Nerves. Discs. Muscles. The spine connects them all! And back pain is
a complex condition often including all these components.
Your Oxford chiropractor at Satterwhite Chiropractic values
all of these spinal elements. Your Oxford chiropractor
pays great attention to each of these spinal elements.
Your Oxford chiropractor relieves Oxford
back pain and neck pain connected to these
spinal elements with gentle chiropractic services and Cox® Technic at
Satterwhite Chiropractic.
THE SPINE
The spine is the
body’s support system. The spine links everything! The spine’s
bones – called vertebrae – link ligaments, muscles and discs
to make up this support system. 25 intervertebral discs are
between each of the usual 33 vertebrae. Three parts make up
each disc – the gel-like, water/collagen-composed nucleus pulposus enveloped
and held in place by the collagenous annulus fibrosus and two endplates on top
and bottom that safeguard and permit nutrients into the
nucleus. The disc gives the spine its flexibility and strength. (1) Seemingly off-topic but really not as these
findings show just how linked the spine is, more articles emerge about the value
of diaphragm training for muscle relaxation like the hamstring muscles. In a recent
study, this training is reported to boost
the thickness of lumbar spine stabilizing muscles, transverse abdominis and
lumbar multifidus muscles. (2) Satterwhite Chiropractic is amazed by
what diaphragm-focused treatment does for such muscles. It all reflects
on how complexly the spine is created and
connected! Interesting! Satterwhite Chiropractic likes taking
care of Oxford chiropractic patients’ spines every day!
NERVES
Spinal nerves weave
their ways in the spine, collecting
and sending impulses from head to toe. The superior gluteal
nerve makes its ways through the lower pelvis via the L4,
L5 and S1 nerve roots in the sacral plexus. It supplies nerves to
the gluteus medius, gluteus minimum and tensor fasciae latae muscles. If injured,
it usually causes an unmistakable
walking and standing gait because of the gluteus medius muscle
paralysis it produces. (3) Satterwhite Chiropractic back pain
patients know how sensitive these spinal nerves
are and so does Satterwhite Chiropractic.
MUSCLES
The spine relies
on muscles to maintain its connections. The psoas muscle passes along both sides of the spinal
vertebral column down to the pelvis. It’s deep and originates
at the lumbar vertebrae, L1-L4, attaching to much more - the less
trochanter of the femur, iliopsoas muscle, psoas major muscle, inconsistent
psoas minor muscle, iliac fascia, iliacus muscle, and inguinal ligament – influencing
postural function and having an effect on mood and stress
disorders as a reason for low back pain. (4) The quadratus lumborum muscle is central
to stability. Its deep, posterior, lateral and interior location around the
spine often brings into question its contributing role in back pain. It’s an important part of the thoracolumbar
fascia muscle system as it encircles the iliac crest, the transverse
processes of lumbar spine’s vertebrae and 12th rib. (5) The external oblique muscle is
central to balance, maintaining the center of gravity, and stability. Interestingly, in a research study of women
with chronic low back pain, stability exercises and balance exercises regarding
the external oblique muscle increased erector spinae muscle activity
and decreased pain and disability. (6) That’s why Satterwhite Chiropractic
routinely recommends exercise to Oxford
back pain patients as part of the chiropractic treatment
plan. Don’t worry! Satterwhite Chiropractic makes sure these are simple
and effective for you!
CONTACT Satterwhite Chiropractic
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Lonny Skjervheim on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr.
Michael Johnson about chiropractic treatment of low back pain with
leg pain together using Cox® Technic spinal manipulation.
Schedule your chiropractic appointment today.
Satterwhite Chiropractic is your Oxford
back
pain specialist. Satterwhite Chiropractic uses knowledge
of these amazing spinal connections to enhance the clinical pain
relief outcomes for our back pain patients. Satterwhite Chiropractic
is like the spine for nerves, discs, and muscles: Satterwhite Chiropractic connects the best
of back pain research to back pain relief for you, our back
pain patient.