Lower Back Pain Treatment in Clearwater, FL

If you suffer from lower back pain, you’re not alone. Chronic back pain is a debilitating problem for millions of people. Fortunately, our Clearwater chiropractor has helped treat patients with lower back pain problems for over 30 years.

Family Life Chiropractic offers comprehensive lower back pain treatment to help you live pain-free without surgery or side effects! Learn more about our chiropractic treatment options for persistent back pain here.

What Causes Lower Back Pain?

Whether you’ve sustained a sports injury or were involved in an auto accident, there are many different causes of lower back pain. Sometimes even the most basic movements can yield painful results.

Dr. Jere is an expert at diagnosing the cause of lower back pain. Some of the most common causes he’s seen include:

• Subluxations – A subluxation refers to the partial dislocation of the vertebrae, which can cause debilitating pain and inflammation. Luckily, subluxations are easily treated with professional chiropractic care.
• Strains, sprains, and spasms – Overworking your lower back muscles can lead to small tears in the tissue. You can injure your muscles or tendons by lifting heavy objects or not handling them properly.
• Disc problems – The soft, padded tissue between each spinal vertebrae is called a disc. When pressure is applied, the outside layer of the disc can tear, causing its jelly-like insides to squirt out; this is known as a bulging or herniated disc. Herniated discs can cause intense, debilitating pain that radiates down the legs.
• Disease – Diseases like arthritis can cause inflammation in the lower back. Other conditions, such as spondylolisthesis, cause the spinal vertebrae to slip out of place, resulting in chronic lower back pain.
• Stress – Poor posture can strain the back, causing muscle tightness. Excess weight may also put pressure on your spinal discs, leading to potential issues down the road.

Lower Back Pain Symptoms

In Dr. Jere’s experience, symptoms of lower back pain can include:

• Constricting back pain
• Aches in the low back
• Shooting pains down the legs
• Numbness in the legs or weak leg muscles
• Constant pain in the hips
• Discomfort sitting
• Difficulty walking or standing

Diagnosing Lower Back Pain

Dr. Jere uses a range of diagnostic techniques to locate the source of your discomfort. Then, using chiropractic treatment, he will effectively relieve your back pain.

Starting with a consultation, Dr. Jere will ask about your lower back pain, including the duration and frequency of your symptoms. He’ll study your medical history and perform a physical examination. Dr. Jere also offers a free review of back X-rays and MRIs.

Dr. Jere may recommend additional diagnostic tests, such as muscle testing. Muscle testing works by applying force to a group of muscles to recognize points of weakness in the body.

Whether your chronic pain stems from a medical condition or a disc or joint problem, Dr. Jere will recommend a course of treatment that fits your needs.

How to Treat Lower Back Pain

Most doctors will prescribe pain medication and back surgery for patients with lower back pain.

The problem with this treatment method is that medications, such as muscle relaxants, pain killers, and antidepressants, only address the symptoms — plus, they can have serious side effects.

Dr. Jere believes in addressing the root cause of lower back pain. He uses a combination of advanced chiropractic techniques to help alleviate lower back pain.

Chiropractic Adjustment

Chiropractic adjustment is a treatment where Dr. Jere uses his hands or a small instrument to apply force to the lower spine. The result is relaxed back muscles and improved physical function. Cold laser therapy can also help prevent future injury.

If the cause of your lower back pain is a herniated or bulging disc, Dr. Jere recommends spinal decompression therapy.

Spinal Decompression Therapy

Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical treatment for lower back pain, especially disc problems. Other causes of lower back pain, such as sciatica and pinched nerves, can benefit from spinal decompression therapy — though Dr. Jere usually treats these conditions with chiropractic adjustment first.

Decompression therapy is a painless technique that uses precision instruments to relieve pressure in the lower back. Pressure within a damaged disc can be reversed using a traction table. This draws in fluid and the herniated disc material, allowing your blood to flow and stimulate healing. Click here to find out more: disccenterclearwater.com

Studies show that spinal decompression therapy has a 70% success rate. However, Dr. Jere has a 90% success rate, which is achieved by combining non-surgical decompression with nutritional counseling.

Lower Back Pain Chiropractor in Clearwater, FL

Whether your lower back pain is an acute or chronic problem, give us a call today! Our team at Family Life Chiropractic can help you find relief from your lower back pain.

To schedule a consultation, call 727-447-4647 or submit our online contact form.