By Dr. Krystosik
Most people with low back pain would agree that a cure is oftentimes difficult to obtain. The reason a cure for low back pain is so hard to find is because the wrong diagnosis or treatment is most often made. It is very important to make sure you have an accurate diagnosis of your particular condition prior to beginning treatment for low back pain. But what if I told you there is a systematic way to accurately pinpoint the cause of low back pain that will almost always assure a cure for your low back pain. Over the next several weeks I will explain a logical way to accurately pinpoint the cause of low back pain and discuss how proper chiropractic diagnosis and treatments will stop low back pain once and for all. My goal is to enable you to make informed health care decisions so you can feel good, live an active lifestyle and do the things you love to do.
So, letss get started. There are plenty of treatment options available for low back pain relief. Most of the treatments, especially medications bring
temporary relief. Today, I will discuss facet syndrome, what it is, how to correct it and what not to do if you have this frequent problem for low back pain.
Facet Syndrome a Major Cause of Low Back Pain
Facet Syndrome: On the back side of each vertebra are a pair of joints that stabilize the vertebrae while allowing full range of movements to occur in the spine. These joints are called “Facets.” Without facet joints a simple task like picking up an object off the ground would be impossible. The facet joints are easily misaligned from heavy lifting, repetitive twisting and prolonged forward or back bending. It is estimated that up to 40% of lower back pain originates from the facets. Misalignment of the facet joints are corrected by a combination of chiropractic adjustments, specific exercises to strengthen weak muscles surrounding the facet joints and appropriate life-style changes. Trying to treat a misaligned facet joint with medications makes as much sense as trying to put a quart of oil in the engine of your car when you need a wheel alignment to stop your car from shaking on the freeway. $29 NEW PATIENT OFFER includes evaluation, doctor’s report and one adjustment. Proceeds go to Emergency Assistance Center food center in Northfield.
Dr. Krystosik is a board-certified chiropractic physician with an undergraduate degree in clinical nutrition and is northeast Ohio’s leading expert in functional medicine. Dr. Krystosik is the author of 5 books on nutrition and natural medicine and is a nationally known speaker. For an appointment with Dr. Krystosik in his Northfield office, call 330-908-0094 or go to www.TheOtherSideofMedicine.com
