The spine is a complex combination of bone, fascia, muscle, ligaments, tendon, bloods vessels and nerves. In addition to all this, each spinal vertebrae is cushioned by a fluid filled discs. Injury to the low back is one of the most common conditions we treat at Adapt and can be caused by poor form lifting or picking up objects and incorrect ergonomics. While low back pain can be limiting and painful, many injuries to this area respond well to manual/active therapy and do not require surgical intervention as a first line of treatment.
Signs and Symptoms:
· Sharp local pain after bending over or lifting something heavy
· Achy pain in the middle of the low back
· Radiating pain from the low back into the glutes and down the thigh
· Unable to walk properly or stand up straight without pain
· Limited range of motion
· Difficulty getting up from a lying down or sitting
How We Can Help:
Back pain can severely limit day to day activities so identifying its source is critical. Providers at Adapt Sports Therapy are skilled in diagnosing and treating back injuries through conservative, non-invasive treatments. To learn more about how we can help, schedule a consultation with one of our qualified providers today.