Why You Still Have Back Pain: The 5 Most Common Causes Physios See in Burnaby

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit physiotherapy clinics in Burnaby. At Metrotown Active Health, our physiotherapists see hundreds of cases each year — from desk-related stiffness to injuries from lifting, sports, or sudden movement.

Here are the top 5 causes of back pain our physios treat daily:

1. Desk Posture & Workstation Strain causing back pain in Burnaby, physio

Burnaby is full of office workers and students, and prolonged sitting leads to stiffness, weak core muscles, and mobility loss.

2. Disc Irritation or Bulging Disc

Often felt as sharp pain, radiating symptoms, or pain bending forward.

3. Facet Joint Irritation

Pain with bending backward, twisting, or prolonged standing — extremely common in adults 40+.

4. Hip or Pelvic Imbalance

Many people think it’s their back, but the root cause is often tight hips or weak glutes.

5. Chronic Deconditioning

After illness, pregnancy, weight gain, stress, or inactivity, the spine doesn’t have the muscular support it needs.

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How Physiotherapy Helps Back Pain

• Hands-on treatment

• Exercise therapy

• Core retraining

• Mobility and flexibility work

• Pain-science education

• Postural + ergonomic corrections

If your back pain keeps returning, there is a reason — and our physios can help identify it.

👉 Book with a physiotherapist in Burnaby today at Metrotown Active Health.