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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 went to Dr. Celvenger with lower back pain that did not resolve with traditional PT services. She had me pain-free in 3 visits (plus homework). She was always responsive to a quick text through the app and I am very pleased with the results.
by Sallie Thieme
Saw Dr. Owens for chronic lower back pain. After a few sessions of hip flexor and psoas release along with at home stretches, pain is virtually gone. Excellent care by her and the entire team at the Rockwall clinic.
by Penny Dodd
I had lower back pain and sometimes it would go down to my upper thigh. I would be in pain if I walk more than 30 minutes to an hour. After having the first treatment with Dr. Moore—— I had no Moore pain! After listening to my story, she was able to diagnosed where my pain was coming from! She is also a hilarious person- which is a bonus! I would recommend her to anyone!
by Caroline Chu
I have had lower back pain on and off for years and recently more than usual hip pain. Dr. Gibson was able to identify the painful location and the problems causing the pain. Her deep tissue massage combined with physical therapy that I can do at home has been a tremendous relief. I highly recommend this type of treatment and this particular DC.
by Jana Hellsbusch
I started Aug 2021 at Airrosti with Dr. Lakin due to lower back pain. After 3 visits it was still painful so she ordered an MRI. That test changed my life and might have possibly saved it! It showed I had stage 4 Kidney Cancer that had already moved to my lower spine (I am 54). She immediately called me and sent me the report. I hurriedly found the other doctors I needed for treatment. She has texted me periodically checking on me. Had she not ordered that test, I would still be unaware! Forward to now Feb 2022-when my nerve pain in one leg due to surgery before kidney diagnosis I knew exactly who to go to. So far, only a few visits in she and Mason have worked together to give me the exercises and with her hands-on care, I am feeling ov...+ show moreer 70% better. I look forward to going for treatment with both Dr. Lakin and Mason as they truly care and treat you like family. I refer anyone who has issues to them. Again, her thoroughness, ability, and caring possibly saved my life!
by Sheri Cooper
I went to Dr. Garza’s office after being diagnosed with a hernia in my low back (L5). Even though the chances to heal were low, he put me on a 3 visits trial. I could stop taking anti-inflammatory and painkillers during his treatment. But the pain came back because of the size of my hernia. It needs surgery and he is helping me find a good choice for me. Dr. Garza is an Excellent professional, that treats his patients with ethics and respect.
by Aida Rincon
I hurt my lower back and I was in a lot of pain. I could not even sleep. A couple of days later, a friend highly recommended I give Airrosti a try. I called and got an appointment with Dr. Garza the same day. Dr. Garza was excellent, he listen to me and quickly figured out how to treat me. By the end of the session, I felt a lot better. That same day the PT Michelle sent me an easy-to-follow email (and text) with all my instructions and home exercises, this was key for me to stay on track. A week later I came back for a follow-up and I was almost 100 percent better and I was discharged a week earlier than anticipated. I highly recommended Dr. Garza he is very knowledgeable, caring, and has healing hands. Michelle was also great, she was ...+ show morevery patient and caring making sure I knew how to properly do the home exercises. They were both very professional and are a great team! Thank you both for making me feel so much better so quickly!
by Lori Weber
I received treatment from Dr. Matthys after injuring my lower back from exercising. Dr. Matthys was incredibly thorough, attentive, and detailed in his diagnosis and treatment. My injury occurred three months postpartum after welcoming my baby and Dr. Matthys helped me to understand that I am still healing and how to focus on improving my body in its current state. After only three in-person sessions, I am feeling so much better with virtually no pain and a solid plan to move forward.
by Quyen Carswell
I woke up one morning with excruciating back pain. I couldn't even bend over the sink to brush my teeth. The pain was in the center of my low back and it traveled around my right hip and down my right leg. I researched sciatic nerve pain and learned that it takes 4-6 weeks to heal. I suffered for that long and then began to see a chiropractor twice a week. Nothing was helping. A co-worker recommended Airrosti, and after 10 weeks I was open to anything. On my very first visit, my back pain decreased significantly! After a few more visits, and doing the recommended exercises, my back pain is gone! I am so happy I found Airrosti, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is suffering in pain!
by Celeste Bode
I have arthritis in my lower back and thought I’d have to live with the pain for the rest of my life. I had been to a pain specialist, who tried two different treatments which didn’t work. A friend recommended Airrosti, and it feels like a miracle happened! I went for four treatments, plus have been doing the exercises at home, and my back feels great! Thank you, Dr. Garza!
by Janis Henry
Dr. Story and Al were referred to me by my orthopedist for a lower back injury that was causing severe nerve pain down my left leg. The pain was so bad it was keeping me from getting a good night's sleep. After the first session, my pain was significantly reduced, and by the third session, I was pain-free. In addition to being treated in the office, I was given some very simple and effective exercises to perform at home with no special equipment necessary. I am really amazed at how quickly they were able to get my pain under control. I am recommending them to everyone I know.
by Piera Cross
Gavin has visited Dr. Jade Moore not once, but twice and each time it’s something new. Being an athletic kid there’s always something getting strained, sprained, pulled, etc. Gavin’s first visit was due to a baseball injury in his lower back. He had trouble sleeping and walking from the pain. In ONE appointment Dr. Moore helped Gavin get back to the sport he loved with zero pain! Well.. just yesterday we were back again with an ankle injury from basketball. Here we go again, ONE appointment took Gavin from limping and not being able to run to playing in his first JH Basketball game tonight! We can not thank Dr. Moore enough for the miracle work she has provided both times we have visited!
by Gavin Walling
I can’t thank and recommend enough Dr. Gomez and the Airrosti team! Dr. Gomez is very knowledgeable doctor who provided explanations so that I understand in details what is causing the pain and how to treat that. I was 35 weeks pregnant when I was recommended by my OBGYN to go to Airrosti for my low back pain, and felt relief right after my first visit. After I delivered my baby ( with C-section) there was where my nightmare began, I started experiencing a sharp pain on my groin area so bad that I was not able to hold my newborn baby. I was a very unique case for Airrosti , I was only few weeks postpartum from C-sec. but with the help and professionalism of Dr Gomez I recovered completely and was able to hold my newborn baby , and able...+ show more to be again the mom that used to play, cook and have lots of fun, the mom that my kids missed for few weeks, because of the sharp pain that I was going through those days. After completely recovering from the groin pain, Dr Gomez also helped me recover from the low and mid back pain as a result of a post pregnancy. I had hard time bathing my kids, in the bathtub, and pretty much my back felt really weak after the pregnancy, and sore on anything that I was doing, but with the help of Dr Gomez I am all back to normal . I can’t thank enough Dr Catalina Gomez for making not just my body feel better but making my mind happy too 😊 I strongly recommend Dr Gomez and Airrosti team for the new moms out there and their pregnancy / post-pregnancy related problems!!!
by Besime Mehdiu
I had a lot of pain for over a year in my lower back and hip on my right side. After seeing a chiropractor for several sessions and still not seeing an improvement, I decided to try Dr. Matthys at Airrosti Sienna after hearing my daughter and husband rave about him. Dr. Matthys is very nice and listened to all my theories (I was sure it was sciatic) and quickly diagnosed me (it was all the ligaments and muscles around the sciatic, but not the actual sciatic). He treated me that day and gave me exercises to do at home and within 4 sessions I had 95% improvement. I continue my exercises which have kept the pain away and improved my flexibility and overall quality of life. I'm very impressed and highly recommend Dr. Matthys!
by Sheri Bertrand
I had 3 visits and they gave an exercise program for you to complete daily at home. I’ve seen a big improvement in my lower back pain and honestly, I would recommend them for anyone who is looking for a chiropractor. In just 3 visits they made me feel better. 🙂
by Estevan Zapata
I started having lower back pain about 8 years ago. I got various amounts of help from my primary care doctor, friends who were physical therapists, and my own research. Finally, I had given up and just dealt with the pain and decreased mobility. Then, a friend recommended Airrosti. My husband and I agreed to spend the money to see if it could help. Enter Dr. Parsons. He was personable, compassionate, and extremely well-trained. After doing a few movements, he could identify the source of my pain and got straight to work. With just two treatments and guidance in learning a few new exercises with Kelsey, I was walking normally and able to play ball with my son again! Not only did Dr. Parsons and Kelsey help alleviate my pain immediately, ...+ show morebut they also taught me how to move correctly and helped me understand what was happening with my muscles when I used them incorrectly. Now, it is seven months later, and my lower back is doing well. I haven't been 100% faithful with the exercises, and I can tell when I skip them for too long. It is a good reminder that I have to do my part to stay healthy! My treatment at Airrosti gave me hope and an understanding of how I can help myself. TOTAL GAME CHANGER!!!
by Julie Goldfine
I went to Airrosti due to lower back pain (extreme pain, I was having trouble getting up from bed in the morning and I wasn’t able to lift weights anymore) being a super active person, the pain was already affecting me psychologically I was feeling like this for about 2 months already. I want to thank Dr. Baldazo and Alex for their amazing job, they were super nice to me and very professional (btw they always had great music) I can tell you that with all their help and the exercises that I still continue doing, I am now able to lift weights again!!!! and I can get up from bed in the mornings without that horrible pain I was feeling. Thank you again for helping me 🙂 Keep doing the amazing job you guys do!!!!
by Lorenia Rodriguez
I could go on and on about my great experience with Airrosi in Sienna Plantation ( Missouri City, Texas) with my guy Dr. Tim Matthys. My treatment was extensive and lasted quite a while from the spring of 2020 into the summer. I had a very unique issue with my lower back, AC Joint, and other issues. My pain was severe and was also tied to neuropathy. Frankly, had it not been for Airrosti and the style of pinpoint treatment I'm not sure where I would have been. It was a VERY SLOW Rehab ( I probably frustrated your company!) but I stuck with it and most importantly, Dr. Matthys stuck with me, was patient, and gradually I began to heal and my body responded. Throughout the process, I also learned a ton about general rehab, stretching techni...+ show moreques, etc, that doing daily was a must. I now have a habit that I have maintained. I've now been pain free since roughly late July /early August of 2020. Dr. Matthys is unbelievable, cares about his patients, and truly wants results. He's driven by that and for that, I am truly indebted to him and Airrosti ( specifically Sienna Plantation location).
by Randy McIlvoy
I was having a lot of low back pain due to the type of work I had been doing (caring for my quadriplegic wife) and the exercises prescribed by Dr. Pavlich made me feel young again! I love the convenience of not having to drive to an office, and my exercise regimen was remotely monitored 24/7 and tailored almost in real-time to meet my needs. As with any treatment regimen, the amount of effort I put in determines the amount of relief I get, but I have to say this program really worked for me.
by Dave Newman
I started getting lower right back pain flare-up over 2 months ago. I didn't understand what was causing this pain because it would come and go. After talking to my chiropractor he said to get an MRI. I made an appointment with an orthopedic doctor who ordered X-rays to be done that same visit and found nothing. Then he sent me to get an MRI. The results on both of these tests were overall good and they didn't see anything wrong other than a disc degenerating which is "normal" for wear and tear. I still had this lower back pain so the orthopedic doctor suggested I get an injection in my hip joint. So next I made an appointment with a pain management doctor who also agreed with this injection. These two doctors never suggested Physical Th...+ show moreerapy but only the injection and prescribed medication. When I found out the injection was going to cost me over $1,300 as a deposit, I knew this was not the route and I was not at ease with this "solution". I finally listened to my friend, Luz, from church and called Airrosti. I met Dr. Cabrera and she was the only one that gave me peace of mind and the root cause of my lower right back pain. On my first visit, after some manual therapy, the pain was instantly relieved. It only took a total of 3 visits and the exercises that were taught by Jonathon are great tools do to at home and continue to prevent future pain. I am so blessed to have met this great team! Thank you Dr. Cabrera and Jonathon for everything that you do. May God bless you abundantly.
by Elizabeth Wolfe
I was hoping this pain in my back would go away on its own but after some months it was still constant. I appreciated how Dr. Kelley listened carefully to my account, asking thoughtful questions. After an assessment, she identified the location of the sprain in my lower back. She was thorough in explaining to me where and what the issue was and a clear path to healing. The exercises Dr. Kelley chose that Ekaete demonstrated ended up healing me of the pain after 3 visits and I am so thrilled about that!
by G Hammerli
I had been suffering lower back pain for over ten years, but the pain become overwhelming and debilitating in September 2020. In late January 2021 the rheumatologist I visited prescribed physical therapy and I began seeing Dr. Owens at your Mesquite location. Through this journey of visiting specialists, no one has ever taken the time to go through my history as Dr. Owen's did. She made it clear that she took very seriously how my back pain was impacting my quality of life and day-to-day activities and explained in detail, even with diagrams, what the plan for my treatment was. I left that initial visit feeling a little bit of hope that a solution might be possible. At every session, Dr. Owens took the time to ask and listen to how I had...+ show more felt since the last session. She asked questions, modified at-home exercise routines, and explained in detail how what she would do and the exercises she prescribed would make my core stronger, and my pain lessened. The orthopedist I was seeing requested I get an MRI and Dr. Owens asked for a copy of the results once they were ready. When I went to my next appointment she had read my results and EXPLAINED them to me, something the orthopedist did not do even when I asked him to. Dr. Owens went beyond what I believe were here duties and gave me peace of mind as the results seemed far worse when I read them on my own. Anne Elliot, my Recovery Specialist, was also very attentive, explained and modified exercises so I could really do them on my own, and was always positive when it came to my recovery. I cannot express how almost miraculous the results of Dr. Owens' treatment have been. When I was released to at-home exercises only, we agreed that I was about 95% improved, the most we could hope for after my MRI results, and I was ecstatic, I hadn't felt this well and strong in years. I was concerned that my progress would decline once I no longer had in-office PT but Dr. Owen's assured me that if I felt the slightest decline to set up an appointment and we would figure out what needed to be done to get back on track. After almost 2 months since my last visit to Dr. Owens, I am still feeling strong, I have not shed a single tear because of back pain, and haven't regressed at all. Not only did Dr. Owens and her team at Airrosti, Mesquite, give me back the high quality of life and mobility, but also created awareness of how I need to move, take care of myself, strengthen, and also loosen back muscles when they feel tight. I have used the badminton ball when I've felt a movement has hurt and boom! it helps immediately! I am forever grateful for Dr. Owens, I never thought it would be possible to leave chronic back pain in the rearview mirror, but she made it possible and I hope she knows how much she has changed my life for the better. I will recommend Dr. Owens and Airrosti whenever the opportunity arises and will always seek her treatment when I am in need of physical therapy! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
by Rochelle Menendez
Dr. Kirk diagnosed my lower back problem accurately & provided both therapy & ongoing exercises to enable me to treat this problem in a non-surgical method. She was very professional and made the therapy sessions both useful & fun.
by Noel Monjure
I had a 3 year back injury that had forced me to adjust my lifestyle by restricting a lot of my favorite activities. After completing treatment with Dr. Siragusa I left feeling amazed at how great I felt and how much healing my body went through. I wish I would have gone sooner to work with Dr. Siragusa and his team. I spent time and money on the wrong treatments for my lower back. I feel like myself again! I can’t wait to go on a long hike and bike ride pain-free. Everyone should start here first after an injury!
by Alondra Muniz Jauregui
Before starting at Airrosti I legitimately thought I was facing life-long lower back pain. My therapist, Alex, immediately got me on track to recovery and after only 3 visits, I was about 90% recovered and no longer needed to come back for treatment. Alex and Airrosti's rehab specialist, Jesse, were both incredibly thorough in their instructions and honest with their assessments. I feel grateful for their guidance in getting me back in form - soon I'll be ready to get back on the tennis and basketball courts just in time for that Texas summer heat.
by Lucas Pastorfield-Li
Dr. Burdsall has seen me for both chronic lower back issues and left shoulder issues. I was ready to have fusion surgery for my back, and labrum repair surgery for my shoulder when I decided to try Airrosti. Dr. Burdsall is a master at his craft and has got me moving again so I can enjoy life. Although I still feel pain, my functionality, and quality of life have improved.
by Robert Born
Although we had difficulty with the app itself, Jason was so helpful and made sure that our appointment would happen one way or another! I had a lower back injury that caused many difficulties in my day-to-day life and the stretches and exercises I was given made a world of a difference!
by Tyler Ingersoll
I’ve lived with chronic lower back pain for years. After our initial consultation, Dr. Shellman assured me he could help, and he absolutely did. I’ve just finished my second session and I’m already sleeping better, able to exercise pain-free, and have tools to help me stretch, recover and heal!
by Katie Dotson
I was having severe lower back pain and, over a few months, Dr. B helped me stretch and strengthen all of the necessary areas in order to make the pain go away.
by Robyn Olschewsky
I have been blown away by the fast results I have received by seeing Dr. Le and Hayley. They are truly a dynamic duo! After having chronic back and hip pain caused by a bad fall from my bike, I am feeling tremendous relief after only three visits. Dr. Le untwisted the locked-up hip and back muscles in one visit. He is so knowledgeable and understanding and got to the root of the cause immediately. Hayley has been fantastic showing me exercises to open up my back and hips and keep my body moving correctly. I had thought I would be living with this pain forever and after my sessions with Dr. Le, I am now excited to resume my active lifestyle again! I had tried everything from acupuncture to nerve blocks and had zero results. Dr. Le and Hay...+ show moreley are THE BEST at what they do!!
by Karen Pierce