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Lower Back Pain
What is Lower Back Pain?
Lower back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints and can arise from a variety of causes, such as muscle strain, poor posture, disc problems, or injury. It can range from a dull ache to sharp, debilitating pain, often affecting mobility and daily activities.
Symptoms of Lower Back Pain
- Dull or sharp pain in the lower back
- Pain that worsens with movement, bending, or lifting
- Stiffness or tightness in the lower back and hips
- Difficulty standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods
- Pain that radiates into the buttocks, thighs, or legs (sciatica)
- Muscle spasms or weakness in the lower back or legs
How Osteopathy Can Help
At Forme, we take a holistic approach to treating lower back pain by focusing on both the specific area of discomfort and the underlying factors contributing to the pain.
Using gentle hands-on techniques such as:
- Releasing muscle tension in the lower back, hips, and pelvis to reduce strain
- Improving spinal alignment and posture to promote proper movement mechanics
- Restoring joint mobility in the lower back, pelvis, and hips to ease stiffness
- Reducing inflammation and swelling through enhanced circulation and lymphatic drainage
- Addressing underlying causes such as poor posture, weak core muscles, or imbalances in the body
- Offering exercises to strengthen and stretch muscles that support the lower back
- Educating patients on safe movement strategies, lifting techniques, and posture correction
- Supporting the nervous system to reduce pain sensitivity and promote healing
Osteopathy helps lower back pain by improving mobility, relieving tension, and restoring balance throughout the body to reduce pain and prevent recurrence.