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Improve Back Pain Through Weight Loss

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Back pain is one of the most common back complications affecting the general population. About 80% of individuals will encounter back pain and other symptoms at some point in their lifetime, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Chronic low back pain can be heightened by a variety of triggers, such as stress, over straining, muscle weakness, improper sleeping positions, lack of exercise, and excessive weight.

Fortunately, chiropractic care ranks among the most popular and effective treatment options available today for back pain. Through the use of spinal adjustments and manual manipulations, chiropractors help both relieve the symptoms as well as correct the individuals source of back pain to gradually restore their natural state of well-being. According to many chiropractors, spinal adjustments can provide more efficient results if it’s combines with weight loss.

According to the American Obesity Association, individuals whom are categorized as overweight or obese can be most at risk of developing back pain and complications than individuals who aren’t.

Obesity can affect an individual’s lifestyle and alter their capability to engage in healthy physical activities and exercises. Participating in these is essential towards strengthening the muscles of the body, especially the core muscles. A stronger core can remove added pressure from the back to decrease the chance of back pain and other problems.

Additionally, the spinal cord can become exceedingly burdened in the case of obese individuals. Due to the additional weight, the spine begins to compensate for balance and support of the whole body, which can cause tilting and uneven stress. Both of these can contribute to severe, chronic back pain. Obesity is one of the leading factors contributing to lower back pain.

Also, according to experts in weight loss and chiropractors, weight loss can provide a partial or complete decrease of back pain symptoms. There still remains an insufficient amount of research between the connection of weight loss and back pain but a large number of professionals have reported cases where individuals have experienced a tremendous reduction in their pain after losing weight. As a result, the extra weight is removed away from the spine, reducing the added stress on the vertebra and other tissues surrounding the spine. Together with multiple sessions of chiropractic adjustments to carefully re-align the vertebral column, an individual can recover faster and more efficiently. According to the American Spine Society, individuals that stay within 10 pounds of their ideal weight are the ones least likely to experience spinal complications in the future, specifically chronic lower back pain.

Weight Loss Eases Back Pain

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Along with chiropractic care, engaging in physical activity or exercise can contribute to long-term increase in spinal health. Besides helping in weight loss, exercise and physical activity is a great way to strengthen the core muscles as well as ensure the proper distribution of the body’s weight throughout the spine. Stronger muscles, less weight, and a better posture will provide stunning long-term benefits for chiropractic patients that suffer from back pain.

 

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Many individuals frequently report feelings symptoms of back pain throughout their lives, in fact, back pain is one of the most common back complications among people. Chiropractors can help ease the symptoms as well as focus on restoring the individuals normal state of well-being. Physical activity and exercise long with weight loss are great contributors to spine health. For more information, please feel free to ask Dr. Jimenez or contact us at (915) 850-0900.

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