Back Pain Facts

• About 50% of all working Americans admit to encountering lower back pain each year.
• Emergency room doctors say that the most common condition they see each year is lower back pain.
• Most people miss work due to lower back pain.
• About eighty percent of Americans will likely have lower back pain at some point in their life-time.
• Lower back pain is second only to cancer in health care costs.

What Causes Lower Back Pain?

Back pain can be caused by things like obesity, arthritis, kidney stones and blood clots. While the previously listed problems can cause back pain, the most common cause of back pain is spinal misalignment or subluxation of the vertebrae of the spine.

If your spine becomes misaligned it can put pressure on the nerves that come out of the spine. This pressure can cause anything from minor discomfort to extreme pain. Our team is skilled at locating areas of spinal misalignment.

In general problems get worse when they are left uncorrected. We meet patients regularly that waited so long that their problems have become permanent. A subluxation is like a cavity in your tooth. If you let a cavity grow in your tooth too long you will eventually lose your tooth. The thing to realize is that your spine is much more important than a tooth. Your spine protects the most important system in your body, your nervous system.

Having a complete patient history is a necessity when we are working with a new patient. It's important that our chiropractor knows what you have to say about your symptoms. Communicating with them is an important step towards success. Ask the doctor about things you can do on your own to improve your success.

It's important to us that you have a great experience in our office. If you have any questions please feel free to call us at Integral Medical and Rehabilitation and one of our staff members will be able to help you. Don't let back pain control your life. Call our chiropractic team in Vernon Hills today and get started on your journey back to health.