Lower back pain can make sitting, standing, sleeping, lifting, working, exercising, and even simple daily movement feel difficult.
The first step is understanding whether the problem involves a strained muscle, restricted joint, irritated disc, nerve pressure, injury, overuse, or another contributing factor.
Lower back pain is common—but the cause is not always simple.
Lower back pain may begin suddenly after lifting, bending, twisting, falling, or being involved in an accident. It may also build gradually from repetitive strain, poor movement patterns, prolonged sitting, physical work, disc changes, or unresolved injury.
Because several structures can create similar symptoms, Columbia Basin Chiropractic begins with a thorough examination and diagnostic assessment before recommending care.
What may be contributing to lower back pain.
The same symptom can come from different causes. Your history, pain pattern, movement, examination, and available imaging help determine which factors may be involved.
Back pain can affect more than the lower spine.
Some people experience a localized ache or stiffness. Others may develop sharp pain, muscle spasm, pain into the hip or leg, numbness, tingling, or difficulty standing upright.
Seek prompt medical attention for serious warning signs.
Some symptoms require urgent medical evaluation rather than routine chiropractic scheduling.
Care built around the source of your pain.
Once the likely source of pain is identified, a personalized strategy may include one or more non-invasive treatment options.
Chiropractic Care
Controlled treatment focused on joint movement, alignment, mobility, and mechanical restriction.
Spinal Decompression
Specialized traction that may help certain disc-related and nerve-related lower back conditions.
Rehabilitation
Guided exercises designed to rebuild mobility, strength, stability, and confidence.
Soft-Tissue Support
Care focused on muscle tension, spasm, guarding, and tissue irritation.
How we evaluate lower back pain.
History
We discuss when the pain began, what affects it, previous injuries, treatment, work, and daily activity.
Examination
Your provider evaluates posture, movement, tenderness, joint function, strength, and neurological findings.
Diagnosis & Explanation
We explain what may be contributing and whether additional testing or imaging is appropriate.
Personalized Plan
A non-invasive treatment and recovery strategy is developed when appropriate.
Lower back pain FAQ.
Common causes include muscle strain, joint restriction, disc injury, nerve irritation, repetitive use, posture, accidents, or degenerative changes. An examination is needed to determine what may be involved in your case.
Chiropractic care may help certain mechanical and musculoskeletal causes of lower back pain. The appropriate approach depends on your examination and diagnosis.
Disc problems can cause localized back pain or symptoms into the hip or leg. Your provider may review your pain pattern, neurological findings, and imaging when relevant.
No. Spinal decompression is intended for selected conditions and is recommended only when the evaluation suggests it may be appropriate.
Bring relevant imaging, medical records, medication information, and details about prior injuries, surgery, or treatments when available.