Low Back & Hip Pain
in Ottawa

Millions of people experience low back and hip pain each year.

For some people, it is a minor nuisance, while for others, the pain can be disabling and chronic. When you know what the possible causes are and how to get relief, you can get a reprieve from your discomfort.

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In our clinics, about 60 % of low‑back complaints are mechanical or SI‑joint–related, 30 % involve disc injuries and 10 % are due to trauma or degeneration. Most patients are in their 20s–40s, work at desks or study for long periods, or are older individuals with degenerative changes.

Many cases of low‑back and hip pain stem from poor posture, prolonged sitting, weak core and glute muscles and tight hip flexors and hamstrings. This ‘lower‑cross syndrome’ results in mechanical low‑back pain and sacro‑iliac dysfunction, especially among students and office workers. Learning proper lifting techniques, taking regular movement breaks and strengthening core and glute muscles can prevent these issues.

Common Causes of Low Back Pain & Hip Pain

Low back and hip pain can affect anyone, read more below for a list of common causes and treatments. Once your chiropractor and/ or physiotherapist finds the underlying cause, they will come up with an action plan for treatment.

Arthritis

Osteoarthritis can affect the hip joints and the joints in the lower back. This results from wear and tear, making it most common in people over age 40. Pain and stiffness are common symptoms

Pinched Nerve

The pain that can occur with a pinched nerve can be severe, burning, tingling and shooting. It may result from stress, sports, arthritis, repetitive movements, trauma or tight muscles around hip and back.

Strains and Sprains

A strain describes a muscle that is overstretched or torn while a sprain is a ligament that is overstretched or torn. The most common causes are awkward twisting, trauma, and heavy lifting or sports injuries.

Tight Back or Hip Muscles

If these muscles are tight, it may cause pain, stiffness and reduced range of motion. Prolonged sitting or standing, especially in a slouched position, leads to tight hip flexors and hamstrings and weak glute and back muscles. This imbalance (lower-cross syndrome) causes stiffness, reduced range of motion and pain. Regular stretching, ergonomic adjustments and core/glute strengthening are vital components of our treatment plan.

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

This joint connects the pelvis and lower spine. If the joint has too little or too much movement, sharp, stabbing pain might be felt in the hips and lower back at random.

Herniated Disc

A herniated disc in the lumbar spine can cause pressure on the nerves in the area, resulting in burning and radiating pain that can go from the back to the foot. A herniated disc will typically also cause the injured person to be bent forward, feeling ‘stuck’, and unable to move. This may occur as a result of improper lifting, repetitive strain, prolonged driving, awkward twisting, trauma or a fall or being overweight.

Our practitioners select modalities based on the underlying cause: mechanical or postural pain typically improves with chiropractic adjustments, myofascial release and exercise; sacro‑iliac dysfunction responds well to adjustments and core strengthening; degenerative pain often benefits from TECAR therapy and soft‑tissue release; and discogenic pain may require decompression and careful physiotherapy. We tailor treatment plans accordingly.

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3 simple low-back exercises with Dr. Courtney

Duration: 1:07 • Dr. Courtney Broadhurst guides you through three exercises for low back pain

Low Back and Hip Pain Solutions

There are effective treatments for what causes low back and hip pain. After determining the cause, you may benefit from one or more treatment options that take a comprehensive approach to reduce your pain while reducing your risk of the pain recurring in the future. The options that may help you include:

Shockwave Therapy

This therapy uses acoustic waves that promote the repair and regeneration of tendons, bones and various soft tissues throughout the body.

Medical Acupuncture

Strategic placement of needles will improve blood flow, endorphin release, reduce anxiety, and block pain signals to reduce discomfort.

Spinal Decompression

This therapy uses acoustic waves that promote the repair and regeneration of tendons, bones and various soft tissues throughout the body.

Custom Orthotics

These are specially designed for your feet to help to ensure proper alignment and motion of your body. Aiding proper osture to avoid over stressing your back and hips.

Graston Technique

this is a manual therapy that works to mobilize connective tissue and muscles.

Taping

This technique helps to relieve pain, reduce injury recurrence and improve joint stability.

Cupping

This technique helps to encourage blood flow and loosen tight muscles.

Utrasound

Helps reduce inflammation and soften adhesions.

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Custom Tailored Treatment Plan

You might not think about how often you move your shoulders until they start to give you pain. The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body and is subject to a wide range of injuries and conditions.

Our treatment plans are based on evidence-informed studies, and our diagnoses are accurate due to our thorough medical examination. Accurate diagnoses, when communicated early, always yield faster recovery and better prognosis.
We recommend chiropractic care when you are faced with a new low‑back or hip injury, as acute mechanical pain responds quickly to spinal adjustments and soft‑tissue therapy, while chronic or postural issues often require physiotherapy to retrain movement patterns.
Target the pain first with chiropractic and then minimize risk for future re-injury and correct underlying abnormal movement patterns through physiotherapy care.

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Low Back & Hip Pain
in Ottawa