Low back pain is one of the most common complaints among adults, affecting millions of people worldwide. Whether it’s a dull ache, sharp twinge, or radiating discomfort, low back pain can disrupt daily life and prevent you from doing the activities you love. Let’s explore the symptoms, causes, and treatment options to help you find the relief you deserve.
Disclaimer: The content on this site and my posts are for educational and informational purposes only and not meant as medical advice. It is not intended as medical advice or to replace a relationship with a qualified healthcare professional. There is absolutely no assurance that any statement contained or cited in an article touching on medical matters is true, correct, precise, or up-to-date. Please consult a clinician that is familiar with your care, if you have specific questions for your own care.
Low Back Pain Symptoms
Low back pain symptoms can vary widely depending on the underlying cause. Common symptoms include:
Low back pain stiffness and tightness: The inability to move your back in any direction or the feeling of getting stuck
Low back pain spasms sudden cramp-like feeling in your back
Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal that compresses nerve roots.
Spondylolisthesis: Misalignment of vertebrae causing nerve impingement.
Injuries or Trauma: Accidents or falls that impact the lower spine.
Low Back Weakness: Back weakness or difficulty standing or sitting for long periods of time
Common Causes of Low Back Pain
Understanding the cause of your low back pain is crucial for effective treatment. Here are some of culprits:
Posture and Sitting: Poor posture and movement at work, during your workout or at home can lead to low back pain from prolonged sitting or standing
Stress and Tension: Stress doesn’t just live in your mind; it manifests in your body too. Low back pain from stress often results in tight, overworked muscles, leading to back spasms, stiffness and and restricted movement.
Degenerative Conditions: Aging can lead to arthritis, spinal stenosis, or degenerative disc disease, all of which may contribute to chronic low back pain.
Injury: Trauma, such as a fall or accident, can result in ligament sprains, muscle strains, or even herniated discs.
Internal Factors: Kidney stones, endometriosis, or pelvic inflammation can sometimes masquerade as low back pain. This highlights the importance of low back pain differential diagnosis to rule out other conditions.
Muscle Imbalance and Dysfunction: This is a widely known cause, because if one muscle is not doing it's job, your body has to compensate in order to survive. However, a Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT) practitioner will be able to assess things like your jaw, eyes, diaphragm, pelvic floor, etc. It is not uncommon for neck pain to be caused by imbalance in the core musculature.
Effective Treatment for Low Back Pain Relief at Home
Please note that due to the complexity and people's own anatomical differences in their low back pain the below activities may provide you pain relief or increase your low back pain. These are general guides to discuss with a clinician familiar with your care.
Stretches for Low Back Pain: Low back pain can also be caused by immobility and tension above and below the low back. So, some stretches to the thoracic spine and hips may help your low back pain
Muscle Activations are the premise of Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT) treatment. See an NKT specialist in your area to assess which muscles need to be activated. If a muscle is not working at it's best, other muscles MUST compensate. However, as miraculous as the brain is, it doesn't know that it is causing undue pain.
Heat Therapy: Applying heat to sore areas is one of the simplest and most effective ways to ease muscle tension and stiffness. Heat increases blood flow, relaxes muscles, and reduces pain signals. Apply a moist heating pad for 15–20 minutes. Avoid excessive heat to prevent burns. NOTE that moist heating pads are the most effective. My favorite brands are Thermophore and Thermipaq
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Cold Therapy: Can help to decrease the inflammation as well as numb the area. Thermipaq has a a great cold pack that stays cold or purchase a cold massager to roll over the symptomatic area
Topical Magnesium: our muscles use magnesium to contract and relax so using it topically can decrease muscle tightness (without upsetting your stomach). My favorite is Trace Minerals products, their Magnesium Lotion has been out of stock recently, as I think they're switching to this spray. You can get 20% off with my Fullscript link, you just need to sign-up for an account but can continue to use this indefinitely
CBD can work on both nervous system level and physical level of pain, making it super effective.
Arnica is anti-inflammatory and a fantastic use for pain, strains, sprains, bruising , carpel tunnel and swelling. You can use my Fullscripts link here as well for a discount on arnica
St. John's Wort can be used for nerve pain
Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Chronic pain often involves an overactive nervous system that is constantly living in fight-or-flight. Calming the nervous system can reduce pain intensity and promote healing. Society today is terrible to our nervous systems and the vagus nerve. It was not programmed to handle the frequency and intensity of the stressors of today’s world. Improving vagus nerve dysfunction teaches your system to be flexible when faced with a stressor or “trigger” and how to accurately “read” them and respond appropriately. I have many free resources for vagus nerve activation on my site at www.releaseology.com/vagus plus book with me with my services below. I ALWAYS recommend the NKT Vagus Nerve Combo to assess where the pain is coming from and then relieve you, but if you want full vagus nerve time, book the Vagus Nerve Harmony Massage. If you don't live locally, I also offer vagus nerve services virtually.
Low Back Pain Relief in Tempe by Releaseology - The Releaseology Difference
At Releaseology, I don’t just treat symptoms—I uncover the root cause of your pain. Using hands-on manual techniques tailored to your needs, I aim to address everything from poor posture, low back pain to radiating discomfort. I look at many other things that other clinicians may overlook: a seemingly unrelated muscle, your jaw, eyes, diaphragm, core, pelvic floor, scar tissue, ligaments and nervous system. Whether it’s stress-related tension, persistent stiffness, or complex symptoms like headaches or arm pain, my approach ensures you leave feeling better and moving freely.
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Disclaimer: The content on this site and my posts are for educational and informational purposes only and not meant as medical advice. It is not intended as medical advice or to replace a relationship with a qualified healthcare professional. There is absolutely no assurance that any statement contained or cited in an article touching on medical matters is true, correct, precise, or up-to-date. Please consult a clinician that is familiar with your care, if you have specific questions for your own care.
Medical Disclaimer
The content on this site and my posts are for educational and informational purposes only and not meant as medical advice. It is not intended as medical advice or to replace a relationship with a qualified healthcare professional. There is absolutely no assurance that any statement contained or cited in an article touching on medical matters is true, correct, precise, or up-to-date. Please consult a clinician that is familiar with your care, if you have specific questions for your own care.
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