Arthritis Does Not Require Back Pain
The second misconception we have chosen to address is related to arthritis, a clinical diagnosis that affects more than 40 million people in the United States. Not surprisingly, this number is anticipated to increase in the coming years. As you may know, arthritis can appear in a few different forms and affects many different people, both young and old, but particularly the overweight and inactive. Understand, however, that simply because you have been diagnosed with arthritis, does not necessarily mean you live with back pain.
Actually, there are thousands and thousands 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 spinal cord might snap if you move too quickly or turn the wrong way? Why do you feel so rigid?
Surprisingly, your stiffness may not even be related to arthritis at all! Many back pain patients are commonly mis-diagnosed, meaning they do not have arthritis, but have a more serious and hazardous problem instead. This wrong diagnosis may not even surface until it is too late. The pain can actually develop into herniated or bulging discs in the spinal column, which will have significant consequences on your health later in life.
Yes, arthritis patients suffer pain and problems that are caused by a blend of concealed imbalances of the spinal column and the neighboring muscles. These are serious issues and can develop into even further health problems if left unattended. One of the most common consequences of arthritis is hip replacement surgery. It is sad to say, that if taken care of in a timely fashion, the problem would be a speedy and simple fix.
Compare it to the tires on your car: if the wheel alignment is off just a little bit, there are no noticeable signs. You may drive hundreds and hundreds of miles on your misaligned wheels without seeing and noticing any signs. The car may not make any weird noises or pull off to one side like you might expect. Nevertheless, after driving around on misaligned tires, you may see a strange pattern of baldness of the tires, the car might start pulling to one side, or a tire blow-out may cause a very perilous accident.
Just by taking the time to have your car and tires inspected, you can easily avoid these potential issues. You greatly 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 small imbalance or misalignment that does not seem to affect you right now. It may be so minor that you find it unnecessary to have your spine checked. Your chiropractor can give you the right preventative care on any spinal misalignments that may save you time, pain, and future health complications, all while ensuring you feel your best right now.
Do you already experience back pain? Make sure to set up an appointment with your chiropractor for a spinal exam before your pain becomes a more serious health problem.
Phoenix Chiropractor Dr. Steve Van Laecken has assisted numerous patients with arthritis to live without from back pain. To learn how to get rid of that nagging back pain once and for all, and you live in Phoenix, then call Phoenix Chiropractor Dr. Steve Van Laecken at 602-298-1600. For a limited time, Dr. Steve has agreed to provide an initial exam for 75% off to anyone with a printout of this article.