Many patients are looking for a low back pain cure to end their pain for good. They may not understand about the connection between the spinal column and the nervous system and how any interference between the two systems can be the cause of much pain. Here are a few facts about these two systems:

The Nervous System: The nervous system is the center of your thoughts, memory, learning, and consciousness. All of your internal organs receive a nerve supply from your spine. Did you know that your nerves control . . .

• Muscle tension
• Blood vessel openings
• Glandular function
• Spatial orientation (proprioception)
• Pain
• Touch
• Vision
• Hearing
• Taste
• Body temperature, and
• Other senses.

The Spinal Column: The spinal column has four functions--to house and protect your spinal cord; to support your hips and shoulders; to serve as an attachment to your muscles; and to support your head and ribs. Your spine consists of 24 vertebrae plus your sacrum and coccyx:

• First 7 cervical (neck) vertebrae:
  • C1: called the “atlas,” holds the globe of the skull.
  • C2, the “axis,” permits head turning and tilting
  • C3 - C7 continue down through the neck
• The 12 thoracic (mid-back) vertebrae:
  • T1 - T12 all connect to the ribs in the back, and all but two (T11 and T12, which “float”), join the sternum (breastbone) in front.
  • The 5 lumbar (lower back)
  • vertebrae:These vertebrae are the biggest, thickest and most massive vertebrae. They support the weight of your entire spine, which is why so many spinal problems are in the lower back (lumbar) area. This is why the topic of low back pain cures is so prevalent.
• The sacrum is made up of five fused vertebrae. The sacrum and the hips on either side make up your pelvis.
• The coccyx is made up of four fused vertebrae, which is what’s left of your tailbone.

When these systems work together in harmony, free of sublaxation, the fluids and blood that carry the natural healing agents throughout your body, can flow freely without interference. This process can be considered a “low back pain cure.”

Our doctors at McKim Chiropractic offer the DRS Protocol™, a non-surgical low back pain treatment, for back pain associated with spinal and disc problems. To determine whether you are a candidate for the DRS Protocol™, the appropriate course of treatment will be prescribed following a thorough examination. Call today for answers to your questions about a low back pain cure and to schedule a consultation. Our licensed and certified staff is happy to help the residents of Nampa, ID end the cycle of pain!