The Top Ten Reasons Not To Ignore a Backache!
September 11, 2009
10. The straw will break the camel’s back
One too many straws??
We’ve all heard the expression “the straw that broke the camel’s back.” This is so true for too many people who ignore minor spine problems. One day they do something silly, like bend down to tie their shoe and they can’t get up. Major problems are much more painful and expensive to care for.
9. The times that you need your spine the most will be the time that it will tend to give out on you
If you neglect your spine, you can be sure that when you need it the most due to stress, physical activity, business or pleasure travel, or a big game-it gives out on you. Regular adjustments as a part of your lifestyle can keep you healthy and prevent these inconvenient episodes from putting a damper on your life.
8. Nerve pressure can exist without pain
Pain is not a good indicator of how healthy or unhealthy your spine is. Spinal examinations such as posture, weight balance, palpation, muscle testing, computer scans and x-rays are much better indicators about the health of your spine. Pain is usually the last to show up and the first to be relieved when you begin care. If you experience pain or know someone experiencing pain, there is a problem that needs attention.
7. Nerves supply your whole body, not just your muscles
Your spine protects your nerve system, the master control center of your body. Energy flows over your nerves to provide communication between every cell of your body and your brain. The pathway in your spine must be clear for the messages to get through. If you have a backache, or have had one in the past that has not been corrected, than the underlying cause could be affecting the function of vital organs and systems, leading to an even more severe problem than a backache. And don’t forget number 8 above.
6. Deterioration can begin within 2 weeks
Researchers in Finland found that when the spine is misaligned it can begin to deteriorate within 2 weeks. Think about how many two weeks go by from birth to age one, especially if there was a traumatic delivery. How many two weeks are there from a childhood fall to age 50? Is it any wonder why more than 15 million people are diagnosed with osteoarthritis each year?
5. Grandma and Grandpa didn’t wake up crooked one day. They grew that way over time
This goes along with number 6. Over time, deterioration causes the spine to wear down unevenly, not because of age but because it is misaligned. Just like the tires on your car wear down unevenly when they are misaligned, the same can happen in your spine. You may have some areas in your spine that look like they are 80 years old while you have other areas that are more like a 30 year old. Both in the same spine! It only takes one bad area to ruin your life.
4. Your quality of life depends on a healthy spine
If you want to be healthy and active as you age, you have got to have a healthy spine and nerve system. Period.
3. Good posture keeps you young and attractive
When your body becomes bent over and crooked, you will look and feel old and decrepit. If you keep you posture and your spine straight and strong, you will stay healthy, young and attractive. Many people attempt to use facelifts to preserve their youthful appearance as they age. A facelift would look silly on a person whose spine was bent over and mangled due to neglect.
2. You can’t afford to get sick or injured
Now more than ever, you cannot afford to get sick. Crisis care costs are astronomical. Back pain alone costs the US over $90 billion per year. An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure.
1. Because your chiropractor cares
Our office sees too many people who wait until it’s too late or they experience intense pain and suffering before they begin care. Don’t let this happen to you. Make an appointment for a spinal examination today.
Call Cate at 408-979-9999 so we can help you too!
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sometimes i get backaches due to long hours of working at computers.~~`
Amelia- that is an extremely common situation! We advise our practice members to take on the 50:10 rule, 50 minutes of sitting with 10 minutes of movement. We have them set a timer every hour and then get up and move, stretch and get some water then back to the desk! Good luck!
i also have backaches due to my blue collar job. stretching also helps reduce backaches-’*
Aiden- We highly recommend stretching as part of a healthy lifestyle! Often, there can be an underlying problem called subluxation that stretching can not correct. If your back pain persists longer than one month, we recommend getting to your nearest lifestyle chiropractor so they can help you figure out how you can have your spine last your lifetime and not wear out early!