Dealing with lower back pain? It might provide some comfort to know you’re not alone: 80% of Canadians will struggle with low back pain at some point in their lives. However, that doesn’t change the fact that lower back pain causes discomfort and disrupts daily life for many individuals. If you want to find relief, understanding the roots of your pain is the first step toward effective treatment and recovery.
Lower back pain can result from various factors, impacting mobility and overall quality of life. Physiotherapy offers proven solutions to alleviate pain and restore function. Whether you experience occasional discomfort or chronic pain, these treatments can help you get back to your normal activities.
Physiotherapy at Rhema-Gold Physiotherapy focuses on addressing the underlying issues that lead to lower back pain. Through a combination of hands-on therapies, targeted exercise, and more, we aim to reduce pain, improve mobility, and prevent future injuries.
Don’t let lower back pain control your life. Keep reading to explore the benefits of physiotherapy and how it might benefit you.
Five Common Causes of Lower Back Pain
Understanding common lower back pain causes can help you recognize symptoms early and seek timely treatment–which is crucial in ensuring good outcomes from physiotherapy!
Muscle Strain
- This common injury frequently occurs when you lift something a little too heavy or use improper form while lifting. Symptoms include pain at the injury site, restricted range of motion, and muscle spasms.
Degenerative Disc Disease
- This isn’t really a disease; rather, it’s a term for age-related wear and tear on the spinal discs, the soft, flexible cushions nestled between each of your spinal vertebrae. Signs include chronic back pain that worsens with sitting or bending. It can also increase your likelihood of herniating a disc.
Herniated Discs
- Age-related disc degeneration or injury can cause the discs in the lower part of the back to rupture or bulge, leading to lower back pain and pain, numbness, and weakness in the legs.
Arthritis
- Inflammation of the joints in the spine can cause pain, swelling, and reduced motion. The most common type of arthritis, osteoarthritis, develops due to degeneration in the joint tissue and can develop anywhere in the body, including the spine.
Poor Posture
- Sedentary lifestyles or frequently holding awkward postures can strain the soft tissue in your back, making you more susceptible to injury and more likely to develop persistent back pain.
Addressing Lower Back Pain Causes with Physiotherapy
When you visit Rhema-Gold Physiotherapy for lower back pain, our first step will be pinpointing the reason for your pain–whether it’s an injury, underlying condition, lifestyle factors, or a combination of all three. To do this, we’ll conduct a comprehensive evaluation, including a health history, a review of your symptoms, and an assessment of your range of motion, strength, and any areas of discomfort.
We then use the information from this assessment to create a tailored treatment plan featuring the most effective interventions, strategies, and techniques suited to your needs, such as the following:
- Hands-on manual therapy techniques to relieve pain and improve mobility
- Additional pain management techniques, like heat or cold therapy or electrical stimulation
- Targeted exercises to strengthen your core and back muscles, enhancing support for your spine
- Information about proper body mechanics, correct lifting techniques, and other strategies to improve your condition
Our goal is to help you feel better and function better while reducing the risk of future injuries.
What’s Causing Your Lower Back Pain?
Our knowledge of lower back pain causes is the key to helping you manage (or, in some cases, resolve) persistent back pain Ready to start your recovery? Schedule an appointment at Rhema-Gold Physiotherapy clinic today.
