Lower Back Pain

Dealing with lower back pain can be both a physical and emotional struggle. 

Not only does it limit your ability to exercise, stay strong, or mobile but drains your energy and can affect your mood. 

It's natural to assume that it's nothing serious and that it will resolve on its own.

 You might attribute it to having slept in an awkward position, tweaked it while exercising,  or dismiss it as a common occurrence associated with age.

Despite all of this,  the pain persists and shows no signs of fading away.

If this situation sounds familiar to you and your lower back pain, rest assured that you're not alone. 

We frequently encounter cases of lower back pain in our physical therapy clinics in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Estero.

Lower back pain not only inflicts physical distress but also takes a profound emotional toll on those who suffer from it. It's a hidden burden that can leave you feeling frustrated, isolated, and even defeated. 

The constant pain can chip away at your emotional well-being, triggering feelings of anxiety, depression, and a sense of helplessness.

 At Back in Motion Physical Therapy & Performance, we understand the emotional component of your journey and are here to provide the support, guidance, and resources you need to address and overcome the psychological challenges that accompany lower back pain.

Lower back pain is an all-too-common affliction that plagues countless individuals and has a high probability of turning into chronic pain. 

We don’t write that to scare you but to help educate you and let you know that it doesn’t have to be this way. 

We’ve heard too many stories over the years of I’ll just “rest” and see how it goes. 

Another common scenario many of our patient's experience is being advised to rest and “try these painkillers” to see if it improves. 

However, this advice seldom yields the best results, and after six weeks, they find themselves returning to the doctor because the pain hasn't subsided. 

Unfortunately, they are often prescribed stronger medications and advised to rest even more or they result in injections or surgery they may not need.

Has something like this happened to you with your lower back pain?

There are various reasons why back pain lingers longer than it should. 

It's easy to become confused when you receive different explanations from different sources. Many people are willing to offer advice, but not all is reliable or credible.

However, the truth may be that years of poor posture weakened the muscles in your lower back, and the lifting or sleeping awkwardly was merely a consequence of that underlying issue.