How to Stop Back Pain from Ruining Your Summer Plans
Key Takeaways
Back pain doesn’t have to keep you from enjoying summer.
Summer activities often trigger flare-ups if you’re not prepared.
Most people make their pain worse without even knowing it.
A $35 evaluation can reveal what’s really going on and how to fix it.
You can recover and stay active without giving up the life you love.
Low Back Pain in Summer? You’re Not Alone
You’re finally getting outdoors. You’ve got travel plans, tee times, and maybe a little friendly competition on the pickleball court. But instead of enjoying the season, your lower back is barking at you. Again.
If that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
Up to 80% of people experience low back pain in their lifetime. And summer, surprisingly, is prime time for flare-ups.
Let’s talk about what’s happening, why it’s happening now, and how to take control before you end up spending your summer on the sidelines.
The Real Reason Summer Sets Off Your Back
When the sun comes out, we move more. That’s a good thing unless your spine isn’t ready for it.
Whether it’s golf, tennis, gardening, long drives, or travel, most of us jump into high activity levels without giving our back the support it needs. Summer increases:
Twisting and bending (hello, yard work and golf swings)
Sitting for long stretches (road trips, flights)
Lifting heavy bags or gear (vacation prep)
Sports and hobbies with quick start-and-stop movements
If your spine, core, or posture is off, even slightly, all of these movements add up fast. Pain becomes your body’s way of waving a red flag.
Here’s the truth:
Most people don’t realize summer is one of the most common times for back pain to show up, especially in active adults. Source
How You Might Be Making It Worse
Active adults (especially the busy ones) tend to push through pain. You stretch. You rest. Maybe you throw some ice or heat on it and try to "walk it off."
But here’s what we see every day at Spine Pain & Performance Center:
Jumping into activity too fast after being less active all winter
Lifting heavy bags with poor form
Forgetting warm-ups or cool-downs altogether
Sitting for hours on flights or road trips with bad posture
Ignoring early warning signs and pushing through the pain
It’s not your fault. It’s a habit.
But habits can be changed, especially when you understand what your body’s telling you.
One Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
Here’s a little truth bomb:
Pain is not a punishment; it’s a form of information.
Most people wait until they can’t move before they act. They treat pain like it’s a nuisance they can ignore. But pain is your body’s signal that something’s out of alignment, strained, or overworked.
The good news?
You don’t have to stop living your life to feel better.
What you need to do is stop tolerating pain as your “normal” and start seeing it as a fixable issue. And yes, it’s totally possible to keep doing what you love just smarter.
That shift in thinking changes everything.
It’s not about stopping. It’s about adjusting, recovering, and staying in the game.
What a $35 Evaluation Actually Tells You
A low-cost evaluation may sound like a small step, but it’s actually the first real one toward relief.
Here’s what we uncover during your Gonstead Method evaluation:
The real source of your pain
(Not just symptoms you’ll understand whether it’s muscle, nerve, joint, or movement-related.)Your movement patterns and posture habits
(From the way you sit to how you swing your golf club.)Hidden muscle imbalances
(Strength where you shouldn’t have it, weakness where you need it most.)Your current capacity
(What your body can handle and what to avoid short term.)A real plan
(No more guessing. You walk away knowing exactly what your next step should be.)
All of that for the price of dinner out?
Seems like a no-brainer.
Recovery Doesn’t Mean Pausing Your Life
A lot of people are afraid to face their pain because they think it’ll mean giving up their summer fun.
That’s false.
Recovery isn’t about taking things away, it’s about giving you more:
More movement with less pain
More energy for activities
More confidence in your body
More quality time with people you care about
You don’t have to stop playing golf.
You don’t have to quit gardening.
You don’t have to cancel your trip.
You just need a plan that works with your lifestyle, not against it.
That’s what we do here.
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FAQs
What if my pain goes away on its own?
That’s great, but pain that disappears temporarily often returns. If you’re experiencing repeated flare-ups, get checked before it becomes chronic.
Will I have to stop being active?
Nope. We help you stay active, just with better movement, less pain, and a clear recovery plan.
Is this the same as physical therapy?
Not exactly. We combine structural chiropractic (Gonstead Method) with performance strategies tailored to your life, not a general rehab sheet.
Why is this only $35?
Because most people need that first clear step. We’ve made it simple and affordable so you can stop guessing and start moving forward.
Back Pain Doesn’t Belong in Your Summer Story
Whether you're chasing your kids around, swinging a racket, or kicking back on vacation, your back should support you, not stop you.
Don't let stiffness, soreness, or flare-ups keep stealing your favorite moments.
This is your sign to take the first step.
📞 Call now to schedule your $35 evaluation and make this the summer you stop sitting on the sidelines.
