Why Your Low Back Pain Keeps Coming Back—And What You Can Do About It
Break the cycle of pain and start moving better again.
By Dr. Andrew Kakishita | Kinetic Chiropractic – Lehi, UT
If you’ve dealt with low back pain on and off for years, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common reasons people visit a chiropractor—and one of the most frustrating conditions to deal with long-term.
Maybe you’ve tried stretches, massage, or even painkillers, only for the pain to return a few weeks (or days) later. At Kinetic Chiropractic in Lehi, we help active adults finally figure out why their low back pain keeps coming back—and how to fix it for good.
Why Does Low Back Pain Keep Returning?
Low back pain often feels like it’s coming out of nowhere—but it rarely is. Here are the most common reasons we see for chronic or recurring back pain:
1. You’re Only Treating the Symptoms
Using ice, ibuprofen, or a massage might feel great short-term, but they don’t address the underlying mechanical problems. If your spine, hips, or pelvis are moving poorly, those tissues will keep getting irritated—over and over again.
2. Muscle Imbalances and Weak Core Stability
Most of us spend long hours sitting at work, driving, or at home. This leads to weak core and glute muscles, tight hip flexors, and a stiff low back. Without addressing these imbalances, even “simple” movements like bending, lifting your kids, or working out can trigger pain.
3. Joint Dysfunction
When certain joints in your lumbar spine aren’t moving properly, your body compensates by overusing others—causing stress and inflammation in the wrong places. Chiropractic adjustments restore proper motion and reduce irritation.
4. Old Injuries That Never Fully Healed
Many people have past injuries (sports, car accidents, lifting wrong at the gym) that never healed correctly. This leads to scar tissue, poor movement patterns, and chronic tightness—all of which contribute to recurring pain.
What You Can Do to Break the Cycle
We believe pain relief is just the beginning—our goal is long-term improvement.
Treat the Root Cause with Chiropractic Care
We use targeted chiropractic adjustments to restore motion in stuck joints, reduce pressure on irritated nerves, and help your body heal. For tough cases, we may also use shockwave therapy to break up scar tissue and stimulate deeper healing.
Rehab Exercises That Actually Work
You’ll get personalized stretches and stability exercises to strengthen the muscles that support your spine—so you can move better and feel stronger long after the pain is gone.
Check out our post on Hip Flexor Tightness – it’s a common contributor to low back pain!
Change Daily Habits That Contribute to Pain
Simple changes like better desk posture, lifting mechanics, or stretching before workouts can make a huge difference. We’ll coach you through what habits to watch out for and how to support your spine throughout the day.
When to See a Chiropractor
If your back pain:
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Keeps coming back
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Feels worse with sitting, bending, or standing too long
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Is affecting your workouts or sleep
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Hasn’t responded to rest or over-the-counter remedies
…it’s time to get evaluated. Chiropractic care is a safe, natural, and effective way to treat the root causes of low back pain, especially for active people who don’t want to be sidelined.
Schedule a visit with Dr. Andrew Kakishita today
You Don’t Have to Live with Back Pain
Whether you're chasing your kids around, training for a race, or just trying to stay healthy at your desk job, chronic low back pain doesn’t have to be your normal. Let’s figure out what’s holding you back and fix it—so you can get back to doing what you love.