Lower Back Pain Treatment in Macomb County
Lower back pain affects 80% of adults at some point in their lives, making it one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. At Total Health Systems, we take a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating lower back pain, addressing not just your symptoms but the underlying causes.
Causes & Symptoms
Common Causes
- Muscle strains from overexertion or improper lifting
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spinal stenosis
- Poor posture and ergonomics
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Arthritis and joint inflammation
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Signs & Symptoms
- Dull, aching pain in the lower back
- Sharp pain with certain movements
- Stiffness and reduced range of motion
- Pain that radiates to the buttocks or legs
- Muscle spasms
- Difficulty standing straight
- Pain that worsens after prolonged sitting or standing
Treatment Options for Lower back pain
Our multi-disciplinary approach addresses lower back pain from multiple angles for lasting relief.
When to Seek Professional Care
If any of these describe what you're experiencing, an evaluation now usually means a shorter recovery later.
- Pain lasts longer than two weeks
- Pain is severe or getting progressively worse
- You experience numbness, tingling, or weakness in your legs
- Pain is accompanied by unexplained weight loss
- You have difficulty controlling bladder or bowel function
- Pain follows a fall or injury
Frequently Asked Questions About Lower back pain
Don't force stretches, avoid bouncing movements, hold briefly for about 30 seconds, and stop if pain worsens or travels down your leg. Consistency with daily gentle stretches is key.
Stretches like knee-to-chest and bridges improve flexibility. Strengthen your core, improve posture, stay hydrated, and manage stress.
If pain persists for several weeks or is severe, consult a healthcare professional.
Learn More About Lower back pain
Read our in-depth health article for more information about causes, treatment options, and what to expect.
Related Conditions We Treat
Spinal stenosis
Spinal stenosis is the gradual narrowing of the spaces inside your spine that puts pressure on the nerves running through it—causing back or neck pain, leg weakness, numbness, or that hallmark feeling of needing to lean forward on a grocery cart to get relief.
Learn more →Herniated disc
A herniated disc happens when the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through the outer layer and presses on nearby nerves—causing back pain, sciatica, neck pain, or numbness and weakness in the arms or legs.
Learn more →Sciatica
Sciatica is pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg.
Learn more →Ready to Start Your Lower back pain Treatment?
Don't let pain hold you back. Our expert lower back pain team is ready to help you feel better today.