Back Pain Treatment In Des Moines
Find Real Relief From Back Pain
Ask almost anyone and they'll tell you they've dealt with back pain at some point, which might be exactly why so many people wait far too long to do anything about it. It's easy to write off as just part of getting older, sitting too much, or sleeping wrong, until it starts limiting what you can actually do in a day.
Dr. Jeffery Stickel and Dr. Luis Amador-Gaxiola don't treat back pain as one condition with one fix. Depending on what's driving it, whether that's a joint that isn't moving well, an old injury, or pressure on a nerve, the right approach at ADIO Chiropractic Clinic looks different for every patient who walks through the door.
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Understanding Back Pain Treatment
Why Back Pain Needs A Correction-Focused Approach
Back pain is often treated like a single problem with a single fix, but the spine is a long, interconnected structure, and pain in one section can just as easily be coming from restriction somewhere else along it. Dr. Stickel and Dr. Amador-Gaxiola start by mapping out where the actual restriction is, rather than assuming the spot that hurts is automatically the source.
Common Causes Of Back Pain
Back pain can stem from a variety of sources, and it's common for more than one to be involved at once.
- Poor posture or repetitive strain, common in jobs that involve prolonged sitting, standing, or lifting
- Old injuries, including strains or accidents that never fully resolved
- Disc-related issues, where pressure on a disc irritates nearby nerves and can cause pain radiating into the hips or legs
- General wear and tear, which tends to build up gradually from years of daily movement and can leave the spine feeling stiff or less flexible than it used to
When Back Pain Is More Than A Passing Ache
A strain from overdoing it at the gym usually settles down within a week or two on its own. Pain that sticks around longer than that, or keeps returning every few weeks, is telling you something different: that whatever's causing it hasn't actually been resolved. That distinction matters, since a plan for lingering, recurring back pain looks nothing like advice for a one-time strain, and treating the two the same way rarely helps the chronic cases.
Back Pain Treatment Options At ADIO Chiropractic Clinic
Depending on what's causing your back pain, treatment may include:
- Chiropractic Adjustments to restore proper movement to restricted joints in the spine
- Chiropractic Rehabilitation & Corrective Care to fully diagnose the source of the pain using digital X-ray imaging
- Decompression Therapy for pain related to disc compression or nerve irritation
- Vibration Therapy to support circulation and muscle recovery in the lower back without added strain
Because back pain rarely has just one cause, Dr. Stickel and Dr. Amador-Gaxiola build your treatment plan around what's actually happening in your spine, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes back pain?
Repetitive strain from lifting or long hours of sitting is one of the most common contributors, since both put ongoing stress on the same areas of the spine. Old injuries, disc-related issues, and general wear and tear can all factor in as well, often overlapping rather than acting as a single, isolated cause.
How is chronic back pain different from a minor strain?
A passing strain, like tweaking your back while lifting something, typically settles down within a couple of weeks. Back pain that lasts longer than that, or returns again and again, usually points to something that hasn't fully healed, whether that's a joint that's still restricted or a disc issue that's still causing irritation.
Can chiropractic care help with back pain that radiates into my hips or legs?
Yes. Radiating pain like that is a strong sign that a nerve is involved, most often from pressure on a disc in the lower spine. Because the underlying compression is the actual source of the radiating symptoms, treatments like decompression therapy tend to be more effective here than simply resting and waiting for it to pass, especially when the pain travels as far as the hip.
How do I schedule an appointment with a back pain chiropractor near me in Des Moines?
Scheduling is simple. Request an appointment online, and our team will follow up quickly to confirm your visit. We look forward to helping you find relief.