Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physical therapy. Whether caused by prolonged sitting, heavy lifting, poor posture, or injury, it can interfere with everything from sleep to work to daily movement. When muscles become tight or irritated, they often form trigger points—knots that cause pain, stiffness, and restricted motion.
At Sparq Physical Therapy in Castle Rock, CO, we use dry needling as part of a comprehensive, hands-on approach to treat lower back pain. This evidence-based technique targets muscle tension and trigger points to help reduce pain, improve mobility, and speed up your recovery.
Affected Area
Lower back pain often involves the lumbar paraspinal muscles, glutes, hip flexors, and core stabilizers. It may also lead to compensations in the hamstrings, thoracic spine, or pelvic region. Tight muscles and irritated trigger points in any of these areas can contribute to chronic discomfort and postural imbalance.
Symptoms
You may experience dull or sharp pain in the lower back, stiffness, muscle tightness, pain that radiates into the hips or thighs, or difficulty standing up straight. Symptoms may worsen with prolonged sitting, bending, lifting, or activity—and may improve temporarily with stretching or rest.
Treatments
Dry needling is a skilled technique that uses thin, sterile needles to target tight or dysfunctional muscles and trigger points. It can be especially effective for chronic or recurring back pain that hasn’t responded to stretching or massage alone. At Sparq PT, your personalized treatment may include:
Dry needling to release deep muscle tension and reduce pain
Manual therapy for surrounding joints and soft tissue
Targeted strengthening for core, glutes, and stabilizing muscles
Postural and movement retraining to improve mechanics and reduce strain
Education and home exercises to maintain results and prevent future pain
Many patients report noticeable relief after just one or two sessions of dry needling, especially when combined with a full physical therapy program.