Some
Lumbar conditions may include:
- Numbness
and Tingling in the Legs
- Pulled
Muscles
- Hip
Problems
- Radiating
Pain
- Bowel,
Bladder and Sexual Dysfunction
Numbness
and Tingling in the Legs
- The falling asleep sensation in the low back, legs or feet is
a direct indication that the nerves are not receiving enough oxygen.
Decreased
oxygen flow and nerve irritation are usually the reason for numbness
and tingling in the buttocks, legs and feet. Since spinal subluxations
decrease the flow of oxygen to the lower extremities, it is easy to
relate subluxations to numbness and tingling. If you are experiencing
any numbness and tingling, get your self checked out immediately.
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Pulled Muscles
- The term "pulled muscle" is the layman's term for a
muscle strain. Any movement can result in a muscle strain.
Shoveling
snow, bowling, lifting improperly, and pulling weeds are all causes
of lumbar muscle strain. Strained muscles will usually feel better with
a little ice and rest. However, if strains are not allowed to heal properly,
the muscles and joints of the affected area may become long-term problems.
Such long term problems result in stiffer, weaker, and more painful
muscles. This condition often leads to chronic low-back pain. Chiropractors
realize that the long-term result of untreated, mild injuries may have
debilitating effects on the spine, nervous system, and the future health
of the individual. Adjustments to the lower back will assure that proper
motion and alignment exists in the spine, and will strengthen strained
muscles. This will lead to full recovery for the patient.
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Hip Problems
- Restrictions and imbalances may exist in the hip joints and cause
pain and dysfunction.
More
Info: A problem in the lumbar spine may radiate pain to, and around,
the tissues of the hip. Likewise, a problem in the hip may affect the
lumbar spine or other parts of the body. Restrictions and imbalances
also known as subluxations, may exist in the hip joint and cause pain
and dysfunction. After examination you can receive a hip, pelvis and
lumbar spine adjustment to promote proper structure and function.
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Radiating Pain
- Subluxations or nerve impingements in the sacroiliac joints, lumbar
spine, and the hips may radiate pain into the legs.
Do
not rely on medications to dull your perception of this problem while
the conditions worsen, see a chiropractor. Chiropractic care gets great
results in treating radiating pain.
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Bowel, Bladder and Sexual
Dysfunction - Problems with these types of functions
may be considered "red flag" indicators that a serious problem
is present.
If
bowel, bladder or sexual dysfunctions exist, they may be the result
of poor nervous-system communication. These problems respond very well
to chiropractic treatment. If you have these problems, get checked immediately
as they tend to worsen with time.
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