Low Back Pain/Lumbar Pain
Low Back Pain aka LBP is a general term used for pain in your low back. LBP is one of the most common pains that people experience. You can experience low back pain at any time in life and it can be caused by many different factors, some of the more common issues that cause LBP are, but not limited to: Muscle Spasms, Muscle Strains, Ligament Sprains, Disc Herniations, Degenerative Disc Disease, Nerve Compression, Whiplash, Traumatic Injuries(Contact Sports, Slip and Falls, etc.), among others.
LBP can come with many different pains, some of the more common pains are, but not limited to: Ache, Dull, Sharp, Radiating, Burning, Tingling, Numbness, Tight, Spasms. If left untreated LBP can intensify and cause debilitating pain that not only is in the lower back but will travel up the back or down into the hips and legs.
The best course of action for this issue is to seek professional help. A professional will be able to evaluate, diagnose, and build a treatment plan specific to the individual and the issue. A proper treatment plan for this issue should include manual therapy to help decrease muscular, tendon, and ligament irritations which will help decrease pain. Joint mobilization/manipulation will help keep the joints moving properly and decrease tension and stiffness. Stability and strength programming will help improve support and balance to the muscles for decreased risk of irritation. And finally, build a self-care program for the individual on how to manage this issue on their own.
Evaluate & Diagnose the problem to build a specific individualized treatment plan.
Decrease the pain and improve function of the issue.
Stabilize and strengthen the area to prevent further and future injury to the area.
Build a Self-Care program for the individual to manage the problem on their own.