Lower Back Pain Specialist

What causes lower back pain?

Most cases of lower back pain are due to a mechanical issue in your body. Some of the most common causes include:

• Intervertebral disc degeneration: wearing down of the cushion between joints
• Herniated disc: compression of a nerve by a disc
• Sciatica: irritation of your sciatic nerve
• Spinal stenosis: narrowing of your spinal column

Sprains and strains of the muscles and ligaments in your back are also a common cause of lower back pain. Infection and tumors can also lead to lower back pain but are less common.

What are the symptoms of lower back pain?

Depending on the cause of your lower back pain, you may experience an array of symptoms that vary in intensity. Some of the most common symptoms include:

• Full back pain
• Tingling or numbness that runs down your leg
• Stiffness or decrease in mobility
• Muscle weakness
• Swelling

Your pain can come on suddenly after an injury or develop slowly over time. While many cases of lower back pain resolve on their own with home care, if your back pain doesn’t improve at home or gets worse, the specialists at True Health Center can help.

How can I get relief from my lower back pain?

Due to the variations in the causes of lower back pain, your specialist at True Health Center develops a personalized treatment based on your symptoms, the cause of your lower back pain, and your health history.

Treatment may include:

• Targeted chiropractic care
• Physical therapy
• Over-the-counter pain relievers

Your specialist also provides at-home care recommendations to help you get relief and improve your health, such as the use of ice and heat packs, strengthening and stretching exercises, and activity limitations.

Can I prevent lower back pain?

True Health Center aims to improve your overall health by helping you make better lifestyle choices. If you have recurrent lower back pain, your specialist develops a plan to help you get long-term relief. This may include teaching you proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury or a custom weight-loss plan to help reduce added stress on your back and muscles.

For management of your lower back pain, call True Health Center or schedule an appointment using the online booking tool.