Find Relief From Lower Back Pain

Over 80% of adults will
experience lower back pain.

While this is a common problem, it’s burdensome and painful for those who can’t seem to find relief. What people often describe as a dull ache in the lower portion of your back can begin to feel debilitating over time. There are various potential solutions and products on the market geared toward relieving discomfort, but finding a long-term solution for back pain is different for everyone. We recommend stretching as a starting point if you’re ready to find relief from lower back pain.

Find Relief From Lower Back Pain

Over 80% of adults will
experience lower back pain.

While this is a common problem, it’s burdensome and painful for those who can’t seem to find relief. What people often describe as a dull ache in the lower portion of your back can begin to feel debilitating over time. There are various potential solutions and products on the market geared toward relieving discomfort, but finding a long-term solution for back pain is different for everyone. We recommend stretching as a starting point if you’re ready to find relief from lower back pain.

What Causes Lower Back Pain

People experience lower back pain for a variety of reasons. While one person may have it because of an injury, another might practice poor posture, and another may experience pain as they age. A great starting point is identifying the underlying cause of your pain. Pay close attention to common warning signs of poor posture, such as slouching while sitting down. Slouching will result in lower back pressure and make you feel dull pain over time. Also, spend some time reviewing past injuries that might have contributed to developing pain. Even old injuries can spur back pain years later.

Understanding the cause of your pain helps you identify what steps you need to take to find relief from lower back pain. Once you know why you’re experiencing pain, you can implement stretches to target your specific areas of concern. If you’re having trouble identifying the source of your back pain, give us a visit. Our team at AK Pain & Spine will help you understand your discomfort and give you personalized recommendations and treatment plans.

BENEFITS OF STRETCHING FOR LOWER BACK PAIN

Surgery is often unnecessary, and you can take smaller steps toward finding relief from lower back pain, such as stretching. Strengthening your back muscles and improving flexibility gives your back an excellent foundation to improve over time. Some of the best stretches include:

Knee-to-chest

  1. Lay down on a flat surface on your back
  2. Bring one of your knees forward with both hands and pull it toward your chest
  3. Hold this position for about 15 to 30 seconds
  4. Release your knee and bring it back to the starting position
  5. Repeat these steps with your other knee
  6. Repeat two times for each leg daily

Knee-to-chest

  1. Lay down on a flat surface on your back with your arms at your sides
  2. Bend your knees while keeping your feet flat on the floor
  3. Move your pelvis upward while keeping your shoulders flat on the floor
  4. Hold this position for five seconds and repeat about ten times daily

How to Find Relief From Lower Back Pain

While stretching is a great starting point to experience relief from lower back pain, some people require additional support. Our team wants to help you improve your pain so you can focus on doing everything you love. Many of our patients find our injections and Minuteman Procedure incredibly beneficial. These non-invasive treatments are excellent ways to improve your pain without unnecessary downtime and discomfort. We even offer Spinal Cord Stimulation to treat more burdensome lower back pain that did not respond to surgery. Head to our website to look over our lower back pain treatments and schedule a consultation if you’re ready to ease your pain.

– AK Pain & Spine

Nobody in pain should wait.