Why Your Back Hurts (and What You Can Do About It)
These days, it can feel like almost anything puts your back at risk—cleaning the kitchen, picking up your dog, sitting at your desk, or even just… sleeping funny.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And you’re definitely in the right place.
We help people just like you get out of pain and back to doing what they love—without relying on pills or thinking surgery is the only way forward.
Let’s talk about why your back might be hurting—and what you can do to fix it.
Bottom Line:
Low back pain is the #1 reason people visit a doctor and miss work worldwide. It’s also the kind of pain that can sneak up and take over fast.
Whether you’ve dealt with it before or this is your first run-in, back pain has a way of affecting everything—your job, your sleep, your mood, and even your confidence in moving around.
So… what’s really going on?
A lot of it comes down to habits. How you sit, how you move, what you eat, and how often you exercise can all play a role. Let’s break it down.
Why it Matters:
Most back pain doesn’t come out of nowhere. It builds up over time because of how your body moves (or doesn’t move) during the day.
Long hours at a desk, repeated motions, old injuries, and even stress can cause your muscles and joints to stop working well together. That leads to inflammation, compensation, and eventually, pain. And when you add in things like inflammatory foods or skipping regular movement, it only makes things worse.
The 3 Most Common Causes of Low Back Pain
If you’ve been wondering what’s causing your back pain, here are the usual suspects:
Sprain/Strain Injuries: Overdoing it or repeating the same motion too often can inflame your muscles and ligaments, leading to pain and stiffness.
Spinal Disc Issues: Bulging or herniated discs can press on nearby nerves, causing pain that can shoot into your legs or lower back.
Arthritis: As we get older, wear and tear on the spine is natural. But if those joints get irritated, it can definitely cause pain.
You’re not stuck with back pain forever. In fact, most people get better without surgery—especially with the help of chiropractic care.
Studies have shown that chiropractic care can help relieve pain from everything from sprains and strains to disc-related issues. And get this: in some cases, it works just as well (if not better) than surgery.
So, if you’ve been looking for relief from lower back pain, we’d love to help here at Trinity Chiropractic and Wellness.
Next Steps:
If back pain has been holding you back, there’s hope—and help—waiting.
Even if your pain usually fades after a few days, it’s a smart idea to get checked out. Catching movement issues early can help prevent flare-ups down the line.
Our team is here to help you figure out what’s causing your pain and create a plan that makes sense for your body and your goals—no harsh medications, and no one-size-fits-all solutions.
Plus, research shows that regular chiropractic care—like stretching or working out—can actually help prevent future episodes of low back pain. So, if you haven’t already, go ahead and get your next (or first!) visit on the books. You don’t have to keep living with pain.