Why Your Back Pain Keeps Coming Back (And What to Do About It)

Back pain is one of the most common complaints among adults, and for many people, it’s not a one-time issue—it keeps coming back. You might feel better for a while after taking medication, getting a massage, or resting, only for the pain to return with a vengeance. So why does this happen? And more importantly, how do you stop the cycle for good?

At Advantage Therapy, we specialize in getting to the root cause of pain, not just managing symptoms. Let’s break down why your back pain keeps returning—and what you can do about it.

1. You’re Treating the Symptoms, Not the Cause

Many back pain treatments focus on temporary relief—painkillers, heating pads, or even a quick adjustment. While these can help in the short term, they don’t address what’s causing the pain in the first place.

🔹 A misaligned pelvis?

🔹 A weak core?

🔹 A tight psoas muscle pulling on your spine?

Until you identify and fix the underlying issue, your back pain will keep coming back.

2. You’re Stiff in the Wrong Places

One of the biggest reasons back pain persists is poor mobility in other parts of the body. When areas like the hips, thoracic spine, or hamstrings are too tight or weak, your lower back takes on extra stress.

✅ Limited hip mobility → More strain on the lower back

✅ Stiff upper back (thoracic spine) → Poor posture and compensation

✅ Tight hamstrings → Increased tension pulling on the lower back

If you only stretch your back but ignore these key areas, the pain will keep coming back.

3. You’re Not Strengthening the Right Muscles

Stretching can feel good, but if you’re not strengthening the right areas, your back pain will never fully resolve. Weakness in the glutes, core, and deep spinal stabilizers means your back muscles are working overtime to compensate—leading to chronic tightness and pain.

👎 The wrong approach: Resting too much, avoiding movement, or only stretching.

👍 The right approach: Strengthening your core, glutes, and deep spinal muscles to support your spine properly.

4. You’re Ignoring Your Posture & Movement Patterns

Your daily habits play a massive role in recurring back pain.

❌ Sitting too much? Your hip flexors shorten, pulling on your lower back.

❌ Lifting incorrectly? You’re putting excess strain on your spine.

❌ Standing with poor posture? Your back is under constant stress.

Fixing your movement patterns—how you sit, stand, lift, and move throughout the day—can make all the difference.

5. You Haven’t Tried Hands-On Therapy

If you’ve been relying on medication, rest, or generic exercises from YouTube without lasting relief, it’s time for a hands-on approach.

At Advantage Therapy, we use:

✔ Dry Needling to release tight muscles and reset pain pathways

✔ Joint Manipulation to realign the spine and improve movement

✔ Soft Tissue Mobilization to break up scar tissue and reduce tension

Functional Strength Training to fix muscle imbalances and keep pain from returning

Real Results from Real Patients

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jason Chun (Google Review - 2 weeks ago)"I was having lower back and hip issues before seeing Phil. With his PT regimen and his manual therapy, Phil got me back to stronger and more flexible in only a few months. Thank you, Phil, you are amazing!"

Take Control of Your Pain

If your back pain keeps coming back, it’s a sign that something deeper needs to be addressed. Don’t settle for temporary relief—get to the root of the problem and fix it for good.

📍 Book an appointment at advantagetherapy.vegas today and take the first step toward lasting relief!