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Is Your Life Living Hell Because of 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.

If Your Lower Back Pain is Untreated, Things Will Likely Only Get Worse…

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.

The Lower Back Pain Conditions We Treat

Spinal Stenosis

Herniated Discs

Poor Posture

Degenerative Disc Disease

Sprain / Strain

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Hypermobility Syndrome

Arthritis

Spinal stenosis refers to the narrowing of the canals that are formed by the vertebrae. This narrowing can impinge on the nerves exiting your spine and/or the spinal cord itself. Symptoms often include radiating pain from the back/buttocks down into the thighs and sometimes even to the lower legs.

As stenosis progresses, it leads to weakness and loss of balance, making it challenging to tolerate walking long distances and prolonged standing. Fortunately, physical therapy treatments, such as manual therapy, including spinal manipulation, can help provide pain relief.

Back pain can be caused by poor posture. If your posture is incorrect, it can strain other parts of your body, causing pain, inflammation, or dysfunction.

A back sprain occurs when you overstretch the ligaments in your spine, whereas a back strain occurs when you overstretch your back muscles.

Hypermobility means too much motion, which results in instability of the spine. Hypermobility can be when one vertebral body shifts forward, backward, or sideways causing an abnormal spinal alignment.

Symptoms often start as a mild low back ache due to prolonged postures like slumping or sleeping in a prolonged position at night. Most people will experience pain and stiffness in the joints and muscles towards the end of the day and after physical activity. It is also common for fatigue and poor coordination to be a part of this condition.

These can cause significant pain in the back and radiculopathy in your thigh, leg, or foot, as well as other underlying issues. A herniated disc can also cause sciatica, which is quite painful!

The good news is that physical therapy at our Fort Myers, Cape Coral & Estero, FL clinic can help you if you’re struggling with any of these conditions involving your back.

Degenerative disc disease is another major cause of back discomfort as we age. A dull, painful ache in the lower back is familiar in people with this condition, as is difficulty standing or walking for lengthy periods.

At the bottom of your spine, there is a small triangular bone known as the sacrum. It is located below the lumbar region of the spine and above the tailbone. The sacrum is connected to the pelvic bone on both the left and right sides, creating the sacroiliac joints.

Sometimes these joints begin to move too much or too little; this is known as SI Dysfunction or sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

When someone has hypermobility (too much mobility) in the joints, ligaments begin to loosen, which can cause issues with movement and lead to pain. Hypermobile sacroiliac joints are often due to pregnancy or after an injury to the ligaments from a fall or accident.

Hypomobility in the sacroiliac joints can occur due to degenerative joint diseases, arthritis, or spinal fusion. When someone has hypomobility (too little mobility) in the joints, they overcompensate, causing problems in nearby joints and soft tissues. This leads to abnormal movements and pain.

While SI Dysfunction typically manifests as pain in the buttocks, it can also spread to surrounding muscles and affect pelvic mobility. This can result in pain and limitations in everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, and bearing weight on the painful side.

Spinal arthritis is most commonly associated with inflammation of the facet joints in the spine or sacroiliac joints. It can be related to wear and tear, autoimmune disorders, infection, and other conditions.

The most common symptoms are lower back pain with stiffness and loss of mobility in the spine. Difficulty or inability to straighten your back, especially after prolonged sitting or first thing in the morning, are typical complaints.

Some will experience swelling and tenderness over the affected vertebrae and, in severe cases, the feeling of grinding when the spine moves.

Get a Copy of Our FREE Lower Back Report & Discover 10 Natural Ways of Overcoming Lower Back Pain NOW

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  • You thought that if you waited long enough common symptoms, the pain would diminish and go away.

  • You took the prescribed drugs and didn’t like how they made you feel, AND they only masked the pain temporarily.  It always seemed to come back.

  • You were told back pain is just a part of life and that you just have to deal with it.

  • You looked for help online, but the exercises you found didn’t help…or even made things worse!

  • You tried other treatments—like massage—but nothing changed at all, and you ended up wasting money and time.

  • You figured you could just rest your back for a while, thinking it would calm down, but not only did the pain not go away, you felt like life was just passing you by while you sat around waiting to be pain-free.

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Here’s How We Can Help Get to the Root Cause of Your Lower Back Pain – The Gray Method

Let’s be honest,  most lower back pain treatments don’t work.

This is because most medical providers work on treating just the symptom rather than the underlying cause.

Although painkillers, injections, and surgery may have their place, they shouldn’t be the first line of treatment for lower back pain.

We believe in a holistic approach that encompasses education, self-care strategies, and expert advice that doesn’t involve painkillers, resting, or surgery.

We call it the Gray Method.

Because each patient’s lower back pain is different we treat each patient’s lower back pain differently with always having the intent to get to the underlying reason or why the lower back pain is present.

Here’s a quick video of how we treat lower back pain:

Don’t Let Lower Back Pain Slow You Down Any Longer…

Remember, you are not alone, and there is hope for a pain-free future.

We recognize that every person's experience with lower back pain is unique, and what works for one may not work for another.

That’s why we create custom and specific treatment programs for each patient.

If you’re serious about ending your lower back pain once and for all and are looking for a natural solution, then contact our office.

Please note: we only work with patients that are motivated and are willing to put on the work to get better.

If that’s you, we encourage you to contact our office today.

Get in Contact With Us Today About Your Lower Back Pain If…

  • You’re tired of taking the drugs that make you feel groggy or nauseous, AND they only provide temporary relief.

  • Your Lower Back Pain is hindering your sleep
  • Your Lower Back Pain is Interrupting Your Ability to Stay Healthy, Fit or Active

  • Your Pain Keeps Coming Back for No Rhyme or Reason

  • You’ve Been Told That Lower Back Pain is Just a Part of Life.

  • You Tried Other Treatments Like Massage, but it Didn’t Help. You Wasted Money and Time.

  • You Thought Resting Your Back by Lying Down Would Make the Pain Disappear, but it Didn’t.

  • You Want to Get to the Root of Your Lower Back Pain Once & For All

Our Lower Back Pain Treatment Success Stories

Andre Nesfield

Lee Country Strikers Coach

Randy Henderson

Former Mayor of Fort Myers

Carol Glavich

Hip Pain Patient

What’s Your Next Step?

Here’s How Most People Start Their Journey Towards Ending Their Lower Back Pain

If you're uncertain about your next steps, download our free report to discover what you should avoid doing and explore natural ways to effectively ease your pain.

Get a copy of the Fixing the Cause & Not the Symptoms book and learn more about our approach to treating musculoskeletal injuries.

Take the next step to overcoming your pain, stiffness, or injury by contacting our office today to discuss how we can help you.