01/28/2026
Low back pain? Very common unfortunately 😕
Here are the top things you should know about Low back pain
1️⃣While a big traumatic injury can certainly cause Low back pain, typically it's caused by wear and tear over time
2️⃣The most common position that "blows out" your Low back is bending forward with straight knees and twisting (which people commonly do to shovel snow or lift boxes)
3️⃣Core strength is crucial in preventing Low back pain. And this doesn't mean you have to hit the gym hard and get six pack abbs. It means prioritizing abdominal muscles. This can range from doing planks and bridges, to addressing gut health and digestion (both of which directly influence your abbs)
4️⃣Sitting is not your friend when you have Low back pain. Pain free movement, walking, stretching and standing are generally better to help promote healing (note this is for most cases, there are exceptions of course)
5️⃣A lot of Low back pain cases are caused by muscle imbalances. A common pattern I see in clinic is disengaged abbs (front) and locked up QL muscles (back). We have to address both to get relief
6️⃣Low back pain may be caused by not only direct injury but things like gut inflammation and even stress.
Is your Low back pain causing you issues? If you are in the Monticello area I would love to work with you! I offer gentle care utilizing pelvic blocking, drop pieces, muscle work, nutrition testing and more!
Craig Chiropractic and Kinesiology
