Back Pain

Low Back Pain . . . Why Suffer?

Low back pain is a sign that something is wrong!

Low back pain results in millions of dollars of lost work and untold suffering every day. Up to 80% of all adults will eventually experience back pain. Clearly, back pain is one of society’s more significant conditions. Dr. Kjaer treats a wide range of conditions, but much of his practice is treating and correcting low back pain. In fact, the most common reason people are referred to our office is for low back problems.

Improper sitting or lifting, overexertion, a fall or other trauma, and inherited spinal abnormalities can be the cause of low back pain. Really, it is the normal activities we all do each and every day that create problems in our low backs. When bones of the spine lose their normal position or motion, ligaments, nerves, tendons, discs, joints and muscles can be affected. When these tissues are damaged or irritated they can create pain and many other symptoms.

It might seem a simple solution to take aspirin and drugs to cover up the warning signs, but the actual cause of the low back pain is not being addressed. Your symptoms are related to the injury of a disc, joint, muscle, ligament, tendon or nerve.

Many people find relief with chiropractic care. If a thorough examination by Dr. Kjaer reveals reduced range of motion, short ligaments, tight muscles or mechanical restrictions, chiropractic care will make a difference. Chiropractic treatments will alleviate the day-to-day tension that builds up in each of us. Chiropractic care restores normal motion and position to the spinal bones. This will improve function and reduce painful symptoms.

There is a good chance chiropractic will help if you have:

· stiffness in the joints in the morning

· a dull ache or sharp pains

· pain/numbness/tingling down one or both legs

· tight muscles in the back of the legs or low back

· stress in your life- whether it is physical or emotional

· arthritis

· a child having many falls- even if the falls seem trivial or he/she is not complaining of symptoms. Children will benefit from chiropractic care too.

Dr. Kjaer utilizes effective strategies and treatments to correct this and other musculo-skeletal problems. Ultimately, this will ensure that you get the most out of your family time, hobbies and physical activities.

There is hope. There is a solution. Change your life for good.