimes all it takes to injure your back is an honest mistake, other times it’s out of our control and comes down to genetics. We at Cleary Family Chiropractic recognize that back pain is common, but it doesn’t mean you have to suffer through it. Dr. Matthew Cleary specializes in chiropractic care and pain management and can help get you back on the road to a pain-free life. 


 


Some common causes of back pain include:


 


- Lack of exercise


- Arthritis


- Improper lifting


- Excess weight


- Skeletal irregularities


- Muscle or ligament strain


- Osteoporosis


- Bulging or ruptured discs


- Age


 


There are other risk factors associated with back pain, such as certain diseases, psychological conditions, and smoking. In some cases, back pain can be severe enough that only a chiropractor’s adjustments and treatment plan can help. If your back pain does not improve with rest, over-the-counter prescriptions or the pain radiates down either of your legs (causing weakness, numbness, or tingling), it’s time to book an appointment with your local chiropractor. 


 


Cleary Family Chiropractic is located on 246 Creekstone Ridge in Woodstock, GA 30188. For more information about our chiropractic care or to schedule an appointment, you can visit chiropractor-woodstock.com or call us at 678-494-9668.


 



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