While there are many causes of lower back pain, most cases of low back pain can typically be linked to either a general cause – such as muscle strain – or a specific and diagnosable condition, such as degenerative disc disease or a lumbar herniated disc. In the US, lower back pain is one of the most common conditions and one of the leading causes of physician visits. In fact, at least four out of five adults will experience it at some point in their lives.

Among people seeking low back pain relief alternatives, most choose chiropractic treatment. About 22 million Americans visit chiropractors annually. Chiropractic technique treats low back pain by correcting vertebral disc displacements, freeing spinal joint adhesion, inhibiting painful nerve impulses, or correcting spinal misalignment.