Low Back Pain Chiropractor in Sanford, FL — Understanding the Cause, Care, and Lasting Relief

Dr. Sammer Yacoub
3 days ago
4 min read

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek chiropractic care — and for good reason. Whether it’s from long hours at a desk, a past injury, or tension that’s built up over time, this pain can affect everything from how you move to how well you sleep.

At Journey Spinal Care in Sanford, FL, we take a personalized and evidence-informed approach to treating low back pain. Our goal is not only to relieve symptoms, but to help you understand the why behind your discomfort and create lasting change in how your body moves and feels.

What Causes Lower Back Pain?

Most people assume low back pain comes from “a bad back,” but it’s often a combination of multiple factors that build up over time.

Common causes include:

Poor posture and prolonged sitting – Tight hip flexors and weak core muscles place stress on the lumbar spine.
Muscle imbalances – Overactive psoas or underactive glutes can alter pelvic alignment and strain spinal joints.
Disc irritation or joint dysfunction – Repetitive movement or improper lifting can create inflammation or nerve pressure.
Stress and tension – The low back is one of the most common areas where people “hold” stress, creating muscle tightness and restricted mobility.

Research insight: Chiropractic care has been shown to improve pain and function in patients with low back pain — a large U.S. military trial found that those receiving chiropractic treatment in addition to standard care experienced significantly better outcomes than those with usual care alone (Goertz et al., 2016).

How Chiropractic Care Helps with Lower Back Pain

Chiropractic adjustments do more than “crack” the spine — they help restore alignment, movement, and communication between your spine and nervous system.

At Journey Spinal Care, we combine chiropractic adjustments with complementary treatments like soft tissue therapy and stretching to address both the joint and muscular components of pain.

Our care helps by:

Improving spinal alignment and joint motion
Reducing nerve irritation and inflammation
Releasing muscle tension and fascial restrictions
Enhancing core stability and posture

Each patient receives a personalized plan designed to relieve pain, correct the root cause, and prevent future flare-ups.

Discover how our chiropractic adjustments and bodywork sessions work together for full-body relief.

Why Journey Spinal Care’s Approach Is Different

What makes our care unique is the time we spend truly understanding your body. Every patient receives one-on-one attention — not rushed, assembly-line adjustments.

We often combine chiropractic treatment with:

Manual therapy and bodywork to target deep muscle tension
Cupping or assisted stretching to restore flexibility
Personalized exercise recommendations to support long-term recovery
Guided education on ergonomics and daily movement habits

We focus on education, not dependency — helping you take an active role in your healing process.

Meet our team and learn more about Dr. Sammer Yacoub, Chiropractic Physician and Marcus Gonzalez, LMT, who provide integrative care for every patient.

The Mind–Body Connection: Stress and Back Pain

Your nervous system plays a major role in how pain is perceived and processed. When stress levels rise, your body releases cortisol, which increases muscle tension and inflammation — especially in the neck, shoulders, and lower back.

Regular chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue therapy can help calm this response by improving nervous system balance and reducing tension in the muscles that are constantly “on alert.”

Pairing this with mindful breathing, hydration, and movement can make a huge difference in both physical and emotional well-being.

Read our blog on stress to learn how chiropractic supports your body’s natural balance.

Self-Care Tips for Managing Lower Back Pain

You can do a lot at home to support recovery between visits. Here are a few effective, evidence-informed strategies:

Stretch daily — Focus on hip flexors, glutes, and hamstrings.
Move often — Break up long sitting periods every 30–45 minutes.
Strengthen your core — Controlled core stability work protects your spine.
Apply heat or use a TENS unit — Helps reduce pain and muscle tension.
Sleep smart — Use a supportive mattress and maintain neutral spinal posture.
Manage stress — Deep breathing and bodywork help regulate tension.

When (and Why) to Seek Chiropractic Care

If your pain has lasted more than a few weeks, limits your movement, or radiates into your legs or hips, it’s time to get evaluated.

Ignoring low back pain can allow compensations to develop in other areas — like the hips or mid-back — making the issue harder to treat later on. Early intervention helps prevent chronic pain patterns and restores proper function before long-term damage occurs.

At Journey Spinal Care, our goal is to help you feel better — and stay that way.

Learn about our New Patient Special and how we make it easy to start care at Journey Spinal Care.

Your Journey to Relief Starts Here

If you’ve been struggling with lower back pain and nothing seems to help, you don’t have to keep living that way. Our one-on-one, integrative approach combines chiropractic care, bodywork, and education to address both the pain and its underlying causes.

Ready to start feeling better? You can book your appointment online, explore our FAQs for common treatment questions, or contact us directly to learn more.