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Abdominal Wall Pain |  |
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Chest Wall Pain | |
| - Chronic Prostatitis |
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Facial Pain | |
| - Fibromyalgia |
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Headache Pain | |
| - Herniated Disc |
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Hip Pain | |
| - Interstitial Cysytitis |
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Joint Pain | |
| - Lower Back Pain |
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Lumbar Spine Disorders | |
| - Migraine |
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Muscular (Myofascial) Pain | |
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Painful Peripheral Nerve | |
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Phantom Limb Pain | |
| - Post-Traumatic Pain |
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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD | |
| - Sciatica |
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Spinal Cord Injury | |
| - Spinal Fusion |
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Trigeminal Neuralgia | |
| - Upper Back Surgery |
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Work Related Injuries |
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What is
Causing the Back Pain?
While only a trained medical professional can
accurately diagnose your back problem and recommend appropriate treatment, a basic
understanding of common causes of back pain and how VAX-D works to alleviate them
can help you in making a more informed decision concerning your treatment options.
Understanding How the Spine Works
Your spine is composed
of 24 bones called vertebrae. In between each vertebra is a fibrous disc (annulus
fibrosus), filled with a jelly-like substance (nucleus pulposus), which provides
flexibility and cushioning to the spine.
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vertebrae protect the spinal cord, which runs through a tube at the back of the
spine called the spinal canal.
In the lower portion of the back, spinal
nerves exit the spinal canal between the vertebrae and unite as they move down
through the pelvis. Some of these spinal nerves join to become the sciatic nerves,
which travel down through the buttocks, along the backs and sides of the thighs
and calves, and into the feet.
With such a dense network of nerves traveling
throughout the back, it is easy to see how great discomfort may be cause by a
slight upset in the delicate architecture of the spine. Accidents and injury may
damage discs and vertebrae, putting pressure on nerves; this results in tingling,
numbness, muscle weakness, or even sharp, shooting pain. Shown in the illustration
blow are some of the more common diagnoses for back pain that will be covered
at length in the coming pages.
LIFT
WITH YOUR LEGS, NOT WITH YOUR BACK!
Many bulging and herniated discs
can be attributed to lifting objects incorrectly. When picking up an object from
the floor, bend at knees, keeping the spine as erect as possible. Rise using the
strength of your legs, as their sturdy, more simplistic architecture is designed
for such exertions. Putting great amounts of pull or pressure on the spine, when
bent forward or backward, can compromise its delicate alignment.
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Lifting | Correct Lifting |  |  |
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All content and images in this page are courtesy of VAX-D - Vertebral Axial Decompression
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