A chiropractor can help many types of back pain by finding which joints and muscles are not moving well, then using gentle adjustments, mobility work and home exercises to restore movement. Most everyday back pain is mechanical, which means it comes from how your spine, muscles and joints are moving and loading.
What causes back pain?
Most back pain comes from strain on the joints, muscles and ligaments of the spine. Long hours of sitting, lifting with a rounded back, sleeping in an awkward position, sudden twisting and weak core muscles are common triggers. Often there is no single injury. Small loads add up until the back feels stiff, sore or locked up.
Common types of back pain we see include:
- Lower back pain after sitting, bending or lifting
- Mid back tightness between the shoulder blades from desk work or driving
- Morning stiffness that eases as you move
- Back pain with hip tightness that makes standing up straight uncomfortable
How chiropractic care helps back pain
Chiropractic care for back pain starts with finding the cause. Dr. Thomas looks at how your spine and hips move, where you feel pain and what makes it better or worse. That exam guides your care plan.
Depending on what the exam shows, your care may include:
- Gentle spinal adjustments to restore motion in stiff joints
- Mobility and soft tissue work to ease tight muscles
- Home exercises and stretches that support your progress between visits
- Spinal decompression for disc-related pain, when appropriate (learn more)
- Practical advice on lifting, sitting and sleeping positions
Every plan is explained in plain language before treatment begins. If anything in your exam suggests a problem that needs other care, Dr. Thomas will tell you and point you to the right provider.
What to expect at your first back pain visit
Your first visit includes a health history, a physical and spinal exam, and a clear explanation of what Dr. Thomas finds. When care is a good fit, your first gentle adjustment can often happen the same day. Learn more on our new patient page.
Simple ways to protect your back at home
- Change positions every 30 to 45 minutes when sitting.
- Lift with your hips and knees, keeping the load close to your body.
- Try gentle movement such as walking rather than full bed rest.
- Use the cat-cow, knee-to-chest and pelvic tilt stretches from our free stretch library.
Get checked right away if you have
- Loss of bladder or bowel control, or numbness in the groin area: seek emergency care
- Back pain after a fall, car accident or other significant injury
- Pain with fever, unexplained weight loss or a history of cancer
- Weakness in your legs or pain that keeps getting worse
Back pain care near North Lima
Cascade Chiropractic is in North Lima, Ohio, and helps patients with back pain from Boardman, Poland, Canfield, Columbiana, Youngstown and nearby Mahoning Valley towns. New patients are welcome and no referral is needed. Request a visit online, call 330-727-8146 or see all areas we serve.
This page is for general education and is not a diagnosis. Every patient receives an individual exam before care begins.