Where Does Your Back Go When It Goes Out?


By Dr. Jeffrey Maitland


How many times have you heard this surprised comment from a friend? You know, I was just bending over to pick up something, when all of a sudden I felt something slip in my lower back and the next thing I know I am on my knees in terrible pain! There are many explanations for how the spine gets in trouble, but one of the more common causes of back pain is a joint restriction. When this occurs you will often hear people say, 'my back went out'. more