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Low back pain
relief for athletes

Fix the root cause, rebuild strength, and return to training without fear of flare-ups

  • Stiffness after sitting or first thing in the morning

  • Sharp pain with bending, hinging, or lifting

  • Pain that travels into the glutes or down the leg

  • Tight hamstrings that do not respond to stretching

  • Your back “goes out” or flares up with normal training

  • Feeling weak, unstable, or hesitant during movement

  • Stiffness after sitting or first thing in the morning

  • Sharp pain with bending, hinging, or lifting

  • Pain that travels into the glutes or down the leg

  • Tight hamstrings that do not respond to stretching

  • Your back “goes out” or flares up with normal training

  • Feeling weak, unstable, or hesitant during movement

  • Stiffness after sitting or first thing in the morning

  • Sharp pain with bending, hinging, or lifting

  • Pain that travels into the glutes or down the leg

  • Tight hamstrings that do not respond to stretching

  • Your back “goes out” or flares up with normal training

  • Feeling weak, unstable, or hesitant during movement

Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain Treatment for Athletes & Active Adults

Low back pain is one of the most common issues we see in athletes because your lumbar spine takes the load in nearly everything you do: lifting, sprinting, rotation, and contact. Whether it started from one bad rep or has been building over time, Olympus Sports Therapy helps you identify the real driver of your pain & build a plan to fix it.

Our approach combines hands-on manual therapy with movement retraining & strength progression, so you are not just feeling better, you are moving better. The goal is simple: reduce pain, restore confidence under load, and get you back to training, sport, and life without recurring flare-ups.

RESULTS

Your FREE First Visit

60min

Your first step is a low-pressure visit to understand your body mechanics, what will resolve it, and explain our approach.

  • Quick intake: what’s hurting, what triggers it, training goals
  • Movement: mobility, strength, control, and sport-specific patterns
  • Clear plan: observations, why it’s happening, best path forward

What You’ll Receive

  • A clear clinical direction and root-cause hypothesis
  • Recommended next steps, including a plan and projected timeline
  • Practical guidance on what to do, and what to avoid, in training right now

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What They’re Saying About Us

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Nelson P.
8 months ago
Don't think of this as a typical review written for business--think it as genuine testimony! As a self-proclaimed athlete with a background in soccer and...
Chris S.
11 months ago
If you are looking for a Dr. who supports and treats, rather than giving a generic try this and that, then book the consultation with Dr. Alex Mak. With...
Ben G.
1 year ago
Dr. Mak is very knowledgeable and was able to address the issues I had been experiencing, specifically chronic pain in my foot along with knee pain when...

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Dr. Alex Mak, DC, CCSP, CSCS, QME

I was the kid who was told to quit after years of sports and constant injuries, so I became the provider I never had, earning a kinesiology degree at SDSU, graduating chiropractic school summa cum laude, and doubling my clinical hours to obsessively master human movement. Olympus Sports Therapy is built on identifying the root cause, building a real progression plan, and guiding athletes from pain and setbacks back to stronger performance.

Seek medical attention immediately if you experience:

Severe or worsening pain that doesn’t improve with rest Numbness or tingling spreading down both legs Loss of strength in your leg or foot Difficulty controlling bladder or bowel function Pain following a fall, accident, or trauma

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