Low Back Pain May Mean Kidney Problems

Low Back Pain May Mean Kidney Problems 

By Dr. Masoud Shamaeizadeh

There has been an increase in patients coming in to our practice, with complains of low back pain  that are related to kidney imbalance.

 The kidneys are tough organs, and are not quick to express their troubles with symptoms, either structural or functional. By the time symptoms indicate kidney involvement it is too late. For early assessment, we look to the spine and urinalysis.

 Likely Symptoms 

      Structural: Lower back pain,  deep, bilateral backache, which worsens while  laying face up (supine) , nightmare-type dreaming,


   Functional:
      Swollen ankles and puffy eyelids, decreased urination.

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Chiropractic Examination Transverse processes T11 or T12 transverse process nodulated and tender to palpation

Signs Are:
Transverse processes  T11 or T12 transverse process nodulated and tender to palpation

Urinalysis  evaluation, dipstick analysis, and microscopic examination of the urine sediment.

What do we suggest ?
Chiropractic adjustment  accompanied with acupuncture treatment 
Nutrition that supports kidney function. For more info on this please call our office. 818-8631-0100

These patients are made worse by:
Dairy products 
Citrus food and  Citrus drinks
Coffee and alcohol
Carbonated drinks
Excessive use of salt
Cigarettes
Cinnamon