Can Dehydration Cause Lower Back Pain?

Hydration may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to addressing back pain, but it plays a crucial role in spinal health. We often remind our patients that feeling better isn’t just about getting chiropractic care or other treatments—it’s about those little daily habits that can make a big impact. One of the simplest habits? Drink more water. So, why does that matter when it comes to back pain?

How Hydration Supports a Healthy Spine

Spinal discs are primarily made up of water. When you’re dehydrated, these discs can lose volume and flexibility, leaving your spine stiff, less cushioned, and more prone to pain.

“Many people come in worried they need surgery or medication,” says Dr. Reynoso. “Sometimes, the first step is just supporting the body’s basic needs. Hydration is a simple but powerful place to start.”

A Natural, Personalized Approach to Back Pain

At our Huntington Beach practice, we always provide customized, not cookie-cutter, chiropractic or multi-disciplinary care plans. That’s why we take the time to look at your overall lifestyle—hydration, stress, posture, and more—before developing your care plan.

Using a blend of chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, and wellness coaching, we help you strengthen your spine and optimize your body’s natural function. Perhaps best of all, our care is safe, drug-free and noninvasive.