If you’re dealing with lower back pain, you know how it can impact literally everything you do.  There is relief, however. Our team at Willow Bend Chiropractic in Plano can help.

Causes of Lower Back Pain 

Back pain can be caused by several things.  The majority of cases are related to a mechanical issue, such as:

• Sprains and strains from overuse, twisting, or lifting something heavy

• Disc degeneration  

• Herniated (or ruptured) discs  

• Out of place vertebrae

• Traumatic injuries, such as a car accident, sports injury, or fall

Lower back pain can also be a result of arthritis, osteoporosis, and other more rare diseases.

Symptoms of Lower Back Pain

The amount of pain will be different for each patient, but it typically manifests itself in one or more of these symptoms:

• A dull ache, sharp pain, or constant pain

• Stabbing or shooting pains in the back, buttocks, and/or leg

• Inability to stand up straight without pain

• Diminished range of motion

• Muscle weakness

What Is Sciatica?

Sciatica is a type of back pain caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve.  The sciatic nerve runs from your back through your buttocks and down the back of your leg.  In addition to lower back pain, sciatica sufferers may also feel pain in their buttocks. It’s also common to experience thigh and upper leg pain, numbness, and weakness with sciatica, even if your lower back feels fine.

How Can a Chiropractor Help with Lower Back Pain?

Chiropractors have an arsenal of tools at their disposal to help.  After a thorough examination, your doctor can recommend the right course of treatment.  It may include treatments such as spinal decompression therapy, manual spinal adjustments, massage therapy, MLS laser therapy, and/or physical rehab exercises. 

These techniques can treat your pain, improve your mobility, and help you get back to living a healthier life.

Your Plano Chiropractor

Dr. James Heptig, Dr. Neal Son, Dr. Weston Kurtz, and the professionals at Willow Bend Chiropractic in Plano can help with lower back pain.  Call us today for an appointment at (972) 608-4411.