Low back pain affects millions of people each year and can be brought on by something as simple as getting out of bed. Lower back pain becomes more common as the discs separating the vertebrae lose fluid and flexibility, which decreases the cushioning separating the vertebrae. HealthSource’s unique combination of chiropractic care and Progressive Rehab helps to restore lost flexibility and strength.

Causes:
The source of low back pain is due to injury to the muscles, joints, discs, or nerves.Most often back pain is caused by repetative injury, overuse, or muscle straining of the low back. More severe causes include disc hernations, referral from internal organs, and cancer.

Risk Factors:
Prevention is the best method for keeping back pain away. Risk factors include obesity, deconditioned muscles due to lack of exercise, and repetative strain due to occupation. ~ Pain into the buttocks groin, or into the leg ~ Numbness or weakness of the toes, feet, calves, or thigh ~ Bowel or Bladder Problems ~Digestion Problems ~ Stiffness in the morning or evenings ~ Difficulty getting into or out of the car ~ Cramping of the Legs

Signs and Symptoms:
~ Pain into the buttocks groin, or into the leg
~ Numbness or weakness of the toes, feet, calves, or thigh
~ Bowel or Bladder Problems
~ Digestion Problems
~ Stiffness in the morning or evenings
~ Difficulty getting into or out of the car
~ Cramping of the Legs

Tests:
Orthopedic, neurological, and chiropractic exams are performed for proper diagnosis. X-rays or MRI may need to be ordered after proper diagnosis has been found.

Treatment:
Treatment ALWAYS begins with conservative pain management at HealthSource of Portland through chiropractic and progressive rehab. Following acute pain relief, rehabilitation begins to support the spine in proper alignment and to strengthen weakened muscles. HealthSource combines massage, chiropractic, and rehabilitation to provide rapid relief and lasting results.
Allopathic medical treatment often includes pain medication and muscle relaxants. Surgical intervention is needed with mores severe problems.

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