The second back pain misconception that we are choosing to discuss relates to a diagnosis that affects a large number of people. About 40 million people in the United States have been clinically diagnosed with one of the different types of arthritis. This number is only judged to increase in the next few years. As you may know, arthritis affects a wide variety of very different people, both young and old, and particularly the overweight and inactive. However, simply because you have been diagnosed with one of the types of arthritis does not necessarily mean you have back pain; the reverse is true as well.
In fact, there are countless numbers of Americans who have been diagnosed with arthritis in their backs, but do NOT have any back pain. Then why do you feel as if your spine might snap if you move too quickly or turn the wrong way? Why do you feel so stiff?
Your stiffness may not even be linked to arthritis at all! The truth is that arthritis is another common mis-diagnosis, where the real reason for your stiffness and pain is a more severe issue. This problem is more perilous and more serious than arthritis and may morph into herniated or bulging discs in the spine. And unfortunately, you will never know about the wrong diagnosis until it is too late?
The pain and rigidity many arthritis patients experience are caused by a combination of hidden imbalances of the spinal cord and the surrounding muscles. If left untreated, these unseen imbalances can cause further health problems, such as hip replacement surgery. This is simple to avoid, if the problem is spotted and treated quickly.
Think of your spine in terms of your car: if the wheel alignment on your car is just a little bit off, you may not see any obvious signs of the misalignment. You might be able to drive hundreds or even thousands of miles on the misaligned wheels before you may start to see any changes. The car will probably not make any odd noises or drift to one side like you might expect. Eventually, after driving on the misaligned wheels, you may observe a strange pattern of baldness appear on the tires, the car might drift to one side, or a tire blow-out could cause a very life-threatening accident.
Just by taking the time to have your car and tires inspected, you can easily avoid these potential problems. You drastically increase your chance of being in a dangerous accident by continuing to drive on old and worn out tires. Consequently, the key to safety on the road lies in preventative maintenance.
The same idea applies to your spine. You may have a minor imbalance or misalignment that does not seem to affect you right now. It may be so small that you find it unnecessary to have your spine checked. Your chiropractor can provide you with the right preventative care on any spinal misalignments that may save you time, pain, and future health problems, all while ensuring you feel your best right now.
Are you feeling back pain already? You have no time to lose. Stop by to see your chiropractor for a spinal exam before your little pain develops into big, expensive health problems. You will be glad that you did.
Phoenix Chiropractor Dr. Steve Van Laecken has assisted many people with arthritis to live without from back pain. To understand how to eliminate that nagging back pain forever, and you live in Phoenix, then call Phoenix Chiropractor Dr. Steve Van Laecken at 602-298-1600. For a temporary period, Dr. Steve has agreed to provide a first visit for 75% off to anyone with a printout of this article.


