Chronic back pain may have a destructive effect on the active quality of life you once enjoyed.

Back pain prevents us from participating in sports or activities we’ve enjoyed all of our lives;

There may be an absence of energy, in part because of sleep deprivation or anxiety due to pain;

Prescribed pain medications may have harmful side effects;;

Without activity and rest, our physical condition may begin to degenerate;

Relationships with family and friends may be adversely affected;

Poor diet, weight gain and diabetes may be the result of the absence of activity or stimulation;

For many, invasive surgery is expensive and a financial burden.

Your back is an elaborate composition of muscle, bone and tissue reaching from the neck to your waist. The spinal column is made up of about 30 bones called vertebrae. The upper 12 vertebrae are called thoracic, while the lower 5 vertebrae are called lumbar. The spine supports the upper body, while it houses and protects your spinal cord. The spinal cord is used by the nervous system to carry signals to the brain that provides instruction for controlling body movement and reports body sensations.

Because of the multiple reasons back pain occurs, it is critical that professional medical diagnosis and advice is sought to determine effective and appropriate treatment.

Most back pain is felt in the lower back region which primarily supports the weight of the upper torso. Pain occurs for many reasons, aging when muscle strength and elasticity decrease, lifting a heavy object causing muscle strain or arthritis and disc disease. In extreme cases, when the spine becomes overly strained, a disc may rupture or bulge outward. In all cases, when excessive pressure is placed on the nerves housed in the spinal cord those nerves become compressed or irritated and the result is back pain. Back pain is considered chronic when 3 months of pain and discomfort are evident.

Back pain is the second most common neurological ailment, preceded only by headaches and there is a clear relationship between both. For many, the cause of back pain is secondary while recovery from back pain discomfort is what matters most. When simple treatments, which may include application of ice, heat or medication aren’t effective, a thorough medical evaluation is recommended.

While many individuals do recover from back pain, recovery for others is more difficult because there isn’t a simple or prompt solution. If rest, doctor prescribed anti-inflammatory medication, heat and exercise doesn’t eliminate pain, a more aggressive treatment is often pursued. Narcotic pain medication, muscle relaxants, physical therapy, epidural steroid injection and spine surgery may be recommended by medical professionals.

A critical element in reducing or eliminating back pain is to ensure the spine and cervical bones are correctly aligned. Chiropractor’s adjustment and re-adjustment of the back is often done on a frequent basis. Ancillary benefits include improved posture and the reduction of migraine pain, absence of headaches frequently associated with back miss-alignment. In many cases, access to a chiropractor isn’t available or the visitation cost may be prohibitive. The Back and Body Roller provides relief when adjustment isn’t available, while also providing massage treatment whenever needed or wherever you go. Chronic back pain sufferers indicate the frequency of their return to chiropractors is significantly reduced through consistent use of the Back and Body Roller.