What's usually going on
The lower back carries most of your body's load. Stiff joints, weak or overworked core and hip muscles, and hours of sitting are the usual suspects. Sometimes a disc or nerve is involved, which is why the exam matters.
How Dr. Broome treats it
- A full exam of your spine, hips and how you move
- Adjustments and mobilization for stiff lower back and pelvic joints
- Soft tissue therapy for tight hip and back muscles
- A short home program to build core and hip support
When to see an orthopaedic specialist instead
Pain that shoots below the knee, numbness or weakness in a leg, or pain after a fall gets a closer look. SROSM's spine specialists and imaging are in the same practice. How to tell
Common questions
Should I rest or keep moving with lower back pain?
For most lower back pain, gentle movement helps more than bed rest. Dr. Broome will show you what's safe for your situation.
Is lower back pain a sign of something serious?
Usually not. Loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness in the groin, or back pain with fever are emergencies. Go to the ER for those.
Medically reviewed by Keith W.V. Johnson, MD, FAAOS · Updated September 28, 2026