Chiropractic Care for Back Pain

There are many potential causes of upper or lower backache, which is why we always begin with a comprehensive evaluation to determine the most likely cause of your pain. This will begin with a discussion of your symptoms with Dr. Morrone, followed by a physical examination and any necessary diagnostic tests (such as X-rays). Once we’re able to determine the cause of your back pain, we can begin working on a treatment plan to help you find relief.  

One of the more common causes of back pain we see in our office is poor posture, especially among patients who either spend the majority of the day on their feet without proper footwear, or patients who spend most of their day seated without proper lumbar strength and support.

Back injuries are another common cause of back pains and aches. For example, those who have recently been involved in a car accident may suffer from upper back pain caused by whiplash, or a recent slip-and-fall accident may lead to lower back pain due to strained muscles and ligaments, or in more severe cases a herniated or bulging disc.

In some cases, underlying conditions can cause back pain, such as scoliosis (abnormal curvature of the spine) or sciatica (a spinal condition where the sciatic nerve in the lower back becomes compressed).  These conditions can respond very well to chiropractic care as well.