Lower Back Pain
Lower Back Pain is one of the most common types of pain conditions that can cause discomfort and affect the quality of life. Our expert therapists are trained to provide long-term pain relief and management for lower back pain conditions. Check out the timings for our clinic locations at Mississauga, Clarkson Go and Etobicoke.
What are the causes of Lower Back Pain?
According to the Canadian Chiropractic Association, up to 85% of Canadians will experience lower back pain at some point in their lifetime. It refers to pain or discomfort felt in the lower part of the back, between the hips and the rib cage.
Lower back pain can have many different causes, some of the more common ones are:
- Muscle strain or spasm: This is the most common cause of lower back pain, which occurs when the muscles or ligaments supporting the back are stretched or torn. It can be caused by improper lifting techniques, overuse, or sudden movements.
- Herniated disc: A herniated disc occurs when the soft material inside a spinal disc bulges out and presses on surrounding nerves, causing pain in the lower back.The discs in the spine act as shock absorbers and are a very crucial part of the spine.
- Degenerative disc disease: As people age, the discs in their spine can wear down, causing pain and discomfort in the lower back.
- Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is a condition in which the joints in the lower back wear down, causing pain and stiffness.
- Sciatica / Nerve Compression: Sciatica is a condition in which a herniated disc or other issue in the lower back presses on the sciatic nerve or Nerve roots, causing pain, numbness, or tingling in the lower back and down the legs.
Lower back pain can range from a mild ache to severe and debilitating pain. Treatment for lower back pain will depend on the underlying cause of the pain, and physiotherapy is one of the primary ways in which this pain can be managed and reduced.
What happens in Lower Back Pain?
Some of the common complains that clients walk-in with to our clinic, include the following:
- Aching or dull pain in the lower back: This type of pain is often the result of muscle strain or spasm, and may be constant or intermittent.
- Sharp or shooting pain: This type of pain is often the result of a herniated disc or other spinal problem, and may radiate down the legs.
- Stiffness or limited range of motion: Pain and stiffness in the lower back can make it difficult to move or perform everyday activities.
- Muscle spasms: Sudden, painful muscle contractions in the lower back can be a sign of muscle strain or spasm.
- Numbness or tingling: Numbness or tingling in the legs or feet can be a sign of sciatica or nerve root compression/injiru, a condition in which a herniated disc or other issue in the lower back presses on the sciatic nerve or nerve root.
If you are experiencing persistent or worsening lower back pain, it is important to seek medical attention from a physiotherapist and receive appropriate treatment.
Physiotherapist is a primary health care provider and should be your first point of contact for effective treatment of lower back problems, and it will help to relieve pain, improve mobility and prevent re-injury in a most conservative way. We at Alleviate Physiotherapy provide our clients with advanced manual therapy approach ”hands on approach” and treatment plans that are tailor made for each client to help them reach their mobility goals and lead a pain free life.
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