Back Pain Relief
in Jacksonville, FL
If back pain is limiting your work, training, or sleep, you don’t have to accept it as the new normal. At Active Health, back pain relief starts with a focused functional evaluation that maps how you move, where load concentrates, and which patterns keep your spine irritated. From that insight, we build a staged program that restores motion and builds durability you can feel day to day.
Our integrated team sequences targeted rehabilitation, spinal decompression, and regenerative options, so progress is measurable—not temporary. We will create a plan tailored to your goals and lifestyle, whether your back pain is a dull ache or sharp and radiating.
What is Back Pain?
Back pain covers a wide range: aching tension, stabbing pain, or nerve‒like symptoms that travel into the hips and legs. Most complaints originate in the lower back, where the spine supports the majority of the body's load, but posture and movement issues can create problems in the upper back as well.
At Active Health, we look past the symptoms. Your provider evaluates movement quality, strength balance, and daily demands to determine whether the source is muscular, disc‒related, nerve compression, or a combination. That lets us target the root cause rather than just masking discomfort.
Common Causes of Back Pain
Knowing what’s driving your pain is the first step toward lasting relief. Common contributors we evaluate include:
Poor Posture and Prolonged Sitting
Sustained slouching or forward head posture shifts mechanical load and causes fatigue in spine-supporting muscles.
Muscle Weakness and Imbalances
When core support is limited, other areas compensate. This alters mechanics and increases stress on the lower back.
Disc Irritation and Nerve Compression
Bulging or herniated discs can press on nerves, producing sharp pain, numbness, or sciatica down the leg.
Prior Injuries or Incomplete Rehabilitation
A past back injury that wasn’t fully rehabilitated often returns as recurring flare-ups.
Age-related Spinal Changes
Arthritis, facet joint irritation, and disc degeneration reduce flexibility and increase sensitivity over time.
What Symptoms Does Back Pain Cause?
Symptoms vary but share common characteristics: they restrict movement and diminish confidence. If you experience any of the following, seek an evaluation:
- Aching or stiffness across the lower back or upper back.
- Sharp pain with bending, lifting, or twisting.
- Muscle tightness or spasms that restrict motion.
- Numbness, tingling, or weakness that may follow a nerve path.
- Pain that worsens with activity and eases with short rest.
- Difficulty standing fully upright or maintaining posture.
What are the Back Pain Treatment Options?
Your plan is personalized after a focused evaluation. Our integrated team functions as your dedicated back specialist and pain management resource. We carefully sequence your care to ensure measurable progress in your daily life and training. Treatment options may include:
Functional physical therapy is the foundation. Targeted exercise progressions and hands-on techniques improve mobility, restore control, and reduce flare-ups.
Gentle spinal unloading can reduce nerve irritation related to herniated or bulging discs and facet stress. Many patients notice improved comfort and motion that supports safe return to activity.
Focused acoustic waves support local circulation and tissue remodeling in stubborn soft-tissue problems. Sessions complement rehab and help tissues respond to training.
Options such as platelet-rich plasma, joint health injections, and A2M are used to support tissue health and calm persistent irritation. IV nutraceuticals may be considered to complement recovery needs.
Instrument-assisted techniques, like soft tissue mobilization, address adhesions and fascial tension. Paired with the right exercises, this improves range of motion and reduces pain with everyday tasks.
Precise progressions strengthen the weak link, improve neuromuscular control, and build patterns that hold up under load so results last.
High-velocity sound waves are delivered to targeted areas in brief sessions that support comfort between therapy visits.
Dynamic compression assists fluid movement and post-activity recovery, helping you handle training volume with more consistency.
Real-time feedback refines motion and balance. Small adjustments reduce joint stress and protect long-term performance.
FAQs
Can constipation cause back pain?
Yes, constipation can cause back pain by increasing abdominal pressure and straining nearby muscles. This pressure may lead to discomfort that feels like lower back pain. Staying hydrated, eating more fiber, and moving regularly often help relieve symptoms.
How to relieve lower back pain?
To relieve lower back pain, start with gentle movement, short walks, and posture adjustments. Applying heat for 15–20 minutes and avoiding heavy lifting can ease discomfort. If pain lasts more than a few days or causes numbness or weakness, seek a professional evaluation.
What causes lower back pain in females?
Lower back pain in women can result from muscle imbalance, poor posture, repetitive strain, or age-related spine changes. Pregnancy, hormonal fluctuations, and pelvic floor dysfunction can also contribute. A thorough assessment helps identify the cause and guide treatment.
How to sleep with lower back pain?
To sleep with lower back pain, maintain a neutral spine position. Sleeping on your side with a pillow between the knees or on your back with a pillow under the knees reduces strain. A supportive mattress and consistent bedtime routine can also improve comfort.
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