Care for Your Back

According to the American Chiropractic Association, 31 million people in the country are suffering from lower back pain during any given time. It is an extremely common problem and is second only to respiratory infections as the most frequent cause for doctor visits and even costly bills that come with MRI scans and Ultrasound scans.

You aren't really aware of it, but your back gets put through a lot of abuse each day. It supports your upper body while you stand or sit, so your muscles and spine absorb a lot of pressure. Furthermore, the prevalence of office jobs where people sit down all day has resulted in an epidemic of weak backs. Naturally, this leads to pain and increases the likelihood of injury. Common back problems can range from mild and temporary to excruciating and long-lived.
Spasms and strains are some of the milder complaints that usually go away with a little rest or some pain relievers. Such problems affect the muscles and usually result from overuse, hyperextension and movements more sudden or violent that what they're prepared for. Sprains often occur with a muscle strain because the ligament attached to the muscle may have also been pulled too violently.