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Lower Back Pain
At least 4 out of 5 adults will experience back pain between the ages of 30 and 40 resulting in decreased mobility and a sedentary lifestyle.
Lower Back Pain Facts
Your lumbar spine or lower back provides strength, flexibility, mobility, and support to your body. Lower back pain is so common that even children can experience it. Pain in this region of your lumbar can be dull and achy, sharp, movement restricting, or in some cases radiating pain and/or numbness down the legs. Lower back pain can be associated with heaving lifting or new activities but in some cases, the pain and dysfunction slowly build over time.
- The lower back refers to the lumbar region including vertebrae L1 to L5. You can experience lower back pain that is mechanical from the muscles, ligaments, and joints or radicular which is inflammation of the spinal nerve root.
- Lower back pain can be acute (sudden onset followed by short term pain that resolves usually within a few weeks) or chronic (pain that continues for two months or longer after the initial injury requiring treatment or intervention).
- The cause of lower back pain can range from injury, sprains, disc degeneration, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, and more.
- Age, weight gain, pregnancy, fitness level, job-related factors, genetics, and proper posture all contribute to lower back pain and discomfort.
Symptoms of Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain symptoms can be sudden or gradual onset. Even starting a new exercise program too fast or carrying a heavy backpack can result in lower back pain. Not sure if you are experiencing lower back dysfunction? Here are some common symptoms of lower back pain:
- Dull aching pain that is only in your lumbar region
- Muscle spasm or tightness in your lower back, pelvis, or hips that restrict your movement
- Stinging or burning pain in the back of the legs (sciatica) that can result in numbness or tingling in your lower extremities
- Difficulty with mobility like getting up from sitting to standing, standing up straight, and walking
- Pain that increases after sitting or standing for a long period of time
Lower Back Pain Treatments
Denise Semple & Associates in Burlington offers successful treatments for lower back pain symptoms. We have a team of registered therapists who have extensive training and education in lower back pain and dysfunction. After a thorough assessment, we can help determine the underlying cause of your lower back pain and create an individualized treatment plan. Our team of practitioners work together to help you feel better today. Some treatments include but are not limited to:
- Manual passive care
- Spinal mobilizations
- Exercise programs: weight loss and core strengthening
- Gentle stretching programs
- Ultrasound, TENS, and laser therapy
- Hot & cold treatments
- Acupuncture
- Lifting retraining
- Massage Therapy
- Naturopathy for alternative pain relievers
Get Your Mobility Back Today!
Don’t let lower back pain limit you from enjoying your life and participating in leisure activities. With some physical therapy, physical modifications, and lifestyle changes you can feel like yourself again. For same-day appointments contact our office at 905-639-7113 or book now online with one of our Registered Therapists. Physiotherapy, Manual Osteopathy, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture and/or Naturopathic Medicine.