Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries Knows Well the Spine and Its Connections
Nerves. Discs. Muscles. The spine connects them all! And back pain is a complex condition typically including all these components. Your Manchester chiropractor at Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries appreciates every one of these spinal elements. Your Manchester chiropractor pays great attention to each of these spinal elements. Your Manchester chiropractor relieves Manchester back pain and neck pain connected to these spinal elements with gentle chiropractic services and Cox® Technic at Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries.
THE SPINE
The spine is the body’s support system. The spine connects 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 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 safeguard and allow nutrients into the nucleus. The disc keeps the spine flexible and strong. (1) Seemingly off-topic but really not as these findings demonstrate just how linked the spine is, more articles surface about the value of diaphragm training for muscle relaxation like the hamstring muscles. In a new study, this training is documented to increase the thickness of lumbar spine stabilizing muscles, transverse abdominis and lumbar multifidus muscles. (2) Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries is amazed by what diaphragm-focused treatment does for such muscles. It all goes back to how intricately the spine is designed and connected! Interesting! Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries enjoys working Manchester chiropractic patients’ spines every day!
NERVES
Spinal nerves intertwine their paths in the spine, collecting and dispersing impulses from head to toe. The superior gluteal nerve winds 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 damaged, it usually causes an unmistakable walking and standing gait because of the gluteus medius muscle paralysis it triggers. (3) Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries back pain patients understand how sensitive these spinal nerves are and so does Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries.
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’s 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 – influencing 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 draws into question its contributing role in back pain. It is an essential 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 key 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 involving the external oblique muscle increased erector spinae muscle activity and decreased pain and disability. (6) That is why Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries customarily recommends exercise to Manchester back pain patients as part of the chiropractic treatment plan. Do not worry! Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries ensures these are simple and helpful 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 treatment of low back pain with leg pain together using Cox® Technic spinal manipulation.
