Are you one of the many people who suffer from back pain? There are a multitude of causes of lower back pain, not to mention neck pain. One of the most common causes is degenerative disc disease (DDD). DDD is not a disease but a term to describe the normal changes in your spinal disc as you age.
Read more: Back Pain Caused By Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
Arthritis affects as many as 80% of the population of the United States over the age of 50. Estimates show that by the year 2020, over 60 million will suffer from this disabling disorder. Arthritis is a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body. Common forms of arthritis include but are not limited to:
Back Pain is the second most common problem for which people seek medical attention in the United States. For some, back pain will become a chronic, lifelong battle. The causes of back pain are many and often difficult to diagnose. Standard treatments range from non-invasive modalities such as pain medications and physical therapy to back surgery.
In the United States alone, 6.5 million people are treated for back pain every day. For many, these episodes of back pain will become recurrent and chronic. Once a patient develops chronic back pain, they may also develop what is known as “fear avoidance behaviors”.
The most recent exercise and fitness craze to sweep the nation is Core Stabilization. It has been purported that core stabilization will cure every ache and pain you have. The accepted principal to support this theory is that a bad back is caused by an instability or imbalance of the spinal musculature. It is these weak and unbalanced core muscles that are linked to low back pain. Weak core muscles result in a loss of appropriate lumbar curve and a swayback posture. Stronger, balanced core muscles help maintain appropriate posture and reduce strain on the spine. Core Stabilization is an approach that puts the focus on the abdominal and spinal muscles in a rehabilitation program, resulting in the prevention of low back pain and a general well being. Historically, this is not a new concept. The practices of Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi all share the concept of a central body powerhouse or a “girdle of strength”, which is related to physical health and well being. A strong core distributes the stress of weight-bearing and protects the back.
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