Young Adults & Low Back Pain

Young Adults & Low Back Pain

Thank you for sharing your experience with low back pain. It is true that low back pain is a common problem that affects most of us at some point in our lives. The first step to managing low back pain is to stop the activity that caused it, if possible. This can help prevent further damage and allow the body to begin healing itself ¹.

The most likely injuries described by the scenario you mentioned include a muscle strain or ligament sprain (or a muscle or ligament pull/stretch/tear that can broken down into mild vs. moderate vs. severe, or, microscopic tears vs. up to 75% tearing vs. >75% tearing may occur, respectively). The severity of the injury and how well you take care of yourself will determine healing time ².

Treatment can include chiropractic care, ice (15 min. rotations on/off/on/off/on), activity modifications (usually, a combination of walking and resting for the first day or two will help but after that, your chiropractor will guide you in the proper exercises for stretching and eventually strengthening), and anti-inflammatory care. Doctors of chiropractic prefer herbs such as ginger, turmeric, boswellia, and other nutrients over NSAIDs—like ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin—as these irritate the stomach and can damage the liver and kidney. Recent studies show that NSAIDs can also inhibit important chemical activities in the body that may actually slow the healing process. For this reason, studies have concluded that athletes who are trying to get back into their sport should avoid NSAIDs .

It’s important to note that these treatments may not work for everyone, so it’s best to consult a healthcare professional before starting any new treatment program . They can help you determine which treatments are best for you based on your specific needs.