Severe Back pain in 22 year old mother

Severe back pain treatment information by back pain specialist Dr Barry Marks, DC, Orange, CA 

This is in response to a question posted by Carmen…

 Hello,
My name is Alicia, but you may call me Carmen.

I am 22 years old, I have had back pain on and off ever since I had my son who is now 6. I recently went to the doctor for it and I was told it was a muscle spasm. I went through therapy which did seem to help but I don’t know if they diagnosed the pain correctly.

I don’t know what could be causing it but I am in pain again only this time there is a new pain with it.

In the past the lower back pain has been so severe that I had to walk at a right degree angle. this was when I was pregnant a second time.

Aside from then the pain has come unexpectedly, I could be getting up or walking when a sharp pain almost puts me on my knees. It felt like my spine was about to collapse.

Sometimes it was just instant and went away just as fast as it came and then sometimes, like when I went to the doctor, it last for weeks.

I am more concerned now because for the past couple of days the back of my leg has been aching along with my back. The pain is a little different than usual but not substantially.

All the pain is on the left side of my lower back/hip and the back of my thigh.

If there is anyone who can shed some light, I would appreciate it.

 

Hi Carmen,

Sorry to hear about your back pain. Back pain during and after preganacy are very common no matter what age.

Recurring severe back pain in a 22 year old is not though. The symptoms  you describe could easily be severe muscle spasm, and/or spinal misalignment as diagnosed by your other doctor, but there is always an underlying cause for this. Spasm is always secondary to something else. It is not a primary condition.

Common causes of severe spasm:

• Joint sprain and/or muscle strain which would require a physical action or injury preceding the spasm by hours or a few days
• Congenital (born with it) anomaly such as a short leg, malshaped vertebra or other structural defect of the spine or pelvis
• Disc disease such as degenerative disc disease,  a bulging disc or a herniated disc which commonly occur during pregancy and/or on delivery

Here’s what you need to do:

1. A thorough examination by a low back specialist who deals with disc disease such as a chirorpactor, not just your family MD
2. X-rays to rule out any structural anomalies of the bones and to look for tell-tale signs of disc disease
3. MRI lumbar spine to rule out disc bulge, herniation, etc which cannot be detected on x-ray

Once this evaluation is completed, your specialist should have enough information to render a “working diagnosis” and commence some type of care. After a period of time a re-eval should be done to assess whether the treatment is working or not.

Carmen, once the evaluation is done, please feel free to send me the results and I will review them and give you my opinion on what your next steps should be.

Warmest regards,

Dr Barry L Marks, DC
http://www.orangespinaldecompression.com

To: Back Pain & Sciatica Sufferers From: A Concerned Leprechaun

Back pain treatment information in Orange County
By back pain and sciatica specialist Dr Barry Marks, DC Orange, CA

“An Imporant St. Patrick’s Day Message to Back Pain & Sciatica Sufferers from a Concerned Leprechaun…”

Hello,

Let me introduce myself. My name is Shamus and as you can plainly see, I am a Leprechaun.

I’m writing to you for purely selfish reasons. See, with the economy getting a little soft…okay, yeah it stinks for lots of people out there. Well because of that, you would not believe how many people have resorted to looking for pots o’ gold. Namely, my pots o’ gold!

Think about it. Every time you see a beautiful rainbow across the sky it’s a direct road map to my pot! Then every hooligan in Orange County comes snooping around. A few years ago, nobody bothered. But nowadays everyone’s looking for my gold!

I’m tired! It’s hard to lug around that pot, find a hiding place and then dance around trying to distract gold seekers. So I had a great idea.

I know Dr. Marks, you know, “The Professor of Back and Leg Pain” guy? Well he did me a favor a while back and his spinal decompression machine did wonders for my sciatica, so I owe him. I used to be all hunched over and had a limp; some people actually thought I was a troll! Embarrassing…after Dr. Marks fixed my back and leg I can run, jump, carry heavy pots and even play tricks again. It’s great, but with all the gold seekers out there these days, I don’t want a relapse, so…

I decided to do something that will pay him back, help you out of pain and most importantly, help me take it easier.

It’s a “win-win-win…”

So here’s the deal; I gave some of my gold to Dr. Marks so that he can give you a discount on spinal decompression. That way less people will be chasing me around, Dr. Marks will stay busy and you’ll get rid of your back pain or sciatica like I did.

How much gold you ask? …

• First, he’ll throw in his Complete Spinal Decompression Qualification Evaluation valued at over $250 for FREE to see if you qualify for care.
   
• Then, $500 for each of you! That’s right; he’ll take $500 off any decompression program thanks to my generous donation.

But there is a catch…or two….hey what did you expect? I’m a Leprechaun!

Here they are:

• The offer expires on St Patrick’s Day, March 17^th at 6:00 pm. After that, poof! It goes away like a rainbow on a hot dry day.
   
• And oh yeah, it is limited to only 7 patients. Number 8 goes home empty handed just like all those gold seekers.

So if you’d like some sage advice from a little green guy who knows what to do with money, I’d call Anna or Cecilia at Dr. Marks’ office right now at (714) 938-0575 and cash in on this offer before it goes away.  Just tell them Shamus sent you.

Maybe now I can get some rest… hey you kids get away from there, those are my Lucky Charms!!!

Shamus

P.S. Call (714) 938-0575 for your Free Evaluation and to redeem your $500 Discount

Severe Back Pain, Hip and Leg Pain, I’m Only 30, What’s Wrong With Me?

Dr Barry L Marks
Chiropractor, Spinal Decompression Specialist Orange County

I’d like to share this blog question I recently received because I think there are a few lessons to be learned from it if you too have back pain, sciatica, hip pain, Piriformis syndrome, etc that has not been relieved by acupuncture, chiropractic, drugs, physical therapy or shots.

DrM,

 

     I am a 30 year old male, 5′11″, and 180lbs.

 

      About 4 years ago one of my legs went completely numb (no feed back at all, I could move it and walk but I had no sensation).  It only lasted for a week but in that time frame I had an MRI and it showed a bulge at L5 S1.  Before I even got an appointment with a surgeon the feeling completely returned to my leg and all was fine. 

 

About 2 years ago I awoke with excruciating pain in my back/hip/leg/foot.  My doctor at the time told me to just take Advil/Tylenol as needed and that it would likely subside on its own within a few months or so.  I am still in pain but have gotten some slight relief (new doctor) with Celebrex in the morning and Tramadol at night so I can get a full night’s sleep.  I have tried every type of care (Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Inversion, Physical Therapy) but am still in continuous pain. 

 

 I am wondering if this pain is surely from the disk bulge.  Or if it could be some other malfunction/misalignment/swelling.  Just because I have a bulge doesn’t mean that it is definitely the cause of my pain. 

 

 Also, I don’t really understand why an analgesic would reduce the pain when I can’t imagine it shrinking a disk or nerve.  Any thoughts on this would be great.

 

Also, I am thinking of going to a different Chiropractor to see if maybe the one I am seeing just isn’t good at what is wrong with me.  Any advice on finding one that might be better at this?    

 

Thanks,
Greg

My response…

Greg,

 A sudden loss of sensation in the entire leg is a serious symptom. It can occur from one of two things:

 

1. Nerve impingement from a disc, tumor, etc

2. Blockage of blood flow from the femoral artery (in the groin area)

 

Nerve is the most likely candidate.

 

A positive MRI that matches up with clinical symptoms and exam findings is a fairly high indicator that the disc bulge is the culprit.

 

My questions are: Does the bulge on MRI show a bulge more on the affected leg side than the other? Does the MRI show foraminal stenosis on the affected side? If yes to these, it is likely due to the disc bulge.

 

The fact that is starts as leg numbness or lack of sensation then later you develop back pain is not uncommon for a deteriorating disc. At first the disc bulges out and affects the nerves causing irritation. At that point you may or may not have back pain. That eventually subsides then you feel normal, but the problem is still brewing. Activity over time then causes the disc to deteriorate more until other tissues are involved and then you develop back pain.

 

It’s all part of a relentless cycle of deterioration.

 

In answer to your questions about drugs, you are right; there is no drug that will cause the disc bulge to go away. Meds can only remove inflammation to make you feel more comfortable but cannot fix the underlying issue. BTW, see this post I just finished regarding drugs for back pain: 

 

Don’t be too hard on your chiropractor if he or she cannot fix your problem. If you do have disc disease that is causing your pain, chiropractic may be able to relieve some pain, but it will not fix your disc. See “How to Choose A Chiropractor” here:

 

For that, you will need to look into another procedure that has been proven to repair bulging discs not only to relieve pain, but to make the disc better so that it will not continue to deteriorate rapidly over time. The procedure does not involve surgery, chiropractic, drugs or physical therapy per se. For more info, see this blog: Orange County Spinal Decompression.

 

Greg, it is likely you do have a disc related problem, read over the resources I’ve given you then return here and ask any further questions. I can make a referral for spinal decompression in your area.

 

 

Good luck, I look forward to hearing from you soon.

 

Dr. Marks

Here are the “take aways” from Greg’s dilema:

• Disc problems and back pain in general affects young and old alike…he’s only 30. Many of my patients are in their 20’s and their discs are deteriorating or damaged.
• Disc problems are relentless…they get worse over time…it’s possbile that if he would have been advised to continue looking for a disc repair solution even after his intial pain went away, he might not be suffering today.
• Back problems evolve as different tissues are involved…many patients seek help because just the tip of their big toe is numb; no back pain, no leg pain, full function, just a little numbness. That “little” numbness can be a big problem tomorrow, next month or next year if uncorrected.
• An MRI that shows a definite bulge or herniation AND can be clinically correlated with symptoms matching a  certain pattern and specialized exam procdures, indicates a disc that is a problem that must be fixed.
• I am here to help. If you have any questions about back pain, disc disease or any other health related issues, please feel free to ask in teh form of a comment on my site and I will do my best to get information back to you. Depending on where you are and what type of health issue you have, I may be able to offer a referral for a physician near you.

For a Free Report on Severe Back Pain and Sciatica follow this link. 

Warmest regards,

Dr. Barry L Marks, DC
Medical Director, Orange Spine & Disc Rehabiltiation Center

About Golf Back Pain

Dr. Barry L Marks, Chiropractor
Spinal Decomrpessioin Specialist in Orange County, CA

 Jack had it. Tiger has had it. Freddie too. Many of the elite of golf have had it.

The “it” is low back pain.

While very few recreational golfers have much in common with these legends, low back pain is the one thing shared by golfers of all skill levels.

Low back pain is reported to be the most common ailment affecting working age adults in the U.S., second only to the common cold. An astonishing 80% of Americans over the age of 30 will suffer at least 1 week of debilitating back pain during their lifetime. 

About Golf Back Pain
Amongst the nations 30 million golfers, back pain is even more prevalent.

According to back pain expert Dr. Barry L. Marks, DC who focuses much of his practice on golf related injuries, “Golf and back pain go hand in hand.” Dr. Marks adds, “Many people, even golfers themselves, do not realize what a physically demanding sport golf really is. The amount of strain placed on the lower back joints, discs and muscles is tremendous.”

Dr. Marks reports that overstretching and straining muscles that are cold and tight cause many injuries. “Golf can be rough on the back, but it is made even worse by golfers not stretching or warming up before a round.”

“Often overlooked is the fact that on public courses players take a shot and then wait around quite awhile before their next swing. This slow play causes the muscles to cool off and tighten up. Your next swing is with tight muscles making injuries more likely. Walking rather than riding a golf cart can help prevent this, but many courses do not allow walking.”

The most serious problems for golfers according to Dr. Marks include disc bulges, degeneration and herniation.

Golf Back Pain a serious problem…
“Symptoms of back pain that radiates to the buttocks, thighs or legs are very serious,” warns Dr. Marks. “These symptoms often mean that the cushions between the spinal bones of the low back have deteriorated or are bulging outwards into the nerves.”

Once this occurs, it’s definitely time to seek specialized help according to Dr. Marks. Severe back pain and sciatica (leg pain caused by disc material irritating the sciatic nerve) can come and go and is often helped by chiropractic manipulation, acupuncture or physical therapy. But questions often posed to Dr. Marks are: What about golf back pain that does not respond well to these treatments? And what can be done about golf back pain cases that seem to go away only to return a month of two later?

Surgery may not be the answer…
“Moderate to severe back pain and/or leg pain caused by deteriorating discs that fails to improve with non-invasive procedures or often reappear, were often thought to require surgery” replies Dr. Marks. “But today physicians realize that surgery has its place in treating these resistant cases, but only as a last resort.”

Searching the medical literature you will soon find that the most common type of back surgery (discectomy) has at most a 50% success rate and that at 12 months post-surgery surgery patients are no better off than non-surgically treated patients.

Additionally, patients undergoing surgery are prone to additional surgeries later on.  Second surgeries are usually fusions where two or more spinal bones or vertebrae are in various fashions tied or bolted together.

A study at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago found complications including infection, bleeding, nerve injury, severe pain, and repeat operations occur in 14% of fusions.

A 2004 Spine journal article found an 18% early complication rate with fusion. The Spine article also indicated no difference in pain or disability between surgical fusion patients and patients who did not have surgery, but who performed exercises and behavior modification.

A Cochrane Review in 2005 also found that surgical fusion did not experience any less disability or any better quality of life two years after the surgery than those who did not have surgery. These results seriously bring into question the efficacy of spinal fusions for back pain.

Despite the risks and apparent lack of success of surgical fusions, they are on the rise in the U.S. The increase in fusion rates was 100% from 1979 to 1990 according to a National Institutes of Health study. A Canadian study reported in the Canadian Medical Journal in August of 2005 found an astonishing 300% increase from 1996 to 2001.

In the past this very invasive form of treatment was saved for unstable spines, but over the past few years U.S. surgeons have increasingly began performing fusions for chronic low back pain. Some studies from the NIH have indicated that U.S. surgeons are 40% more likely to fuse than their counterparts in any other parts of the world.

Medical researchers say that surgery is mandatory in cases of severe and rapidly progressive neurologic signs such as loss of use one or both legs, inability to control the bladder or bowel or loss of sensation around the anus. “Other than those severe signs of spinal cord pressure, which is quite rare,” reports Dr. Marks, “studies show a lack of lasting results with surgery purely for pain relief.”

A better alternative…
The good news for golfers with severe back pain or leg pain is that advances in medical computer technology have lead to a promising new treatment called “non-surgical spinal decompression.” This new treatment for disc problems that cause back pain and sciatica has been clinically shown to relieve pain and can actually reduce the size of disc herniations. All without the risk and potential side effects of surgery.

“Golfers with severe back pain and/or sciatica have new hope with this new tool,” exclaims Dr. Marks. “More research is underway on non-surgical spinal decompression, but it is far from investigational.” The equipment Dr. Marks recommends is called the DRX9000, which is gaining favor in the medical field as a safe and effective means of relieving back and leg pain.

“The results I have personally seen with the DRX9000 are truly miraculous. I wouldn’t believe it unless I had seen it,” proclaims Dr. Marks.  “Patients that have failed acupuncture, chiropractic, physical therapy – even patients who have had previous surgery and failed, have gotten tremendous relief in a very short time. Best of all, they have gotten these results without the risks or side-effects of drugs, shots or surgery.”

Warning…
Dr. Marks warns golfers suffering from severe back and leg pain, however that treatment with the DRX9000 is not a cure-all. There are some patients who cannot receive this care due to underlying spinal problems. In fact, Dr. Marks reports that there is a careful screening process he conducts for anyone interested in this care.

“In my spinal decompression center, we go over the spine with a fine tooth comb,” explains Dr. Marks. “There is a standard checklist for DRX treatment, which we perform, but there are additional tests and procedures I have developed to make sure of the correct diagnosis, exact location of the troublesome disc or discs and a functional assessment to ensure maximum success of the decompression.”

“I do not accept anyone for care unless there is a clear indication that they are going to be an excellent candidate. Many cases are not accepted and sent to other specialists, but the only way to know if this treatment is possible is to be evaluated carefully,” concludes Dr. Marks.

Free Golfer’s Guide to Back Pain 
For Golfer’s considering this new form of treatment, Dr. Marks has prepared a free booklet entitled “The Golfer’s Guide to Severe Back, Disc and Sciatica Pain.”

The booklet is free of charge and reveals what golfers must know about golf back pain and how to get off the couch and back onto the course.

The booklet can be obtained by visiting PainlessGolf.com

In addition to the Free booklet, the website also details the most common causes of back pain amongst golfers and other useful information.

Dr. Barry L. Marks, DC is the founder and medical director of Orange County’s first dedicated DRX non-surgical spinal decompression center, Orange Spine & Disc Rehabilitation Center in Orange, California. He has been in practice for over 22 years, has extensive post-doctorate training in golf related injuries and is a former Associate Clinical Professor at a leading chiropractic college. His expertise on non-surgical spinal decompression is often sought from physicians and patients nationwide and globally. Axiom Worldwide, the manufacturer of the DRX9000, often refers other doctors to tour his model decompression facility.

Common Questions Asked by Disc Herniation Sufferers

Dr. Barry L. Marks Chiropractor
Orange County Spinal Decompression Specialist

Here are some common questions by disc herniation and degenerative disc sufferers prior to spinal decompression therapy:

How Bad Is It?
Any degree of disc dehydration and/or degeneration is very bad. When discs begin to fail, they rapidly deteriorate and compromise the function of your spinal nerves. The worse a disc gets, the more quickly it deteriorates causing more nerve problems. Permanent neurologic damage may result if nerves are compressed long enough.

Can It Be Fixed?
Not all disc problems are fixable. Some people have let their discs get too bad before seeking an answer. The good news is that even patients with very severe disc degeneration have gotten relief from DRX therapy. If we accept your case, you have at least an 86% chance of getting better. You have a 0% chance of recovery if you do nothing.

What Will Happen If I Don’t Fix It Now?
As stated previously, discs problems tend to accelerate with time. If you wait too long, you may not be a candidate for non-surgical spinal decompression. Wait longer and you will no longer be a surgical candidate and have to live with permanent nerve damage, excruciating pain and disability.

Why Should I Choose Your Office for Spinal Decompression therapy?

Experience: We have been doing DRX therapy longer than anyone in Orange County. Dr. Marks has over 20 years experience as a doctor of chiropractic and is a former Associate Clinical Professor. He has taken years of post-doctorate training to become known as a specialist in spinal orthopedics.

Trust: Many doctors, chiropractic and medical, refer their cases to Dr. Marks. They understand that they will get an honest and accurate diagnosis and the best possible care for their patient’s problem.

Results: Many of our patients have already been through other supposed “spinal decompression” programs and failed. Our unique treatment system using the InsightSystem computer spinal analysis, DRX non-surgical spinal decompression and the Erchonia Cold Laser has been proven to work even when all other methods have failed.

I’m sure if you have suffered from back pain or sciatica and it has not responded to acupuncture, chiropractic, physical therapy or shots and you are looking for an alternative to surgery, you may have had these same questions mulling over in your mind.

For a Free Back Pain report explaining why your back hurts, why other treatments have failed, and whether spinal decompression is the answer for you, follow this link

Back Nerve Pain

Dr Barry L Marks
Chiropractor, Orange County, CA
Back Pain & Spinal Decompression Specialist

Answer to a question about “back nerve pain”

“Where does back nerve pain come from? Even though my MRI shows a bulging disc with dessication, my doctor says the disc isn’t causign the problem becasue the disc bulge is too small and I don’t have pain down my leg? Is this true?”

Back pain from disc herniation, bulging disc or degenerative disc disease comes from the following sources/structures:

• Nerves inside the disc
• Spinal nerves running behind the disc

Each nerve has it’s own unique ability to transmit messages to your brain, which you perceive as pain. Where the pain is felt depends on which disc is affected and which nerve is bothered. And keep in mind it could be more than one. So back nerve pain has no easy explanation.

Looks like a duck, quacks like a duck…
If you have pain in a specific nerve pattern that matches up with a disc bulge or herniated disc on an MRI, then the odds are that you have a disc herniation or bulging disc that is causing your back nerve pain. The questions is which nerves are affected?

A slipped disc does not necessarily cause leg pain or sciatica, so your doctor is mistaken in his or her impression of your condition.

The disc between your spinal bones has it’s own nerve supply located throughout the outer annular fibers(this fact was only discovered in about 1986 and many general practitioners still do not know this). When a disc herniation or bulge occurs it is because the disc is injured or because of degenerative disc disease. Either way, the outer fibers of the disc are damaged causing irritation of the nerves inside the disc itself. This will cause lower back pain, usually in the center of the spine at the affected area or slightly off center. This type of back nerve pain will not cause radiating leg pain (sciatica).

If, however you have a disc herniation that is pushing next to or on a spinal nerve, then you will not only have back pain from the disc nerves, but also buttocks, thigh, leg or foot pain from the spinal nerve. This is where the classic sciatica comes into play.

 

The size of your disc bulge is all relative to the size of your spinal canals and openings. Some people have “smallish” bulges that cause horrendous pain, while others have colossal herniations with little to no pain.

Properly correlating your symptoms, physical examination findings and MRI results is crucial to accurately diagnosing your condition. And until you are properly diagnosed, it is unlikely you will find the cure for your lower back pain. This is where a true back pain doctor specializing in disc disease can help immensly.

Learn more about back nerve pain and a possible cure in this Free Guide to Severe Back Pain

Back pain in Orange County or Los Angeles County? Follow this link for a Free Back Pain Severity Evaluation by a doctor specializing in back pain and sciatica.

Back Pain Relief

Dr Barry L Marks
Chiropractic & Spinal Decompression Specialist, Orange County, CA

Back pain relief…

Are you suffering from back pain? Have you had times when your lower back or leg pain was so severe you were desperate for relief?

This article will give you tips on what you can do at home for back pain relief. Try these items between acupuncture, chiropractic or physical therapy treatments or when you suffer an acute attack of back pain and cannot get in to see your doctor right away.

Alternate Heat and Ice

Alternating heat and ice causes inflammation to be flushed out of your back. It can also reduce pain from nerve irritation and reduce muscles spasm.

Apply moist heat via hot shower, bath, jacuzzi, hot wet towels or electric moist heating pad. Moist heat for 20 minutes will soothe your muscles and calm down painful nerves. Do NOT exceed 20 minutes with heat. Too much heat will cause more inflammation and make you more stiff and painful.

Immediately after heat, apply an ice pack for 12-15 minutes. Always place a paper towel between your skin and the ice pack. Ice causes a decrease in inflammation and turns off certain types of nerve pain. Never exceed 15 minutes of ice to avoid frost bite.

Perform Knee to Chest Stretches

This simple low back stretch can alleviate pain from a back strain, disc herniation, bulging disc, stenosis and many other causes of lower back pain. Simply lie on your back on the floor, lift both knees towards your chest and grab them with your hands. Rock your knees to your chest until you feel a good stretch in your back. Hold for a count of 10 then release slightly and repeat several times.

For more back pain relief strategies see the following links:

Free Back Pain
Remedies Book

Back pain relief strategies and back pain exercises you can do at home

More about back pain and how to cure it here

Lower Back and Hip Pain

Dr. Barry L Marks,
Doctor of Chiropractic, Spinal Decompression Specialist in Orange County, CA

Lower Back and Hip Pain

Amongst doctors specializing in lower back pain caused by disc herniation, bulging disc, facet syndome and stenosis, the hip is referred to as “the second back.” That’s because the hip joint often refers pain in a similar pattern to typical conditions that cause back pain and many back problems cause hip pain.

Before going any further, let’s get our terminology straight. When I say “hip,” I mean the joint that is made between the femur (upper leg bone) and the pelvis… the ball and socket joint that allows your leg to move up and down. Patients will often come into my spinal decompression center saying they have terrible “hip” pain, but then point to their lower back or sacroiliac area.

How to find your hip:
Stand up and let your arms hang down at your side. Your wrists are at the approximate level of your true hip joint. Now lift your thigh up. Your raised leg is pivoting at your hip joint.

How to tell if you have a hip problem versus a back problem:
In general, if you move your hip joint and it produces pain in your actual hip area, you are likley suffering from hip pain.

During an examination, your doctor should perform a few orthopedic maneuvers or tests to distinguish between a primary hip condition and a back disorder. These are simple physical tests that can quickly tell the doctor what is causing your pain. Patrick’s, Hibb’s and the Anvil test are the tests I prefer.

If hip joint movement causes no hip pain, but does produce back pain, buttock pain or pain to run down your leg, it is likley you are dealing with a back problem.

At times both can be painful. That is fairly common among the 70+ year old population.

Plain x-rays of the hip joints (both sides) and lower back are helpful and sometimes an MRI is needed to fully determine the primary problem.

Common primary hip problems to look out for:

• Arthritis, primarily osteoarthritis, but others affect the hip as well
• Fracture, hidden fractures are possible and in an acute trauma such as a fall, fracture must always be ruled out
• Joint contracture, capsulitis is a painful inflammatory swelling and build up of scar tissue of the capsule that surrounds the hip joint due to injury or over use
• Subluxation is a misalignment of the hip joint due to muscle imbalance from injury or chronic back and pelvis problems
• Infections and Tumors are not uncommon in the hip joint. Sadly, I have found many cases of hip tumors and infections in patients who thought they had a back problem

Treatment of lower back and hip pain varies greatly depending on the primary source of pain.

Want to find out what’s causing your lower back and hip pain? Order your Free report now.

Contact Dr. Marks in his Orange, CA office at (714) 938-0575 or email info@spinediscrehab.com and request an appointment for a “Free Back & Hip Pain Evaluation”. Dr. Marks will sit down with you to discuss your problem and then perform a specialized lower back and hip pain examination to pinpoint the cause of your pain. You will also be presented with a personalized written report detailing your condition and what treatment options are available to you. Limited availability each month, call now (714) 938-0575.

“Pain in Low Back?”

Dr Barry L Marks
Chiropractor, Orange County, CA
Back Pain & Spinal Decompression Specialist

If you are suffering from pain in low back, the most obvious question is why?

Here are the most common causes of lower back pain:

• Back muscle strain
• Subluxation or misalignment of spinal bones
• Arthritis of joints AKA “facet syndrome”
• Degenerative disc disease
• Bulging disc
• Disk herniation or herniated disc or slipped disc
• Spinal stenosis caused by disc bulge or arthritis or both
• Foraminal stenosis caused by herniated disc or arthritis or both

To see what might be causing your back pain or sciatica, review this article.

Okay, so now you’ve identitifed what could possibly cause your pain in low back, now what?

Best treatments for lower back pain from strain, misalignment, mild to moderate arthritis or facet syndrome: (In order)

1. Chiropractic with physiotherapy modalities and rehabilitative exercises
2. Physical therapy
3. Acupuncture

Best treatment for back pain or sciatica caused by disc bulge, disc herniation or stenosis:

• DRX9000 Spinal Decompression
• No other treatment method has been proven to reduce disc herniation size, rehydrate the disc or repair the disc.

As you have just learned, pain in low back has many causes and treatment depends on what is at the root of your problem. It’s important to remember that everyone is different, some people respond well to one method while others do not. The key is to keep trying until you find the solution that is right for your particular condition. Your health and your life are too important to just give up on.

More information on DRX9000 spinal decompression and how it might help your pain in low back here

Free Back Pain book offer here

Back Pain Injury

Dr Barry L Marks
Chiropractor, Spinal Decompression Specialist, Orange County, CA

Are You Suffering From Back Pain?

Do You Recall The Moment Your Back Pain Began?

 

For many chronic back pain sufferers, there is no identifiable moment their problem began.

But if you are suffering from a back pain injury, you know that the event is all too clear. The impact a back pain injury has on you can be devastating and difficult to cope with. One day you are fine and seemingly with a snap of the fingers, you are suffering from severe back pain and find yourself laid up.

The most common causes of back pain injury:

·     Lifting
Over stressing the back by lifting too much or lifting incorrectly is the number one back injury.

·     Repetitive strain
Repeated bending, twisting and lifting at work or in recreational sports commonly causes back injuries.

·     Car accident
An auto accident, especially a rear-impact collision can injure the lower back. Often times a back pain injury from a car accident will involve damage to the disc.

·     Slips and falls
Back pain injuries are commonly caused by slipping and falling. Falls onto the buttocks often cause damage to the lower back discs such as a herniated disc, slipped disc or bulging disc.  

How to prevent a back pain injury

·     Avoid over lifting; ask a buddy for help with heavy or awkward loads

·     Never bend forward and twist at the same time, this makes your discs less stable and prone to herniation

·     If you must repeatedly bend or lift, wear a back support and use your legs more

·     Adjust your car seat so it is more upright. Reclining too much can increase lumbar disc loads in a rear end car accident.

·     Avoid or be very careful when working on uneven or slippery surfaces to prevent falls.

Treatment of back pain injury
Minor strains often respond well to chiropractic care with therapy modalities, stretching and strengthening exercises, etc.

More serious back pain injuries that involve disc herniation, bulging disc or slipped disc must be treated in such a way that repairs the disc and minimizes the size of the disc bulge. Acupuncture, chiropractic, physical therapy, shots and surgery cannot do that. While these back pain remedies fail, DRX9000 spinal decompression has been proven in research and in thousands of patients across the globe, to be able to repair disc damaged by back pain injury.

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