Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn Knows Well the Spine and Its Connections
Nerves. Discs. Muscles. What connects them all? The spine! And back pain is a complex condition often involving all these components. Your Ashburn and Herndon chiropractor at Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn appreciates every one of these spinal elements. Your Ashburn and Herndon chiropractor pays great attention to each of these spinal parts. Your Ashburn and Herndon chiropractor relieves Ashburn and Herndon back pain and neck pain related to these spinal elements with gentle chiropractic services and Cox® Technic at Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn.
THE SPINE
It is the body’s support system. The spine links everything! The spine’s bones – called vertebrae – connect ligaments, muscles and discs to form this support system. 25 intervertebral discs separate the typical 33 vertebrae. Three parts comprise 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 connected 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 shown to increase the thickness of lumbar spine stabilizing muscles, transverse abdominis and lumbar multifidus muscles. (2) Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn is astounded by what diaphragm-focused treatment does for such muscles. It all goes back to how intricately the spine is designed and connected! Interesting! Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn enjoys taking care of Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic patients’ spines every day!
NERVES
Spinal nerves intertwine their ways in the spine, collecting 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 supplies nerves to the gluteus medius, gluteus minimum and tensor fasciae latae muscles. If injured, it often causes an unmistakable walking and standing gait because of the gluteus medius muscle paralysis it triggers. (3) Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn back pain patients know how sensitive these spinal nerves are and so does Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn.
MUSCLES
The spine depends on muscles to maintain its connections. 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 cause of low back pain. (4) The quadratus lumborum muscle is central 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 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 key to balance, maintaining 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 improved erector spinae muscle activity and decreased pain and disability. (6) That is why Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn customarily recommends exercise to Ashburn and Herndon back pain patients as part of the chiropractic treatment plan. Don’t worry! Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn ensures these are easy 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 care of low back pain with leg pain together using Cox® Technic spinal manipulation.
