Find Relief from Lower Back Pain
Are you struggling with lower back pain? You’re not alone. Low back pain, or lumbago, is a prevalent condition that affects millions, causing widespread pain, stiffness, and mobility issues. At Danforth Pain Clinic, we understand the struggles that come with managing these symptoms. Our specialized team is dedicated to providing personalized treatment plans to help you regain control and improve your quality of life. Let us help you live with less pain and more freedom.
Schedule Your ConsultationWhat Is Lower Back Pain?
Lower back pain is a common condition that affects the area between the lower ribs and buttocks. The pain can range from a mild, dull ache to a sudden, sharp sensation. It may be localized or radiate to other parts of the body like the legs. Globally, this condition has been the leading cause of years lived with disability since 1990, illustrating its profound effect on daily life.
Common symptoms of lower back pain include:
Dull or Aching Pain: This type of pain often occurs in the lower back after prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
Sharp or Shooting Pain: Pain may radiate down the legs, signalling possible nerve involvement.
Stiffness: This may impair movement, making it difficult to bend or straighten the back.
Muscle Spasms: Involuntary contraction of the back muscles.
Numbness or Tingling: These sensations occur in the legs or feet, indicating potential nerve damage.
What Causes Lower Back Pain?
There are several factors that may contribute to the development or lower back pain. In fact, lower back pain often signals an underlying condition that requires treatment. Possible lower back pain causes include:
Muscle or Ligament Strain
Bulging or Ruptured Discs
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Kidney Stones or Infections
Sciatica
It's important to consult with a healthcare professional in order to determine the root cause of your lower back pain and address it accordingly. To relieve back pain, you first need to identify its cause and follow the right treatment plan.
Lower Back Pain Treatment
At Danforth Pain Clinic, we provide comprehensive care tailored to your needs. Our lower back pain treatment options focus on reducing pain, improving mobility, and increasing independence. We offer:
Pain Management: Using the latest techniques to relieve chronic back pain.
Physical Therapy: Customized exercises to reduce stiffness and improve flexibility, including stretches for lower back pain.
Medication Management: Tailored pharmacological approaches for pain and mobility issues.
Lifestyle Guidance: Nutritional advice, stress management, information about the link between lower back pain and exercise, suggested lower back pain stretches, and much more to help you manage symptoms effectively.
Why Choose Danforth Pain Clinic?
At Danforth Pain Clinic, our team of experts adopt a collaborative approach to chronic pain, placing you at the centre of individualized care. We can help alleviate pain symptoms, improve range-of-motion, and increase mobility. Our team of experts has extensive experience in managing chronic pain, addressing all aspects of the condition to improve your overall quality of life in undefined.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, a referral from your family doctor is not required. You can self-refer or obtain a referral from your family doctor.
Please wear comfortable clothes, and bring a medication list, and any imaging that would assist our doctors in the diagnosis and management of your chronic pain.
Yes, there is free parking on the side streets or paid parking on Danforth Ave.
Yes, any visit with a doctor at our clinic is covered under OHIP.
Let us help you live with less pain and more freedom. Contact us today for your personalized treatment plan.