Back Pain Treatment In Denver, CO

Understanding Back Pain

Back pain is a common musculoskeletal condition that can result from poor movement patterns, inactive lifestyle, repetitive strain, or prolonged static postures. It is more commonly associated with mechanical dysfunctions such as joint restrictions, muscular imbalances, or motor control deficits than structural damage.


Effective treatment begins with a thorough mechanical assessment to identify movement inefficiency, pain triggers, and functional limitations. Examination findings are used to tailor targeted movement and exercise prescriptions, such as mobility drills, progressive strength training, and directional preference exercises that restore normal function and reduce symptoms.


Implementing specific lifestyle strategies is another essential aspect of managing and resolving back pain. Daily habits, including activity level, stress management, and recovery all play an important role in the pain experience. We offer a comprehensive approach to treating back pain that not only resolves symptoms but aims to prevent recurrence.

Understanding Back Pain

What is it?

Back pain is typically mechanical in nature, meaning it is related to repetitive movements or prolonged positions that place stress on the spine. The majority of low back pain is due to constant or repetitive forward bending a movement known as flexion. While movement in any direction is safe and encouraged for joint health, extended periods in one position may start to stretch structures beyond their threshold, resulting in constant or intermittent pain.

What is it NOT

The presence of pain does not always suggest damage or structural injury. Pain serves as an important alert system that notifies you when something needs to be addressed or modified. This may be something as simple as getting up to move more frequently or even modifying a lifting technique.

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How Can We Help?

At Denver Spine & Performance we take time to understand the nature of your back pain. It all starts with a thorough patient history and mechanical assessment. By examining how your pain responds to specific movements, we gain an understanding of how your condition behaves. This is the foundation of our approach which dictates a personalized rehabilitative strategy.

Common Back Pain Myths:

  • Your spine is "out of alignment" and needs to be "re-aligned"
  • Arthritic changes in your spine are always responsible for your pain
  • You should rest and avoid activity if you are experiencing back pain

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