Back Pain
Causes, Solutions & How We Help in Dallas, TX
Why Athletes Get Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most frustrating and debilitating issues we see at The Sports Pod.
For active adults, lifters, runners, and field athletes, back pain usually shows up when load, recovery, and movement quality fall out of sync.
We don’t just chase pain.
We assess how your spine moves under load, how your hips and core stabilize, and how your training habits may be contributing.
Then we build a plan to:
Reduce irritation
Restore mobility
Rebuild strength and control
Progress you back to sport or lifting safely
The goal isn’t just relief, it’s resilience.
IF YOU ARE HAVING LOW BACK PAIN OR STIFFNESS, FOLLOW THIS MOBILITY FLOW TO HELP GET YOU MOVING
Common Factors
Disc Irritation or Herniation
Muscle & Ligament Trauma
Spinal Alignment & Control Issues
Degeneration & Disc Changes
Core & Hip Weakness
What we uncover
Disc Irritation or Herniation
1
Disc bulges or herniations can irritate nearby nerves, leading to sharp pain, stiffness, or symptoms that travel into the glutes or legs. This often shows up after heavy lifting, repetitive flexion, or prolonged sitting.
Muscle & Ligament Trauma
2
Strains, sprains, or joint irritation — especially after car accidents or sudden impact — can create instability and protective muscle guarding that doesn’t fully resolve without proper rehab.
Spinal Alignment & Control Issues
3
When segments of the spine aren’t moving well, it disrupts load distribution and nerve function. Over time, that compensation builds stress and pain.
Degeneration & Disc Changes
4
Reduced disc hydration, facet joint irritation, and chronic wear can create stiffness, inflammation, and recurring flare-ups — especially first thing in the morning or after long periods of sitting.
Core & Hip Weakness
5
If your hips and core aren’t doing their job, your low back picks up the slack — especially during squats, deadlifts, sprinting, and rotational sports.