Are you struggling with lower back pain that spreads down the back of your leg, into the front of your thigh, or even your knee?
Do you find it hard to stand upright for long periods and constantly need to move or hunch forward to ease the discomfort?
Many people blame these symptoms on age or assume it’s “just sciatica.” But what you’re experiencing may actually be Lower Crossed Syndrome (LCS).
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Lower Crossed Syndrome is a common condition caused by muscle imbalances. It often results from poor posture, sitting too much, and weak core muscles. Chiropractors are trained to recognize and treat this condition.
In LCS, certain muscles become too tight, while others become weak:
Tight muscles: hip flexors and lower back extensors
Weak muscles: abdominals and glutes
This imbalance makes the lower back unstable, increasing the risk of joint strain, pain, and even injury in the spine, pelvis, and hips. Over time, it can also affect your performance in sports or physical activity by limiting your core strength and stride length.
People with LCS often show:
A protruding stomach
An arched lower back
Tight hips
Flat or weak buttock muscles
These postural changes put extra stress on joints and muscles, causing tightness and discomfort in the hips, thighs, and lower back.
It’s common to feel pain in the hips, thighs, or knees and think the back isn’t involved. However, the root cause is often linked to the lower back and core muscles.
When your glutes are weak, other muscles — like the hamstrings, lower back stabilizers, and piriformis — try to compensate. This leads to tightness, spasms, and eventually, pain. If left untreated, this imbalance can damage the joints, reduce flexibility, and lead to ongoing lower back or hip issues.
Chiropractic treatment restores normal movement to the joints in your lower back and pelvis. We also work on correcting the muscle imbalances by:
Releasing tight muscles
Strengthening weak muscles with guided exercises
Giving you personalized advice on posture — whether you’re at work, at home, driving, or sleeping
Stretching or massaging tight muscles might give short-term relief, but it won’t fix the root cause. We focus on addressing the joint and muscle imbalances behind your pain, so you get lasting results.
If this sounds like what you’re going through, or if you’re dealing with another issue you’d like to discuss, our team at Isis Chiropractic Centres is here to help.
Contact us today to book your assessment and take the first step toward lasting relief.
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