Lower Back Pain

Lower Back Pain

Are You in Your 40’s, 50’s and 60’s Unable to Enjoy Your Life Due to Lower Back Pain? Are You at a Point of
Depending on Painkillers or Shots to Numb Your Pain to Get Through the Day?

Hello, this is Dr. Andrew Lee, your acupuncturist and physical therapist of Frisco.

When I looked up lower back pain on Google, it wrote that lower back pain is very common with more than 3 million cases each year in US and that it is usually self-treatable, self-diagnosable, and lab tests or imaging rarely required.

2 bolded descriptions jumped out at me and I thought it was interesting. Is lower back pain that simple? If so, than why is there 3 million people suffering with it and are constantly looking for ways to find solutions for lower back pain. Why are you now on our website reading about lower back pain?

It’s because it has affected your daily activities and has prevented you from doing the things you love to do such as many outdoor activities our town, Frisco has to offer. It is because your lower back pain has interrupted your performance during your work.  Or it could be for many other reasons specific for you.

For your reference, I have summarized below some of the important information on lower back pain. I will be more than happy to talk to you over the phone or see you in person for our free discovery visit to help answer any of questions you might have in regards to your condition, acupuncture, physical therapy and acutherapy. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

What Is Lower Back Pain?

Lower back pain may be mild or extreme, sharp or a dull achy pain, an acute or a chronic, better with movement or worse with prolonged activities. Lower back pain is one of the most common reason for people see their doctor, one of the most common reasons for people to miss work, and is a leading cause of disability worldwide. It simply is a problem we all have or are experiencing currently or know someone who is suffering with it.

Please continue to read to find out who New Life Wellness Center can help with Acupuncture, Physical Therapy, and Acutherapy.

• Yes, weekend warriors. I am talking about you. You thought you can just step right in and squat 150 lbs or curl 50 lbs without possible injuries or muscle strain? We will make sure to educate you on proper ways to exercise, to stretch, and to prevent injuries during gym work outs.
• Do you spend most of your days sitting in front of computer? We will educate you on ergonomics and physical therapy exercises you can perform during your working hours.
• Have you been suffering with chronic lower back and have tried everything from medication to cortisone shots? We will incorporate acupuncture and physical therapy in order to find the best method to alleviate your pain.
• Do you love to run? To walk? We will review how you walk or run and give you tips to avoid injuries or improper gait pattern.

Signs and Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of lower back pain may include:

• Muscle ache
• Pain that gets worse while bending, stretching, coughing, and sneezing
• Shooting or stabbing localized pain
• Pain that radiates from the lower back, down your leg to the toes
• Limited flexibility or range of motion of the back
• Persistent stiffness or aching along the length of your spine
• Muscle spasms in the lower back when standing upright

Causes of Lower Back Pain

While most causes of back pain are physical, emotional and dietary stress can play a role in the severity and the amount of time the pain lasts. Some of the causes of back pain include:

• Muscle strain from lifting or habitual postures
• Sports or training injury
• Accidents, falls
• Inactivity
• Osteoporosis
• Disc damage
• Pregnancy
• Aging
• Family history of back pain
• Prior back injury

These are some of the common causes of lower back pain. But most don’t realize that lower back pain does not just originate from the lower back. It can be caused by:

• Referred pain from different parts of body or organs
• Blockages of energy in the meridian system
• Emotional or psychological related

Some lower back pain can be very simple to treat but those who are dealing with chronic and constant pain needs more thorough and patient-specific evaluation and diagnosis. At New Life Wellness Center of Frisco, we will be able to provide you with proper evaluation to solve your lower back pain. Dr. Andrew Lee uses an innovative evaluation system to locate the origin of your lower back pain. the knowledge of Acupuncture Meridian System, Myofascial Body Lines, and Trigger Point Referred System to target your treatment and have clear understanding where, why, and how to best take care of you.