Spine Health 101 - Causes of lower back pain
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Presented by: Dr. Lizie Pilicy BA, BS, DC Living Well Dallas Chiropractic www.DrLiziePilicy.com
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Living Well Dallas Chiropractor 14330 Midway Rd, Ste 121 Dallas, TX 75244 Phone: 978-846-1964 Email: [email protected] http://www.drliziepilicy.com This slide presentation demonstrates why the residents of Addison, TX need to see this Addison, TX Chiropractor. Dr. Lizie Pilicy is a chiropractor in Addison, TX who helps people from the Addison and North Dallas area heal, get well and stay well through chiropractic care. She is passionately committed to help people in Dallas improve their health. Affordable Chiropractic care in Dallas, TX is available. Call us today to schedule an appointment in our Addison, TX chiropractic office located at Living Well Dallas Chiropractic, 14330 Midway Rd, Ste 121, Dallas, TX 75244 Causes of lower back pain, degeneration in the neck, degeneration in the back, Back pain, migraine, migraines, head aches, head ache, neck pain, spinal surgery, spinal cord injury, SCI, spinal cord injury Dallas, Dallas spinal cord injury, minimally invasive surgery, chiropractic, Addison chiropractor, Dallas chiropractor, carpal tunnel, spine surgery, neck stiffness, achy muscles, sore muscles, sore joints, arthritis, disc degeneration, leg pain, arm pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, fibromyalgia, balance, vertigo, muscle tension, muscle spasm, sore muscles, sports medicine, sports injury, head aches, migraines, chiropractic, Addison chiropractor, Dallas Family Chiropractor, Addison Family Chiropractor, sports injury, injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, Dallas rehab, Dallas rehabilitation, auto accident treatment, car accident treatment, car accident Dallas.
Transcript of Spine Health 101 - Causes of lower back pain
Presented by:
Dr. Lizie Pilicy BA, BS, DC
Living Well Dallas Chiropractic
www.DrLiziePilicy.com
HEALTH IS…
“… a state of optimal physical, mental andsocial well-being, and not merely theabsence of disease or infirmities.”
Dorland’s Medical Dictionary
“… a condition of wholeness to which all ofthe organs are functioning 100% of the
time.” Webster’s Dictionary
Men and Women are affected equally
Occurs most often between ages 30-50
Result of sedentary lifestyle
Job related stressors
Lumbar lordosis to absorb load
Role of discs and nerves
Movement of lumbar spine
Role of facet joints Herniation of discs Sacroiliac joints
Normal Cervical Curve Phase 1 Degeneration
Phase 2 Early
Phase 2 Late
Phase 3
PHASES OF DEGENERATIONIn the Neck (cervical spine)
Normal Lumbar Curve
Early Degeneration
Late Degeneration
PHASES OF DEGENERATIONIn the low back (lumbar spine)
Extensors Abdominals Obliques Interspinal
Birthing process “tummy” time Falls
Car Accidents
Sports injuries
Work injuries
Falls
Physical trauma
Movements aggravating mechanical pain (ex: flexion, sit to stand)
Repetitive movements/positions Sitting at a desk all day Texting on your cell phone Driving long distances, sitting in the car Poor biomechanics Lifting heavy objects What else can you think of that you do that
could be contributing to neck & low back pain?
Lift the Right Way
Prolonged Standing or Sitting Sleeping
Muscle imbalances/ lower cross syndrome Postural stresses Feet and Gait Desk Work - Ergonomics
Chiropractic Adjustments Tips for flexion-based activities Sit to stand training Importance of quality sleep Driving and sitting w/ lumbar support Avoid inflammatory foods in diet Address muscle imbalances, joint restrictions
and nerve irritation w/ physical therapist, personal trainer and chiropractor
Call our office to learn very simple Exercises to prevent low back pain!
PREDICTORS OF LOW BACK PAIN
• Number one predictor = previous episode of lower back pain
• And surprisingly…. (Two other factors correlated to whether or not you will experience lower back pain): BALANCE AND ENDURANCE
Call our office to learn simple Exercises!
www.DrLiziePilicy.com
We can help you today!
Dr. Lizie Pilicy
978-846-1964
