Pain Lower back pain is one of the most common maladies that humans experience. Next to colds and the flu, it is the most common reason why we miss work and go to the doctor. It is the most common work injury. The financial costs of lower back pain are staggering. It is estimated that one third of the entire cost of the worker's compensation system is spent on treatment, disability and benefits for lower back pain.
Most back problems are mechanical in nature.
Most treatments fail because they don't provide a mechanical solution. At Smith Chiropractic, we address the lower back as a working machine. This is done by examining ranges of motion, muscle tightness and balance, testing the nerves that flow from the lower back, and performing special tests to evaluate joint function and stability of the lower back. Then, we prescribe a program of chiropractic adjustments, exercise, and lifestyle management to correct and manage dysfunction of muscles and spinal joints. The benefits can be immediate and lasting.