Low Back Pain

Low back pain shows up when the spine and hips stop sharing work well—think prolonged sitting, poor lift mechanics, or deconditioning that leaves the lumbar joints and discs doing too much. At Form & Function Chiropractic, we start with precise adjustments to restore lumbar, pelvic, and SI motion, then teach spine-sparing patterns and build core/hip strength. The goal: less guarding, steadier movement, and a clear plan you can use at work, in the gym, and on weekends—so your back supports your life, not the other way around.

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Common drivers

Prolonged sitting, lifting form, deconditioning, facet irritation, disc strain, hip restriction.

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Chiropractic-first plan

• Adjustments (lumbar, pelvis, SI): Restore joint mechanics and reduce protective guarding.
• Physiotherapy: McGill-style spine sparing, hip hinge coaching, directional preference work.
• Targeted Exercises: Core bracing (brace + breath), bird-dogs, dead-bugs, glute bridges, hip mobility.
• Laser Therapy: To down-regulate pain and support tissue recovery.
• Muscle Work: QL, glute med/piriformis, hip flexor release as indicated.

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What to expect

• Relief: Less sharp ache with sitting/standing transitions.
• Stabilize: Stronger core/hips to offload the lumbar spine.
• Maintain: Movement plan for work and recreation; load progressions.

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Home care

Daily walk, posture resets, hip flexor stretch, hamstring nerve-glide as directed.