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Why Does My Lower Back Hurt?

Dr. Richard Westbrook explains the many causes of low back pain, why it often builds up over time, and what a complete evaluation at our Monterey office includes.

Video · October 19, 2026

Sometimes back pain has an obvious cause: six hours of yard work, a car accident, a slip and fall or lifting the wrong way. But many people tell us, “I didn’t do anything. Why does it hurt?”

What Dr. Richard covers

  • The joints, discs, nerves and muscles that can all play a part in back pain
  • How small strains add up over time until one day the pain shows up
  • Why where you feel the pain isn’t always where the problem is
  • What our evaluation includes: your history, a posture analysis, range of motion, orthopedic and nerve tests, and imaging when it’s needed
  • How we use that evaluation to build a care plan for you

Learn more about back pain care in Monterey, or book an appointment to get some answers.

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