Chiropractic care has been shown to offer relief from numerous musculoskeletal ailments including the following:

    • lower back pain/stiffness
    • neck pain
    • headaches
    • arm/leg pain, tingling & numbness
    • carpal tunnel syndrome
    • wrist, elbow & shoulders complaints
    • foot, ankle, knee & hip complaints
    • sciatica
    • bulging discs
    • sports injuries - tennis/golfers elbow
    • whiplash injuries 

Take this short test below to see if you are at risk!

Back Pain Risk Scale

What are YOUR chances of having back pain? Take this quiz to find out!

How old are you?

Under 30 - add 0

30 to 39 - add 1

40 to 65 - add 2

Over 65 - add 3

  • Back pain affects 80% of people over the age of 30 at some point in their lives.

 

Do you smoke?

Yes - add 1

No - add 0

  • Smoking contributes to the potential for back pain.

 

Are you overweight?

No - add 0

If yes and 0 - 5 lbs overweight - add 1

6-10 lbs overweight - add 2

11-15 lbs overweight - add 3

16-20 lbs overweight - add 4; more than 20 lbs - add 5

  • Excess weight increases your chance of developing back pain.

 

How often do you exercise?

0 times per week - add 3

1 time per week - add 2

2 times per week - add 1

3 times per week - add 0

4-7 times per week - deduct 1

  • Regular exercise can help prevent back pain.

 

How often do you lift heavy objects?

0 times per month - add 0

1-2 times per month - add 1

3-4 times per month - add 2

5-6 times per month - add 3

7-8 times per month - add 4

more than 8 times per month - add 5

  • Lifting heavy objects can contribute to strain on the back; be sure you are using proper lifting techniques.

 

Have you already experienced back pain?

Yes - add 3

No - add 0

  • Once you have back pain, there is a greater chance it will return.

Scale:

0 : Congratulations! You are doing what you can to prevent spine pain.

1-4 : Low risk - You are doing many things right to prevent spine pain.

5-8 : Potential risk - You should change some habits.

9-12 : Moderate risk - See a doctor to learn more about prevention.

13-16 : Significant risk - You need to change habits now to prevent spine pain.

17-20 : Serious risk! Spine pain is likely