Back Pain

Many people experience ongoing back pain that limits their daily activities. At TruMotion Chiropractic, experienced chiropractor Austin Schauer, DC, specializes in natural and non-invasive back pain solutions. Using advanced spinal manipulation techniques, Dr. Schauer restores optimal balance and function within your spine, giving you long-lasting pain relief without needing medications or surgery. Call the office in Chandler, Arizona, or book an appointment online today to learn more. 

What is back pain?

Back pain refers to any pain stemming from the spine or surrounding tissues. The most common back pain is low back pain, but patients may also experience upper or mid-back pain. Back and neck pain frequently go hand-in-hand. 

Back pain can be acute — lasting a few days or weeks — or chronic, lasting at least three months. Around 20% of people with acute back pain eventually develop chronic back pain.

What causes back pain?

Back pain has numerous causes, including:

Skeletal irregularities: Skeletal irregularities, such as scoliosis (sideways spine curvature), lordosis (pronounced lower back arch), and kyphosis (upper back rounding), are often present at birth. But, older adults can develop skeletal irregularities due to conditions like osteoporosis.

Injuries: Injuries that cause back pain include muscle strains, tendon strains, ligament sprains, disc herniation, and spinal fractures. Injuries often occur during sports but may also occur with falls and other accidents.

Degenerative issues: Over time the tissues and bones in the spine change in various ways, including weakening and wearing down, which can increase the risk of pain-causing problems like disc herniation, vertebral inflammation, degenerative disc disease, arthritis, and spinal stenosis.

Other concerns can cause back pain too, including pregnancy, kidney stones, urinary tract problems, and reproductive system issues.  

How does chiropractic care help with back pain?

Chiropractic care gives you a surgery and medication-free path to recovery. At TruMotion Chiropractic, Dr. Schauer identifies the root cause of your pain through a physical exam, digital X-rays, and movement analysis. 

He then designs a recovery plan that resolves the source of the pain. Chiropractic services primarily emphasize spinal adjustments using both hands-on and instrument-assisted methods. These techniques restore proper balance in your spine to give you lasting pain relief and improved function.

Additionally, Dr. Schauer prescribes therapeutic exercises, massage therapy, nonsurgical traction, lifestyle changes, and other methods to help with your back pain. 

Recent studies show that nearly 43% of people who first visited an orthopedic surgeon regarding back pain eventually had surgery — and only 1.5% of patients who first saw a chiropractic care provider underwent surgery. 

If you need help with back pain, don’t wait to start your recovery. Call TruMotion Chiropractic or use the online booking tool today.