In theUS, lower back pain is one of the most common conditions and one of the leading causes of physician visits. In fact, at least four out of five adults will experience it at some point in their lives. Among the most common reasons of lower back pain are sudden exertions, carrying heavy loads, standing, sitting or lying down in an awkward posture. Sharp lower back pain can also become a chronic condition if not addressed in the initial stages. Lower back pain can also be caused by a variety of conditions such as straining of lower back muscles, injury to disks between the vertebrae, irritation of large nerve roots extending to arms and legs, irritation of smaller nerves that supply the lower back spine and injury to joints, ligaments or even bones.

Lower back pain can be of three categories such as axial, radicular and lower back pain with referred pain. Axial back pain is the most common felt only in the lower back area with no pain radiating to other parts of the body. Radicular back pain often begins in the lower back, and then follows a specific nerve path into the thighs and legs. And in the lower back pain with referred pain category, patient feels the pain in the low back area, radiating into the groin, buttocks and upper thigh. Sometimes pain can be chronic, which is generally defined as pain that persists for more than three months. The pain may be progressive, or may occasionally flare up and then return to a lower level of pain.

The most common causes of back pain, closer to the neck, are misaligned vertebrae and slipped or burst cervical discs. Muscular problems can also cause upper back shoulder pain and neck pain. Sometimes a pinched nerve can also cause pain in the upper back and another problem that occurs is headaches. Concentration and mood is affected by this type of pinched nerve. With chronic pain, the exact cause of the pain can sometimes be difficult to determine.

In case of the above types of pain, the patients are advised to visit a chiropractor at the very earliest so as to heal the pain in the first stage itself. MaxLife Health and Wellness center is one of the most reputable and experienced chiropractic centers located in Oviedo,Florida. This center uses the latest in computerized diagnostic and imaging technology to pinpoint the cause of your health concerns and then offer a customized program of care to correct it.