Top 3 Causes of Low Back Pain in Cramerton — And How to Fix Them
(Without Giving Up Deadlifts or Your Sanity)
Low Back Pain: Cramerton’s Most Unwanted Houseguest
If you live in Cramerton or Belmont, love to lift, run, or just exist as a functioning adult… you’ve probably experienced low back pain at some point. It's like that annoying neighbor who shows up uninvited and stays way too long — and just when you think it’s gone, it’s back the next morning when you try to tie your shoes.
At Carolina Movement Doc, we see it all the time. From desk jockeys to Immortal Athletics barbell beasts, back pain doesn’t discriminate — but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through it or stop doing the things you love.
Let’s break down the Top 3 causes of low back pain in Cramerton, and what you can do to finally fix it.
Cause #1: Weak Glutes, Tight Hips, and the “Dead Butt Syndrome”
Yes, it’s a real thing.
If you’re sitting 6+ hours a day — working from home, commuting, or binge-watching Netflix while promising you’ll stretch tomorrow — your glutes have probably checked out. This turns your low back into the overachieving straight-A student that takes on way too much responsibility. We all know who that student is. And if you don’t…it’s probably you.
What we see at CMD:
Lower back muscles over-firing during squats or lunges
Tight, immobile hips in lifters and runners
“But I foam roll every day!” (That’s not the fix, sorry.)
How we fix it:
Manual therapy + dry needling to reset tight hip flexors
Glute activation drills that don’t involve lying on a mat and doing 100 clamshells
Progressively loaded movements inside Immortal Athletics that actually rebuild capacity.
Cause #2: Poor Core Stability (No, Crunches Won’t Save You)
Here’s the deal:
When most people say “core,” they think six-pack. We think deep stabilizers, breathing patterns, and the ability to brace under load without turning into a soggy noodle. Although noodles are DELISH…they have no business in your spine when it comes to lifting.
If your low back is doing all the heavy lifting during kettlebell swings or wall balls, it’s not going to end well.
What we see at CMD:
Overextension during overhead movements
Weak bracing during squats or Olympic lifts
People “sucking in” instead of engaging their core like a can of soda
How we fix it:
Teach proper intra-abdominal pressure (you’ll feel like a balloon animal, but trust us)
Use functional core work like carries, planks, and tempo lifts
Apply the right dosage of load without lighting up your back
Cause #3: Training Volume + Recovery Imbalance (A.K.A. “But I Feel Fine…” Syndrome)
We love intensity. We also love common sense.
A lot of back pain creeps in because people are training like they’re still 22… and sleeping like they have a newborn… and eating like they’re still in college. (insert my favorite Buffalo Wing joint from college haha)
It’s not just about poor movement — it’s too much too soon without recovery.
What we see at CMD:
Back pain showing up after new PR attempts or Hero WODs
No deloads, no mobility, and questionable hydration strategies
“But it didn’t hurt during the workout…”
How we fix it:
Educate on load management and RPE (rate of perceived exertion)
Add restorative tools: soft tissue work, sleep strategy, and maybe less pre-workout
Collaborate with Immortal Athletics coaches to modify programming — not eliminate it
A Little Truth Bomb:
You don’t need to quit lifting to fix your back.
You need to move better, load smarter, and rebuild from the ground up.
That’s where our hybrid model shines:
👊 At Carolina Movement Doc, we treat pain and rebuild movement.
🏋️♂️ At Immortal Athletics, we apply it in real training environments.
This isn’t rehab OR fitness — it’s the best of both. After all…FITNESS is health!
💬 What Our Clients Say
“I tweaked my back during a deadlift cycle and thought I’d be out for weeks. CMD had me back in the gym training safely in two sessions. They didn’t tell me to stop lifting — they just taught me how to lift smarter.”
— Sarah M., Cramerton NC, Immortal Athletics member
Final Thoughts: Don’t Wait Until You’re Crooked to Get Help
Back pain is one of the most treatable conditions — if you treat it early. Whether you’re a busy parent, a CrossFit athlete, or someone just trying to stay active without popping Advil like Skittles — we can help.
Serving Cramerton, Belmont, and All of Gaston County
👨⚕️ Carolina Movement Doc is located inside Immortal Athletics, making it easy to rehab, train, and perform all in one place. No reason to go to 5 different places when you can just arrive here!
🎯 Book a consult, movement screen, or just drop in and ask us if your squat looks funny (we’ll tell you nicely).
👉 Schedule a call HERE
📞 Call or Text: 704-879-5693
📍 235A Market Street, Cramerton NC
www.carolinamovementdoc.com
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