Threw Out My Back: What to Do?

Some people periodically experience a complete blockage of the lower back. Upon getting out of bed in the morning or following a sudden, inappropriate movement, a sharp pain may suddenly strike the back. This pain, which worsens with even the slightest movement, can become so intense that it causes immobility. It may be so severe that the affected person is forced to bend to the ground, unable to move, while waiting for help.

Commonly, this condition is known as "throwing out your back," while doctors refer to it as acute lower back pain or lumbar strain.

People predisposed to throwing out their back often have poor posture, associated with an excessive pelvic tilt and severe muscle contractures in the lumbar region.

Acute episodes of throwing out your back are often triggered by sudden movements made "cold," which place excessive strain on the ligaments and lumbar muscles that are already chronically stressed due to pelvic misalignment. This overload activates an involuntary muscle defense mechanism, characterized by spasms and stiffness of the lumbar muscles.

After AtlantoMed treatment, pelvic obliquity, hyperlordosis, and general posture can improve visibly and lastingly. This helps eliminate the predisposing factors that often lead to throwing out your back, thus preventing the recurrence of painful episodes.

The treatment can be safely performed even during the acute phase, right after throwing out your back, as soon as conditions allow. In such cases, it proves particularly effective, as it directly targets the deep lumbar muscles, relaxing them and providing immediate pain relief. This approach allows for quick relief without the need for sedative injections.