Why Your Lower Back Pain Keeps Returning

Hey everyone, welcome back to Crystal Clear Chiro, the podcast that helps you take control of your health. I’m Dr Henricksen from Crystal Grove Chiropractic, and today, we’re tackling one of the biggest complaints we hear in the office—lower back pain.

Now, if you’ve ever dealt with lower back pain, you know how frustrating it can be—especially when it keeps coming back. But why does that happen?

For most people, lower back pain isn’t just from one big injury—it’s from small, repetitive stress over time. That could mean a lot of things. 

It could be from sitting too much, which weakens your core and tightens your hip flexors.

It might be lack of movement. Your spine needs motion to stay healthy.

Or maybe it’s misalignment—if your spine isn’t in the right position, it puts uneven pressure on your back.

So how do we fix it?

Chiropractic adjustments can help. They correct spinal misalignments to relieve pressure and pain.

Core strengthening is also important. A strong core supports your lower back and prevents future pain.

Daily movement is a big one. Getting up and stretching regularly makes a big difference.

If you’re still feeling twinges of pain, you should start thinking about stress—and how it affects your body more than you realize.

We often think of stress as just mental, but it actually causes physical tension in your muscles, joints, and nervous system. Ever notice how your shoulders feel tight when you’re overwhelmed? That’s stress at work.

When stress builds up, your body goes into “fight or flight” mode, leading to:

• Tight muscles, especially in the neck and shoulders, Jaw clenching, which can lead to headaches and TMJ pain, or Low back tension from prolonged stress-related posture changes.

The good news? Chiropractic care can help your body process stress more effectively by reducing nerve tension and improving circulation. A few things that help:

1. Chiropractic adjustments—these help release muscle tension and improve nervous system function.
2. Breathing exercises—deep belly breathing can calm your body and reduce tension.
3. Stretching and movement—even 5 minutes a day can help counteract stress buildup.
4. Better sleep—when your spine is aligned, your body rests and recovers better.

If you’ve been feeling constantly tense, achy, or just “off,” your stress levels might be showing up in your body. At Crystal Grove Chiropractic, we help release that built-up tension so you can feel your best. Give us a call, and let’s get you back to feeling great. See you next time!