Jason was 36 and in the best shape of his life—until a single workout derailed everything. He was midway through a kettlebell circuit when he felt a tug in his lower back. No loud pop. No shooting pain. Just a tightening that deepened over the next few hours into...
Have you ever bent over to pick something up and felt a sudden, sharp pain in your lower back? Or maybe you woke up one morning with an achy, stiff back that made it hard to move? If so, you may have experienced a lumbar sprain or strain. These are two of the most...
Why Your Low Back Pain Isn’t Going Away—and What You Can Finally Do About It You stretch, you rest, you pop painkillers—and still, your low back pain keeps coming back. It wears you down, day after day, stealing your energy, your focus, even your sleep....
If you’re a parent of a young athlete who complains of low back pain, you might be worried about what could be causing it. While there are many potential reasons for back pain in kids and teens, one common condition that often goes unnoticed is called isthmic...
It was late afternoon when Michael bent down to tie his shoe. He felt a sharp twinge in his lower back—something he had grown used to over the years. The discomfort wasn’t always there, but it had a way of creeping up at the most inconvenient moments. He had tried...
Are you struggling with low back pain that seems to have a mind of its own? Do certain movements or positions make your pain better or worse? If so, you may be dealing with a specific type of low back pain that responds best to a tailored treatment approach. At our...
