{"id":7154,"date":"2026-03-06T09:26:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T14:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/why-does-my-back-hurt-pourquoi-jai-mal-au-dos\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T17:32:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T21:32:39","slug":"why-does-my-back-hurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/en\/why-does-my-back-hurt\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my back hurt?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7154\" class=\"elementor elementor-7154 elementor-7110\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6983921 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6983921\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-973d67b\" data-id=\"973d67b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-075e7d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"075e7d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Back pain: causes, treatments and prevention in chiropractic care<\/h2><p>Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek healthcare, affecting both active workers and sedentary individuals. Whether it\u2019s acute pain, persistent tension, or a sudden lock-up, any form of discomfort can quickly reduce quality of life.<\/p><p>Among recognized options for relieving back pain, chiropractic care offers a natural approach focused on musculoskeletal function. While not the only solution, it is a safe and effective option for many people.<\/p><p>In this article, we present the main causes of back pain, treatments that can help relieve it, and various prevention strategies to protect the spine in daily life.<\/p><h3><strong>What is back pain?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Back pain refers to any pain felt in the spinal area. This discomfort can occur in different regions:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Lower back<\/strong> (lumbar region)<\/li><li><strong>Mid back<\/strong> (thoracic region)<\/li><li><strong>Upper back and neck<\/strong> (cervical region)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8cc2a61 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8cc2a61\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2fbee42\" data-id=\"2fbee42\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c6e73c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0c6e73c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7143\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-1-275x300.jpg 275w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8e9a9b0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8e9a9b0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bf54379\" data-id=\"bf54379\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15bb876 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15bb876\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Of these areas, the lumbar region is most frequently affected because it bears much of the body\u2019s weight and is especially stressed during everyday movements.<\/p><p>Depending on its duration and course, back pain can be classified into three categories:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Acute<\/strong>: sudden onset, often related to a wrong move or sudden strain<\/li><li><strong>Subacute<\/strong>: pain persisting for a few weeks<\/li><li><strong>Chronic<\/strong>: symptoms present for more than 3 months<\/li><\/ul><p>Identifying the type and location of the pain helps choose the most appropriate management approaches.<\/p><h2><strong>Common causes of back pain Back pain<\/strong><\/h2><p>Back pain can have many origins, and an assessment by a chiropractor can identify the precise source of the problem. Understanding the cause is essential for selecting the most suitable treatment strategies.<\/p><h3><strong>1. Poor posture<\/strong><\/h3><p>Office work, teleworking, and prolonged phone use promote a slouched or forward\u2011head posture. This position increases pressure on the intervertebral discs and overworks the back muscles, which can lead to pain and stiffness.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e336f87 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e336f87\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f8d312\" data-id=\"3f8d312\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10e2a5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"10e2a5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-posture-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7144\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-posture-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-posture-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-posture-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-posture-2-600x401.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-01d333f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"01d333f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-caca4d1\" data-id=\"caca4d1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c43f775 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c43f775\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>2. Muscle strains<\/strong><\/h3><p>A sudden movement, a wrong twist, or lifting a heavy load can cause significant muscle strain. These strains often limit mobility and can radiate toward the hips or shoulders. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2953b7c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2953b7c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-77f188e\" data-id=\"77f188e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b27725 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1b27725\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-sport-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7145\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-sport-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-sport-3-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-sport-3-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-sport-3-600x464.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b713ed elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b713ed\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3d51343\" data-id=\"3d51343\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f840ea0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f840ea0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>3. Herniated disc<\/strong><\/h3><p>An intervertebral disc can shift or bulge, putting pressure on a nerve root. This often causes localized pain or radiating pain down the leg, a classic sign of nerve irritation. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c90fc2d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c90fc2d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9ba12a1\" data-id=\"9ba12a1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e165e92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e165e92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-hernie-4-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7146\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-hernie-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-hernie-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-hernie-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-hernie-4-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-hernie-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6bd32b2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6bd32b2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-24044fc\" data-id=\"24044fc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80cb0a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80cb0a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>4. Osteoarthritis<\/strong><\/h3><p>Over time, wear and tear of the spinal joints can reduce mobility and promote inflammation. This form of spinal osteoarthritis is common and can contribute to chronic back pain. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c98543d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c98543d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e0a51c5\" data-id=\"e0a51c5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6761d83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6761d83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-arthrose-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7147\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-arthrose-5.jpg 534w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-arthrose-5-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-548c450 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"548c450\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c1abf0d\" data-id=\"c1abf0d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f4788c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f4788c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>5. Sedentary<\/strong><\/h3><p>Lifestyle Lack of physical activity weakens the trunk stabilizer muscles, which are essential for adequately supporting the spine. When these muscles are less active, the risk of developing back pain increases. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57fca33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"57fca33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-sedentarite-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7148\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-sedentarite-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-sedentarite-6-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-sedentarite-6-768x363.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-sedentarite-6-600x284.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3be88dd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3be88dd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-74fc57f\" data-id=\"74fc57f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1cd5c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1cd5c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Symptoms associated with back pain<\/strong><\/h2><p>Symptoms related to back pain vary by cause, but commonly include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Localized or diffuse pain<\/strong>, sometimes hard to pinpoint<\/li><li><strong>Morning lumbar stiffness<\/strong>, often felt after a period of inactivity<\/li><li><strong>A feeling of blockage in the back<\/strong>, as if mobility is missing<\/li><li><strong>Increased pain when sitting<\/strong>, especially during prolonged screen work<\/li><li><strong>Radiation toward the buttock or leg<\/strong>, sometimes accompanied by a pulling sensation<\/li><li><strong>Numbness or tingling<\/strong>, which may indicate nerve irritation<\/li><\/ul><p>When discomfort travels down the leg, it may be sciatica\u2014an often-seen symptom associated with lumbar pain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fcb1154 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fcb1154\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bc8563b\" data-id=\"bc8563b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6da7e37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6da7e37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"897\" src=\"https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7149\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-8-268x300.jpg 268w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-8-768x861.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-8-600x673.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-da351d0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"da351d0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-66c98bf\" data-id=\"66c98bf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6e0513 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6e0513\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Why see a chiropractor for back pain?<\/strong><\/h2><p>When back pain persists, consulting a professional trained to assess the entire musculoskeletal system can be helpful. Chiropractic care is among the approaches that can identify not only symptoms but also the factors contributing to the pain. <\/p><p>During the consultation, the chiropractor typically conducts a full evaluation including posture analysis, orthopedic tests, a neurological assessment, and a complete spinal exam. This comprehensive approach helps better understand how the body functions, identify movement restrictions or muscle imbalances, and detect possible nerve irritation (vertebral subluxation). <\/p><p>By providing a clear picture of the situation, this approach guides management strategies\u2014whether advice, exercises, chiropractic adjustments, or other complementary treatments\u2014to promote lasting relief. <\/p><h3><strong>Chiropractic treatments for back pain<\/strong><\/h3><p>In chiropractic care, treatments aim to improve mobility, reduce discomfort, and support natural healing. Techniques are tailored to each person according to their condition and symptom severity. <\/p><h4>Spinal adjustments<\/h4><p>Chiropractic adjustments are used to:<\/p><ul><li>Improve joint mobility<\/li><li>Decrease pressure on nerves<\/li><li>Reduce inflammation<\/li><li>Support the body\u2019s natural healing processes<\/li><\/ul><p>Techniques are adapted to each patient based on their specific needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6678630 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6678630\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb932d9\" data-id=\"bb932d9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b169a81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b169a81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-9.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7152\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-9-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-af7b22a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"af7b22a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-83a29be\" data-id=\"83a29be\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdc861c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bdc861c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Complementary therapies<\/h4><p>As needed, various therapies can accompany chiropractic adjustments. Muscle therapy, exercises, stretches, and ergonomic advice can promote lasting relief and help prevent recurrences.<\/p><h2><strong>How long does back pain last?<\/strong><\/h2><p>The duration of back pain depends on several factors, including the cause, how quickly it is addressed, the person\u2019s activity level, and their commitment to recommended exercises.<\/p><p>An acute episode can improve within a few weeks, whereas long-standing pain, such as chronic back pain, often requires more gradual follow-up.<\/p><p>In general, early intervention increases the chances of a faster and more effective recovery.<\/p><h3><strong>How to prevent back pain<\/strong><\/h3><p>Prevention is essential to keep the spine healthy and reduce the risk of back pain.<\/p><p>Simple, effective strategies include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Maintain good posture<\/strong>: keep shoulders relaxed, spine straight, and feet flat on the floor when seated.<\/li><li><strong>Move regularly<\/strong>: movement nourishes intervertebral discs; stand up every 30 to 60 minutes.<\/li><li><strong>Strengthen the core<\/strong>: abdominal and lumbar muscles help stabilize the spine.<\/li><li><strong>Lift correctly<\/strong>: bend the knees and keep the back straight when handling loads.<\/li><li><strong>Consult for prevention<\/strong>: regular chiropractic care can maintain joint mobility and reduce the risk of recurrence.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3a4766a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3a4766a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b9bdee0\" data-id=\"b9bdee0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e817116 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e817116\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-10.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7151\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-10-300x107.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-10-768x275.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chiroduportage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chiro-du-portage-gatineau-mal-de-dos-10-600x215.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-42f46f4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"42f46f4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e28d617\" data-id=\"e28d617\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a503fb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a503fb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>When should you see someone for back pain?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Some situations require prompt consultation, especially when pain intensifies or unusual symptoms appear.<\/p><p>Seek prompt evaluation if:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Back pain is severe and persistent<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Significant weakness occurs<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Pain radiates down the leg<\/strong>, suggesting nerve irritation<\/li><li><strong>Pain disrupts sleep<\/strong> or prevents daily activities<\/li><li><strong>Symptoms persist for several days<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>A timely assessment helps prevent condition worsening and enables appropriate management strategies.<\/p><h5><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h5><p>Although common, back pain should not be accepted as inevitable. Timely, appropriate care can relieve pain and reduce the risk of recurrence.<\/p><p>Chiropractic care offers a natural, personalized approach aimed at improving mobility and bodily function. See a chiropractor for an assessment and tailored advice \u2014 book an appointment today to protect your back and restore daily comfort.<\/p><p>Dr. \u00c9milie Gaudreau, chiropractor<br \/>Dr. Patrick Gaudreau, chiropractor<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Sources consulted on February 25, 2026:<\/p><p>Ordre des chiropraticiens du Qu\u00e9bec. <em>La recherche en chiropratique : efficacit\u00e9, s\u00e9curit\u00e9 et donn\u00e9es probantes.<\/em><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ordredeschiropraticiens.ca\/fr\/la-profession-chiropratique\/la-recherche-en-chiropratique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ordredeschiropraticiens.ca<\/a><\/p><p>Gevers-Montoro, C. (2024). <em>M\u00e9canismes neurophysiologiques du soulagement de la douleur vert\u00e9brale chronique primaire par les manipulations vert\u00e9brales chiropratiques.<\/em> N\u00e9o UQTR.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/neo.uqtr.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/neo.uqtr.ca<\/a><\/p><p>Auger, F. (2024). <em>Douleurs au dos : strat\u00e9gies de soulagement et conseils de pr\u00e9vention.<\/em> Chiropratique Qu\u00e9bec.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/chiropratiquequebec.com\/douleurs-au-dos-strategies-de-soulagement-et-conseils-de-prevention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/chiropratiquequebec.com<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back pain: causes, treatments and prevention in chiropractic care Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek healthcare, affecting both active workers and sedentary individuals. Whether it\u2019s acute pain, persistent tension, or a sudden lock-up, any form of discomfort can quickly reduce quality of life. 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