Most Chiropractic Clinic Knows Well the Spine and Its Connections
Nerves. Discs. Muscles. The spine connects them all! And back pain is a complex condition often including all these elements. Your Murfreesboro chiropractor at Most Chiropractic Clinic appreciates every one of these spinal elements. Your Murfreesboro chiropractor pays great attention to each of these spinal elements. Your Murfreesboro chiropractor reduces Murfreesboro back pain and neck pain associated with these spinal elements with gentle chiropractic services and Cox® Technic at Most Chiropractic Clinic.
THE SPINE
It is the body’s support system. The spine links everything! The spine’s bones – called vertebrae – join ligaments, muscles and discs to make up this support system. 25 intervertebral discs are between each of the usual 33 vertebrae. Three parts form each disc – the gel-like, water/collagen-composed nucleus pulposus contained and held in place by the collagenous annulus fibrosus and two endplates on top and bottom that protect 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 demonstrate just how linked the spine is, more articles emerge about the importance of diaphragm training for muscle relaxation like the hamstring muscles. In a recent study, this training is documented to grow the thickness of lumbar spine stabilizing muscles, transverse abdominis and lumbar multifidus muscles. (2) Most Chiropractic Clinic is astounded by what diaphragm-focused treatment does for such muscles. It all reflects on how intricately the spine is created and connected! Fascinating! Most Chiropractic Clinic likes taking care of Murfreesboro chiropractic patients’ spines every day!
NERVES
Spinal nerves intertwine their ways throughout the spine, gathering and sending impulses from head to toe. The superior gluteal nerve winds its ways through the lower pelvis by the L4, L5 and S1 nerve roots in the sacral plexus. It innervates the gluteus medius, gluteus minimum and tensor fasciae latae muscles. If injured, it usually causes an obviously different walking and standing gait due to the gluteus medius muscle paralysis it produces. (3) Most Chiropractic Clinic back pain patients understand how sensitive these spinal nerves are and so does Most Chiropractic Clinic.
MUSCLES
The spine relies on muscles to keep it together. The psoas muscle runs along both sides of the spinal vertebral column down to the pelvis. It is deep and originates at the lumbar vertebrae, L1-L4, adjoining much more - the less trochanter of the femur, iliopsoas muscle, psoas major muscle, inconsistent psoas minor muscle, iliac fascia, iliacus muscle, and inguinal ligament – affecting postural function and influencing mood and stress disorders as a reason for low back pain. (4) The quadratus lumborum muscle is key to stability. Its deep, posterior, lateral and interior location around the spine often brings into question its contributing role in back pain. It is an important part of the thoracolumbar fascia muscle system as it surrounds the iliac crest, the transverse processes of lumbar spine’s vertebrae and 12th rib. (5) The external oblique muscle is central to balance, preserving the center of gravity, as well as stability. Notably, 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 reduced pain and disability. (6) That is why Most Chiropractic Clinic routinely recommends exercise to Murfreesboro back pain patients as part of the chiropractic treatment plan. Do not worry! Most Chiropractic Clinic ensures these are easy and effective for you!
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Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Lonny Skjervheim on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about chiropractic care of low back pain with leg pain together using Cox® Technic spinal manipulation.
