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8 out of 10 back problems statistically can be avoided because 80 percent of these back problems can be followed back to muscle strain, improper back usage habits, and degenerative disc disease that has not be treated appropriately.

So, why do these injuries occur? Well first we should understand the components of the spine. It is made up of 24 moveable small bones called vertebrae. The vertebrae are stacked up on top of each other like small blocks and between each one of the vertebrae are gel like discs, which act like shock absorbers.

Connecting the spinal bones, holding them in their proper place are rubber bands called ligaments. Muscles are also connected to the spinal bones by way of tendons. As your muscles activate, they are responsible for moving the spinal bones, which in turn moves your lower and upper body.

Normally, the average human lower body weighs about 105 pounds. Due to earth’s gravity, a 10 pound object added to the weight of the human lower body creates approximately 1150 pounds of pressure on your lower back. If you are 25 pounds excessive weight, which seems to be very common, you are placing another 250 pounds of pressure on your lower back every time you bend over or try to pick something up. This is a really surprising or shocking statistic.

So what’s all the stink about? Each time you lift, pressure starts in the middle of your spinal disc and that pressure will push out from the center of the spinal disc toward the outside of the disc. With too much pressure, the outer disc fibers begin to weaken and can start to tear. If enough of those outer disc fibers have damage from lifting excessively or even lifting inappropriately, the outer walls of the disc start to get weak to where literally the center core of the disc can bulge through the outer fibers and press on or put pressure on your spinal cord or spinal nerves. This is what happens when a you have a “slipped” or bulging disc.

The problem is, the outer disc fibers in the lower back begin tearing anytime you exceed 1500 lbs. pressure on your lower back.

Most back pain sufferers feel that one particlular event or single incident started or caused their lower back pain or back injury. The reality of the matter is, less than 5 percent of all back problems or injuries can be blamed on one single injury or incident.

About ninety-five percent of back problems seem to build up over time. Big problems come about gradually over long periods of time until a singular simple small movement causes you to “throw your back out” and cause alot of pain. We all know the “straw that broke the camels back” story.

So, how can you use this information in your best interest? First, learn good back habits. Second, get your spine checked by a qualified and licensed chiropractic doctor. In my practice, I specialize in the assessment and treatment of many types of spinal pain syndromes and painful joint problems.

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