Definition
Pain in the spine or muscles of the lower back (lumbo-sacral region).
Symptoms
A dull ache and stiffness in the lumbar region. The pain gets worse if the patient stands for a long period of time or sits in the same position for a long time.
Biomechanical etiology
The most common cause of low back pain is low back muscle sprain and strain. A strain of the muscle can occur when the muscle is poorly conditioned or overworked. A sprain of the low back can occur when a sudden, forceful movement injures a ligament which has become stiff or weak through poor conditioning or overuse. Bilateral over-pronation in subtalar joint rotates the tibial and femoral shafts which in turn causes the pelvis to tilt and a forward shift of the body’s center of gravity. This results in increasing lordotic curvature and muscle tightness in the lumbo-sacral region. Kyphosis is commonly developed in the upper body. Unilateral over-pronation in the subtalar joint lowers the vertical distance of the foot to the ground that causes mal-alignment of hip and results in low back pain.
Treatment
Orthotics insoles like our Stabilizer Insoles help to reduce tibial rotation and femoral shafts which in turn limit anterior pelvic tilt and decrease the tightness of muscles in the lumbo-sacral region. Maintain a proper posture when standing and sitting and exercise regularly to keep the muscles that support your back strong and flexible.
Exercises
Strengthening of the abdominal muscles, press-ups, and hamstring and lumbo-sacral stretches.