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In this video, Airrosti’s Casey Miller, DC explains the symptoms and causes of low back pain. Learn how Airrosti’s soft tissue treatment pinpoints and treats the injury directly at the source to provide rapid relief in an average of just three visits, based on patient-reported outcomes.
The lumbar spine, or low back, is a complex structure of interconnecting bones, joints, nerves, ligaments, and muscles that supports the weight of the upper body and provides mobility for everyday motions. As well-engineered as this complex system is, the lower back is also highly susceptible to injury.
Acute Injury
The single most common cause of lower back pain is a torn or pulled muscle and/or ligament. A low back sprain or strain can happen suddenly, or can develop slowly over time from repetitive movements. Strains occur when a muscle is stretched too far and tears, damaging the muscle itself.
Common causes of sprains and strains include:
While sprains and strains do not sound serious and don’t typically cause long term issues, they can be quite painful and severely interfere with daily activities, sleep, and exercise.
Chronic Injury
Pain is considered chronic once it lasts for more than three months and exceeds the body’s natural healing process. This is often the result of a disc problem (herniated disc), a joint problem, unresolved injury from past trauma, and/or irritated spinal nerve roots.
Injury to the lower back can present with a wide variety of symptoms. Pain can be mild and merely annoying or it can be severe and debilitating. It may start suddenly, or it could start slowly—possibly coming and going—and gradually get worse over time.
Depending on the underlying cause of the pain, symptoms can be experienced in a variety of ways.
Depending on the type and severity of the pain, traditional treatment options for low back pain typically include rest and activity modification, over-the-counter or prescription pharmaceuticals, back braces, steroid injections, or even surgery. The goal of medical treatments is to reduce pain, but these treatments do not change the underlying source of pain.
To treat and effectively resolve lower back pain, a thorough diagnosis is essential. Proper lower back pain treatment reduces the likelihood of recurrent back pain flare-ups and helps prevent the development of chronic lower back pain.
To treat and effectively resolve lower back and lumbar spine pain, a thorough diagnosis is essential. Proper treatment reduces the likelihood of recurrent flare-ups and helps prevent the development of a chronic condition.
This is one of the most common conditions we treat at Airrosti. Our approach leads to complete and rapid injury resolution in 89% of cases, helping eliminate the need for expensive imaging tests, long-term pain management programs, invasive procedures and pharmaceuticals.
Reviewed by Casey Crisp, Doctor of Chiropractic
Disclaimer: Always consult with your doctor before starting any exercise program. If you experience any numbness, tingling or reproduction of your symptoms, please contact your doctor.
I could barely walk when I arrived at Arrosti due to lower back pain. After my first visit, I could stand mostly straight. Three visits within 2 weeks and I was back to normal. Dr. Moore worked a miracle. She has a great demeanor and listened to what I was saying. This allowed her to treat my specific needs and get me back on track. I would definitely recommend her to anyone seeking pain relief.
by Kevin Byrd
I initially came to see Tesia Jones, DC for pain in my shins. I have always had trouble with my shins, but right before that time I started having so much pain driving that I would use cruise control in a neighborhood to go 25 mph because it was too painful for me to press the gas pedal. When I first saw Dr. Jones, she told me that she could not work on my shin because I have varicose veins. I also have carpal tunnel and have had challenges lower back pain. As Dr. Jones worked up my arms, crossed my shoulders and went down my back, the pain in my shins disappeared. Also, I have been having lower back pain for 20 years. As a teacher, I am on my feet a lot as well as sitting in uncomfortable chairs. Every night when I made dinner my back w...+ show moreould hurt. Now my back doesn’t hurt, my hands don’t hurt, and my shins don’t hurt. I know that I may sound unbelievable, but I truly am telling the truth.
by Sharon Prince
Awesome experience with Dr. Wu at the Arlington Airrosti location. I've been having lower back issues every few months and the couple of therapy sessions that Dr. Wu has helped with have been great! Highly recommend him and his staff!
by Dennis Hoang
I started going to Airrosti since I met my max out of pocket and wanted to try to get back to doing all my workouts. Recently hurt my lower back when doing deadlifts. I really enjoyed getting to know Jade and knew she was doing her best to help me return to my activities. We were only able to have two visits before the end of the year but she was very knowledgeable and did her best to work out my issues and provide the best care she could. Thanks for everything!
by Adam Collier
Dr. Cabrera, y'all!! Let me tell you, I had lower back pain SO bad that I could hardly get out of bed, drive or properly hold my child. It was AWFUL. If I bent back half an inch I'd have intense pain. It progressed over a two week period before I finally decided to set an appointment. After one session with Dr. C, the pain was 95% gone! After my second session, I had NO pain and she had given me back MORE range of motion in my back extension than I have had in years! It would be ridiculous not to go get checked out if you have a sudden onset of pain. Just go and FEEL BETTER! I could not be more thankful. She's a great listener, very knowledgeable, super kind and she gets straight to the pain. I VERY HIGLY recommend Dr. Cabrera!! Thank yo...+ show moreu so much for having her on the team!!
by Adi Garza
Dr. Cabrera and Juan are great, very professional!! I've seen them for lower back and shoulder pain and feel so much better after my visits.
by Jaymes Nunez
I went in with a lot of lower back pain (non trauma related). I thought bones would’ve cracked but they weren’t. They focused more on the muscle and to my surprise it was exactly what I needed. After years of back pain, it only took 2 sessions to feel better!!
by Faith Goodman
I have been having lower backpain since 2007. The pain was on an off but this year in September it got very bad. I had to go to ER for the excruciating pain. I didn't get much help except for painkillers which didn't help me so I decided to visit a Chiropractor. I search on Google for Chiropractors near me and thankfully I found Airrosti in Sienna, Missouri City. Dr Timothy Matthys attended to me and just after couple of questions told me that the pain was due to hip misalignment. After I left the office after 1st treatment, I was already feeling 65% better and the following weeks it got more better. Dr Matthys has magic hands. He cured my lower backpain problem for good. He is one of the most wonderful person I have met. I thank God for...+ show more Dr Matthys and his treatment. If you have any pain, without second thought, visit Airrosti Chiropractors. They are very professional and if possible ask for Dr Timothy Matthys the magic man!!! Thank you Dr Timothy Matthys for taking the pain out of my body and making me a happy man.
by Manoj Shah
I have been suffering with pain in my lower abdominal area and lower back pain since 2018. I've had ALL kinds of tests and procedures done in the last few years with NO relief. After a few appointments and exercises to work on I'm FINALLY pain free!!! The only thing I regret is that I didn't find Airrosti SOONER!! Thank y'all so very much for helping me get so far in such short time! Y'all are AMAZING! Thank You 🙂
by Julie Manley
Low back pain and down legs off and on for a year or more. Saw a gentlemen with an Airrosti shirt on at lunch and chatted with him briefly. Heard about Airrosti a few years ago, but never followed up. Thought I'd give it a try now and so glad I did! In a few short visits and commitment to home stretches, my pain has gone away and I have been able to do physical activity I haven't been doing due to the ache. Very pleased for a first timer. Hope I don't come back but if I do have something going on... I know where to come.
by David Kerns
I have been an athlete all my life. Currently I am a competitive cyclist. The rigors of extended time spent in the saddle began to cause me severe lower back pain. I was referred to Kristina by a trusted acquaintance and fellow cyclist. Kristina quickly identified my contraindications and prescribed several exercises to remedy my situation. It has been around 6 months now and my lower back condition has since improved to the point I no longer have debilitating pain in training and competition. Many thanks Kristina and Airrosti!
by Christian Pierce
Dr. B listened to my issues with my lower back. She patiently assessed and helped with relieving my pain. Dr. B provided me with the tools to allow me to manage my improvement.
by N. Teresa Burr