Low Back Pain

Do you need help with back pain? We understand how debilitating this condition can be which is why we are dedicated to helping you recover naturally.

Are you experiencing the following:

• Muscle tension in your shoulder blades?

• Restricted and painful movement?

• Difficulty bending forwards or backward?

• Sciatic pain down your legs?

• Pain when breathing in deeply?

• Slouched posture?

• Pain getting in and out of bed?

• Muscle spasms?

Back pain is are one of the most common complaints we see as chiropractors here at Apex Chiropractic. It is estimated 70%-90% of the population will experience an episode of back pain at some stage in their life.

For anyone who has suffered from this condition, you are aware of how debilitating it can be. Back pain and sciatica can significantly impact your daily life, hampering many everyday activities.

Due to the varying nature of back pain, there are many potential differential diagnoses including sciatica (numbness, tingling, and shooting pain), facet syndrome, muscle sprains, joint sprains, disc bulges and many more. It is important that we correctly identify what type of back pain you are experiencing in order to have success with treatment.

Common Causes:

• Poor posture / spinal alignment

• Inactivity / sedentary lifestyle

• Prolonged sitting

• Trauma

• Repetitive poor movement

• Poor lifting technique

• Sports injuries

• Underlying disease or pathology (rare)

Treating Back Pain:

Here at Apex Chiropractic we take a holistic approach to treating conditions of the spine. We focus on the entire neuromusculoskeletal system, rather than simply the injury site. This includes the spine as a whole, extremity joints (hip, knee, etc), muscles, ligaments, tendons, as well as the nervous system. Treatment options may include:

• Chiropractic Adjustments

• Soft Tissue Therapy

• Dry Needling

• Rehabilitation Exercises

• Lifestyle Adjustments

• Referral and Co-Management

Our tips to reduce low back pain:

At Apex Chiropractic, we offer personalized treatments to address the underlying causes of low back pain and restore optimal spinal health. Here are 10 tips to reduce low back pain:

1. Maintain good posture by sitting and standing tall with your shoulders back and chest lifted.

2. Use proper lifting techniques, bending at the knees and keeping your back straight.

3. Engage in regular exercise to strengthen the muscles that support your lower back and spine.

4. Avoid prolonged sitting and take regular breaks to stand and stretch throughout the day.

5. Use ergonomic furniture and supportive chairs to maintain proper spinal alignment.

6. Apply heat or cold therapy to alleviate muscle tension and reduce pain in your lower back.

7. Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or meditation to reduce stress-related tension.

8. Use supportive footwear and avoid high heels, which can exacerbate low back pain.

9. Strengthen your core muscles with targeted exercises to improve stability and reduce back pain.

10. Seek chiropractic care for targeted adjustments to address spinal misalignments and alleviate low back pain.

In order to help you experience results outside of our practice, our team will equip you with knowledge on how to prevent future injuries, give you sound ergonomic advice, as well as prescribe specific rehabilitation exercises just for you.

For your next appointment with our chiropractors, book online today.