Why could this be so? One possibility is that extra weight may cause more pulls the pelvis forward which in turn makes the spine  curve excessively inward and thus causing more strain on your lower back.

Whether or not obesity is the actual cause of back pain stands to be proven and is still contested today. A 2018 study researching the link between obesity and back pain concluded that maintaining a healthy body weight may be one of the factors preventing the occurrence of low back pain. And at the same time, there are a host of benefits to losing extra weight so it wouldn’t hurt to see if shedding those pounds might in fact help your back pain!

Other ways that might help with back pain:

• Exercise: this might be a no-brainer, but not all exercises are created equal and some might worsen your pain. Check out these exercises that may reduce your back pain.
• Improve your posture: believe it or not, how you stand, sit and lay can have a great impact on your back health. Learn about how good posture can relieve back pain.
• See a chiropractor: it you’ve tried plenty of exercises and techniques to ease your back pain, but still can’t manage to reduce it, it might be time to visit a chiropractor. If you live in the Everett, Washington area, our doctors would love to treat you! We have new patient specials and current have a 4.8 star rating on Google! Read our reviews–our patients love us.

From Acute Sports Injuries to Chronic Conditions

The knee is a complex joint that combines bones, cartilage, muscles, and connective tissues, all of which must withstand the daily stresses of supporting your weight as you move. This proposition becomes even more difficult if you play sports that require lots of running, jumping and pivoting. High-impact sports and personal injuries can pose even more danger to the knee, especially while your weight is planted on it, possibly causing acute injuries such as a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.

But not all knee pain occurs so suddenly or dramatically. For example, runner’s knee (patellofemoral tracking syndrome) may sneak up on you, with a misaligned kneecap irritating the underlying bones to produce ever-worsening pain. This problem may even have its origins, not in a knee abnormality or injury, but in longstanding alignment problems that have thrown your stance and gait off-balance. Years of uneven weight distribution can also place the knee’s muscles and connective tissues under constant strain, creating pain and increasing your injury risk. It can even contribute to premature joint wear, causing or aggravating osteoarthritis of the knee joint.

Chiropractic Care, Physical Therapy, and Injury Rehabilitation
Fortunately, Everett Spine & Rehab has all-natural answers to many kinds of knee issues. Our chiropractic and physical rehabilitation team can identify, not just the injury itself, but also the underlying factors behind its cause. If your alignment is off, chiropractic adjustments in the spine and/or the knee itself can help restore healthy joint function and prevent strain. Physical therapy can help you rehabilitate knee tissues damaged by a sports injury or personal injury, while also strengthening the knee joint against future mishaps. We can even provide massage therapy and acupuncture to ease pain and accelerate healing without drugs.

Schedule an Appointment with your Everett Chiropractor
Don’t let knee pain get you down. You’ll find safe, effective, natural solutions to relieve, manage and prevent knee pain at Everett Spine & Rehab — and if you’re new to our clinic, the fact that you can schedule a free consultation with us will make your experience even more painless. Call (425) 347-8614 today to schedule the knee pain treatment you need!