The lower back, or lumbar region, is prone to a multitude of conditions causing discomfort and impairment. These include muscle strains, disc herniation, and sciatica, where nerves are compressed. Joint dysfunction, spinal stenosis, and degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis are common culprits. Postural issues and pregnancy-related strains exacerbate pain. Mechanical issues, muscle imbalances, and spinal instability further contribute to the complexity of lower back pain. Treatment involves addressing underlying causes, ergonomic adjustments, physical therapy, and in some cases, surgical intervention to alleviate symptoms and restore function.
We address additional Lower Back issues listed below.
- Low back pain (lumbago)
- Lumbar muscle strains and sprains
- Lumbar disc herniation or bulge (e.g., herniated disc, slipped disc)
- Lumbar radiculopathy (e.g., sciatica)
- Facet joint dysfunction in the lumbar spine
- Lumbar spinal stenosis
- Lumbar spondylolisthesis (forward displacement of a vertebra)
- Lumbar spondylolysis (stress fracture of the vertebra)
- Lumbar osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease)
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
- Piriformis syndrome (compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle)
- Degenerative disc disease
- Mechanical low back pain (related to movement and posture)
- Lumbar muscle imbalances
- Postural low back pain due to poor ergonomics or prolonged sitting
- Myofascial pain syndrome in the lumbar muscles
- Spinal instability
- Spinal fractures or compression fractures in the lumbar vertebrae
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Pregnancy-related low back pain