Low Back Treatment in Southwest Winnipeg
Low Back Pain & Chiropractic Care
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek chiropractic care. It can start after lifting, bending, twisting, sports, yard work, or a busy week at work. It can also build slowly over time from sitting, driving, repetitive strain, poor sleep positions, or changes in training.
At our clinic, we provide chiropractic assessment and treatment for low back pain in southwest Winnipeg and nearby communities such as Linden Woods, Linden Ridge, River Heights, Charleswood, Fort Garry, St. Norbert, Oak Bluff, La Salle, and Niverville.
Types of Low Back Pain We Commonly See
Mechanical low back pain
Mechanical low back pain often relates to the joints, ligaments, muscles, and movement patterns of the lower back. It may feel stiff, sharp with certain movements, or worse after sitting, bending, lifting, or getting out of bed.
Disc-related low back pain
Some episodes of back pain are disc related. This can include pain in the low back itself or pain that spreads into the buttock or leg. A proper assessment helps determine whether your symptoms appear more disc related, joint related, or muscle related.
Muscle-related or myofascial low back pain
Muscle tension and soft tissue strain can lead to tightness, aching, spasm, or a pulling sensation in the low back. This may happen after overexertion, long periods of sitting, repetitive lifting, or poor recovery between activities.
Pregnancy-related low back pain
Changes during pregnancy can place added strain on the low back, pelvis, and surrounding muscles, leading to aching, stiffness, tension, or a feeling of heaviness through the lower back. This may become more noticeable with longer periods of standing, walking, rolling in bed, lifting, or changes in posture as pregnancy progresses.
Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Book
Symptoms That Often Go Along With Low Back Pain
Symptoms That Often Go Along With Low Back Pain
- stiffness in the low back
- pain with bending, lifting, or twisting
- difficulty standing up straight
- pain after sitting or driving
- muscle tightness or spasm
- pain that spreads into the buttock or leg
How Chiropractic Care May Help
Symptoms That Often Go Along With Low Back Pain
Your care always starts with a detailed history and physical exam to better understand your pain pattern, movement, and daily limitations.
Depending on your presentation, treatment may include:
- chiropractic adjustments or mobilization
- soft tissue therapy
- stretching or mobility guidance
- exercise recommendations
- advice on sitting, lifting, and activity modification
- recommendations for imaging
- and more as appropriate for your situation
When to Seek an Assessment
When to Seek an Assessment
Get your back pain assessed if your back pain is not improving, keeps returning, or is interfering with work, sleep, walking, exercise, or normal daily activity.
Book an assessment today to find out what is contributing to your symptoms and what type of care may help.