Lower Back Pain Relief in Colorado Springs
Lower back pain can show up after a weekend project, years at a desk, pregnancy, sports, or “out of nowhere.” The key is identifying the true source—because low back pain is a symptom, not a diagnosis. At Freedom Chiropractic, we help Colorado Springs patients pinpoint what’s driving their pain and build a plan that supports restoring long-term function.
What Causes Lower Back Pain?
Lower back pain rarely has a single cause—it typically builds from a combination of mechanical stress, compensation patterns, and lifestyle factors. Prolonged sitting and sedentary work weaken the deep core and glute muscles that stabilize your spine, forcing joints and discs to absorb more load than they’re designed to handle. Repetitive bending, lifting, or twisting—especially with poor form—strains ligaments and creates microtrauma in spinal tissues. Pelvic misalignment from old injuries, leg length differences, or pregnancy can tilt your spine’s foundation, creating uneven stress up the chain.
Muscle imbalances—tight hip flexors, weak glutes, overworked low back muscles—pull your spine out of optimal position and trigger protective spasm. Even previous injuries that seemed fully healed can leave compensatory movement patterns that quietly overload your low back until pain finally breaks through.
Common Sources We Check
Low back symptoms may come from one area or several working together:
- Lumbar joints and discs
- SI joints and pelvic alignment
- Hip mobility and muscle imbalance (glutes, QL, paraspinals)
- Nerve irritation that can create radiating leg symptoms, such as sciatica
What to Expect at Your Visit
We start with a thorough history and exam, including orthopedic and neurological testing to clarify whether your pain is mechanical, disc-related, or nerve-involved. When appropriate, we take digital X-rays to measure alignment and stress patterns—especially through the pelvis, which acts like the “foundation” for how your spine loads during sitting, standing, and lifting.
How We Help You Get (and Stay) Better
Our care is designed to calm irritation, restore motion, and rebuild support:
- Specific adjustments guided by your findings and measurements
- Gentle options for acute pain or sensitivity (including Arthrostim, Thompson Drop Table and Activator Methods® when indicated)
- Soft-tissue approaches to reduce protective spasm and improve mobility
- Condition-specific rehab exercises to retrain stabilizing muscles and reduce flare-ups
- Practical coaching for work setup, lifting mechanics, and movement habits
Why Patients Choose Freedom Chiropractic
Colorado Springs chiropractor, Dr. Jason Cahill brings advanced training in spinal analysis/correction and performance-based care from years working with athletes. Dr. Nicole Cordero Ramos is trained in precise, gentle techniques and both continue advanced family and pediatric education—helpful for patients who need and want a careful, neurologically measured approach.
How Long Does It Take?
Some people notice meaningful change quickly; others need a phased plan (relief → repair → stability). We’ll outline what we found, what it means, and the next steps—so you’re not guessing.
A Patient Success Story
I was having lower back pain for a few weeks and it was quite painful to sit or bend. It wasn’t getting better so I contacted a co-worker that I thought went to a chiropractor and she highly recommended Freedom Chiropractic. They got me in quickly. They are big on information and I have learned a lot. At Christmas my son in law said he and my daughter noticed how much better I was moving around and said how much “healthier” I looked. I had no idea that others would notice. I knew I was feeling better but it was a great encouragement to hear this. This office is so friendly. I love coming.
Peggy P.
Start Moving with Confidence
Schedule an evaluation at Freedom Chiropractic in Colorado Springs to identify the cause of your low back pain and get a clear, step-by-step plan.
