Lower back pain & sciatica

Your back has been hurting long enough.
There is help for this.

Lower back pain is the most searched health concern in the United States — and one of the most undertreated. An athletic trainer can work with you one-on-one to figure out what's going on and build a plan to fix it.

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If you're dealing with lower back pain, you're not alone — it's the leading cause of disability in the US and one of the top reasons people miss work. The frustrating reality is that most people are told to rest, take ibuprofen, and come back in two weeks. That cycle rarely fixes anything. Athletic trainers specialize in exactly this kind of injury: they assess why your back hurts, address the underlying cause, and work with you hands-on to rebuild strength, mobility, and function.

How an athletic trainer can help with lower back pain

Finding the actual cause

Lower back pain rarely comes from just one thing. Athletic trainers assess your movement patterns, strength, posture, and history to understand why you're hurting — not just where.

Hands-on treatment

Manual therapy, soft tissue work, therapeutic exercise, and modalities like electrical stimulation or ultrasound can all play a role in recovery — tailored to your specific situation.

Avoiding unnecessary surgery

Many cases of lower back pain, herniated discs, and even sciatica can be managed conservatively. An athletic trainer can help you explore all options before considering surgery.

Getting back to your life

Whether you want to get back to work, sport, or just be able to pick something up off the floor without pain — athletic trainers build programs around your specific goals.

You don't have to just "live with it"

Lower back pain is common but it is not inevitable. With the right care and the right professional, most people see significant improvement. Search the CATN directory to find a credentialed athletic trainer near you who specializes in back pain and spine rehabilitation.

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What about sciatica? Sciatica — pain that radiates from the lower back down through the leg — is one of the most searched pain conditions in the US. Athletic trainers are trained in the assessment and conservative management of sciatica and lumbar nerve compression. Many people find significant relief without surgery or injections.

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