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Back Pain Is Not Part Of Having Arthritis
The second myth or misconception we are going to discuss deals with arthritis. Approximately 40 million people in the United States have been clinically diagnosed with some type of arthritis and that number is predicted to increase in the coming years. It is a common diagnosis and affects a vast number of people, both old and young, particularly the overweight and the inactive. However, just because you have been diagnosed with arthritis does not mean that you necessarily experience back pain.
As a matter of fact, there are many Americans who have been diagnosed with arthritis in their backs, but do NOT actually experience back pain. Why is it then that you feel as if your spine might snap if you bend forward or twist too quickly? Why do you feel so stiff all the time?
Surprisingly, your stiffness may not even be related to arthritis at all! Many back pain patients are commonly mis-diagnosed, meaning they do not have arthritis, but have a more serious and hazardous issue instead. This wrong diagnosis may not even surface until it is too late. The pain can actually develop into herniated or bulging discs in the spine, which will have significant consequences on your health later in life.
Yes, arthritis patients experience pain and health issues that are a result of a blend of concealed imbalances of the spine and the adjacent muscles. These are serious issues and can develop into even more health issues if ignored. One of the most common results of arthritis is hip replacement surgery. It is unfortunate to realize, that if treated in a timely manner, the problem would be a swift and simple fix.
Think about it like the tires on your car: if the wheel alignment is off just a little bit, there are no clear signs. You may drive hundreds and hundreds of miles on your misaligned wheels without observing and detecting any signs. The car may not make any abnormal noises or pull off to one side like you might expect. Nevertheless, after driving around on misaligned tires, you may see a weird pattern of baldness of the tires, the car might start pulling to one side, or a tire blow-out may cause a very perilous accident.
Merely by taking your car in for an inspection will allow you to easily avoid these potentially dangerous situations. Your chance of being in a hazardous collision increases drastically when you keep driving on the misaligned wheels or the worn out tires. Preventative maintenance on your car is key to keeping you safe on the road.
Your body functions the same way with the spine. You might have a minor misalignment or imbalance in your spine that seems to not affect your health right now. You may not even experience any symptoms or pain from the imbalance; however, it exists nonetheless and can have a huge bearing on your health. By scheduling an appointment with your chiropractor, you can receive the preventative care for any unfelt spinal misalignments that can make you feel your at your peak right now, while saving you time and health complications in the future.
Do you experience back pain already? You have no time to lose. Stop by to visit your chiropractor for a spinal exam before your little pain progresses into big, costly health issues. You will be glad that you did.
Phoenix Chiropractor Dr. Steve Van Laecken has helped numerous patients with arthritis to live free from back pain. To understand how to get rid of that nagging back pain once and for all, and you live in Phoenix, then call Phoenix Chiropractor Dr. Steve Van Laecken at 602-298-1600. For a limited time, Dr. Steve has agreed to provide an initial exam for 75% off to anyone with a copy of this article.
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