Common Causes of Lower Back Pain

1. Poor Posture
Spending long hours sitting—especially with slouched shoulders or a forward head position—places excessive strain on the lumbar spine. Over time, this can create muscular imbalances and stress the joints, leading to persistent discomfort.

2. Muscle Strain and Overuse
Everyday movements, such as lifting heavy objects incorrectly or repetitive bending and twisting, can strain the muscles and ligaments in the lower back. These small injuries add up and often result in lingering pain or stiffness.

3. Herniated or Bulging Discs
Between each vertebra sits a disc that acts as a cushion. When a disc slips out of place or becomes damaged, it can press on nearby nerves, causing sharp lower back pain that may radiate into the legs.

4. Spinal Misalignments
Even subtle misalignments (subluxations) in the spine can interfere with how well your back moves and functions. These misalignments often irritate surrounding nerves and muscles, leading to pain that doesn’t seem to go away on its own.

5. Stress and Tension
It’s not just physical activity that affects the spine. Emotional stress can create tightness in the back muscles, which may worsen or trigger lower back pain.

6. Degenerative Changes
As we age, the structures of the spine—including discs and joints—naturally wear down. While this is common, it doesn’t mean pain is inevitable. How the spine is cared for plays a big role in maintaining mobility and reducing discomfort.

How Chiropractic Can Help

At Rainey Chiropractic, we focus on addressing the root cause of your lower back pain, not just masking symptoms. Through gentle chiropractic adjustments, we realign the spine, restore motion to restricted joints, and relieve pressure on irritated nerves. This helps reduce pain while also improving overall function.

In addition to adjustments, our care may include soft tissue therapy, stretching, posture education, and at-home exercises designed to strengthen supporting muscles. Together, these approaches help correct imbalances, reduce inflammation, and improve spinal stability.

A Natural Path to Relief

Chiropractic care offers a safe, drug-free solution for many types of lower back pain. Whether your discomfort comes from long hours at a desk, a recent injury, or simply the wear and tear of daily life, realigning and supporting the spine can make a world of difference.

If lower back pain is interfering with your daily activities, don’t wait for it to get worse. Schedule an appointment with Rainey Chiropractic in St. Petersburg and let’s get your spine moving—and your life—back on track.