Back Pain

According to Statistics Canada, back pain is one of the most common chronic conditions in Canada, and currently accounts for approximately 30% to 40% of all workplace absences. Four out of five people will experience lower back pain at some point in their life, and although most of the time this does not indicate a serious illness, it can cause debilitating pain for the person experiencing it. There are several causes for back pain, one of them being obesity.

Being overweight is one of the major causes of chronic back pain. Extra weight puts more stress on your spine and can also be a factor in disc wear and tear. One of the main reasons for this association is due to weak abdominal muscles that cause your pelvis to move forward, and in turn puts undo stress on your lower spine. This increased stress on your lower back and spine leads to lower back pain.

Generally speaking, many people turn to pain medication for relief from back pain. However; the best way to eliminate many common back problems is by achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Unfortunately, many of those suffering from both upper back pain and lower back pain are simply unable to get to – and stay at – a healthy weight. Diets may work in the short term, however, most find the weight not only returns, but that it’s accompanied by a few more pounds. In addition, many overweight people who could use exercises for back pain are not able to do them due to limitations with their mobility. While there is no one cure for back pain, the solution to most chronic back pain conditions is to look at the causes of back pain and treat those.

The Slimband procedure has helped thousands of Canadians alleviate their weight-related back pain. The procedure has not only provided patients with a long-term, sustainable weight loss solution, but in the process many of these patients have found their back problems were resolved. If you’d like to learn more about how Slimband can help provide relief from back pain, please schedule a free consultation by completing the Find Out More form at the right of this page.