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Back Pain With Our Chiropractors

Back pain is a serious health problem:

Eight out of ten Canadians will experience back pain at one point in their lives. It’s a serious health problem that often goes untreated. One of the reasons back pain is so common is that it can be caused by so many different things.

work-related injuries
sports injuries
poor posture
stress
car accidents
improper lifting

Any of these things can cause your spine to shift from its normal position or affect your range of motion. This puts pressure on the joints, muscles and nerves in that area and is what causes most back pain.

Back problem warning signs:

Leg pain with numbness, tingling and/or weakness
Back or leg pain with coughing or sneezing
Difficulty standing up after sitting for any period of time
Stiffness in the morning
Pain in hip, buttock, thigh, knee or foot
Inability to turn or bend to each side equally
Unbalanced posture (e.g. one shoulder higher than the other)
Pain which prevents you from sleeping