If you’ve ever finished a long day at work and felt that familiar ache in your lower back, you’re not alone. In today’s world of remote work, desk jobs, and long commutes, sitting has become the new normal — but your spine wasn’t designed to stay in a chair for hours on end. What starts as stiffness or a nagging ache can quickly become persistent pain that interferes with daily life, workouts, or even sleep.
The problem isn’t just sitting — it’s how we sit and how long we stay there without proper movement or support. Over time, this can lead to muscle imbalances, joint stiffness, and increased stress on the structures of your lower back.
Back pain relief at Midland Sports Rehab and Active Orthopedics
Why Sitting Hurts Your Back
When you sit for extended periods:
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Your hip flexors shorten and tighten.
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Your glutes become underactive.
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Your spine is loaded in a flexed (rounded) position.
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Core muscles aren’t engaged, putting more strain on your lumbar discs and ligaments.
These changes don’t just cause temporary discomfort — they can alter the way you move and set you up for chronic, recurring pain. You might notice that your back feels worse at the end of the day, or that pain flares after long drives, prolonged work sessions, or weekends of “catching up” on chores.
Why Stretching Alone Isn’t Enough
You may have tried stretches or a quick walk — and while these can provide temporary relief, they don’t address the underlying causes of your pain. Lasting back health requires restoring:
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Mobility to tight muscles and joints
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Strength in weak stabilizers like the glutes and core
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Movement patterns that protect your spine
That’s where a targeted treatment plan makes all the difference.
How Midland Sports Rehab Helps You Break the Sitting Pain Cycle
At Midland Sports Rehab and Active Orthopedics, we specialize in getting to the root of your lower back pain — not just treating the symptoms. Our approach combines hands-on care with personalized movement strategies so your back stays strong and flexible long term.
✔ 1. Expert Evaluation to Pinpoint the Cause
Every back pain story is different. Your physical therapist or chiropractor will assess your movement, posture, strength, and flexibility to determine why your back is hurting and what to do about it.
✔ 2. Customized Physical Therapy
We design exercises that:
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Lengthen tight hip flexors and hamstrings
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Activate and strengthen glutes and core muscles
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Improve spinal mobility and stability
These aren’t generic stretches — they’re tailored to your body and your lifestyle.
✔ 3. Hands-On Care and Manual Therapy
Manual therapy techniques help relax tight muscles, improve joint mobility, and reduce pain so you can move more comfortably throughout your day.
✔ 4. Posture and Movement Coaching
We don’t just treat you in the clinic — we teach you how to:
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Adjust your sitting position
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Set up an ergonomic workstation
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Incorporate movement breaks
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Avoid common posture pitfalls that aggravate your back
These practical strategies help prevent pain from coming back.
Real Relief Starts With Real Solutions
If sitting all day has left you with persistent lower back pain, there is a way forward. With guided physical therapy, hands-on treatment, and movement coaching, you can:
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Reduce pain
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Restore mobility
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Build strength
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Prevent future flare-ups
At Midland Sports Rehab and Active Orthopedics, our team of experts in physical therapy, chiropractic care, massage, acupuncture, and assisted stretching work together to give you the care your back truly needs — tailored to your goals and lifestyle.
Ready to Feel Better?
📍 Midland Sports Rehab
4710 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI 48640
📍Active Orthopedics
317 E Wackerly St, Midland, MI 48642
📞 Call: (989) 341-1070
Don’t let sitting control your back health. Get a personalized plan that helps you move, work, and live pain-free.