What's Really Causing Your Lower Back Pain and How YOU Can Fix It

Lower back pain is something that has plagued most of us at one point or another at some time in our lives.  If it is something that plagues you constantly, relief can be hard to find.  Lower back pain can be hard to treat because it can have so many causes and can involve so many muscles.  Our lower back is comprised of a complex network of muscles, tendons, bones, and connective tissues that are all supposed to fit and work together in a specific way.  When one of those things goes haywire, the whole system can go haywire!  

Lower back pain can come from poor posture, improper alignment, injury, weak muscles, imbalanced muscles or repetitive motion (just to name a few causes).  The good news is that whatever the cause, the problem can most often be fixed.  For example, the position you put your body into will determine your posture which will determine your ability to move and function.  If you slouch, you're not using your muscles as they should be used which can lead it injury and pain.  Slouching causes you to round your upper back , elevate your shoulder blades and rotate them out of position.  Your muscles are then too "stretched out" to contract properly and support your frame - hence the pain and stiffness!  Therefore, fix the slouch - fix the pain!  At Meridian Healing Center, we understand how your entire body works together and we can show you how to live pain free.

To read the complete in-depth article on exactly how you can fix your lower back pain, click here.  Otherwise, contact Meridian today to schedule an appointment to see how your posture is affecting your muscle and joint health.