Back Pain Relief in Pembroke Pines
Back pain is the reason most people first walk through our door. It might have started with one wrong lift, or it might have crept in slowly until sitting through a workday became the hard part.
Whatever brought it on, the useful question is the same: which structures are irritated, and what is keeping them irritated? That is what the exam is for.
What back pain often looks like
- A dull ache across the low back that worsens after sitting or standing too long
- Sharp, catching pain when bending, twisting or standing up from a chair
- Morning stiffness that eases once you start moving
- Muscle spasm or a feeling that the back is about to “go out”
- Pain that spreads into the buttock or hip
Common contributors
- Joint restriction in the lumbar spine or pelvis
- Disc irritation from repeated bending and lifting
- Deconditioned core and hip muscles that leave the spine doing the work
- Long hours seated with the pelvis rolled back
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. An exam is how we determine what applies to you.
How we approach back pain
- 1
Find the pain generator
We test motion segment by segment and check hip and pelvic mechanics, because low back pain is frequently driven from below.
- 2
Restore movement
Chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue work are used to reduce joint restriction and calm the surrounding muscle guarding.
- 3
Rebuild tolerance
Graded physical therapy exercise is added so the back tolerates the loads your actual day requires — lifting a toddler, a long commute, a shift on your feet.
Questions we get asked
- Should I rest or keep moving?
- For most people, extended bed rest slows recovery. We give you specific movements that are safe to keep doing, and a short list of what to avoid for now.
- Do I need an X-ray or MRI first?
- Not always. Imaging is recommended when the exam findings or your history call for it, not by default.
- How long until I feel different?
- That depends on how long it has been going on and what is driving it. We tell you after the exam what a realistic timeline looks like rather than guessing up front.
Related concerns
- SciaticaNerve pain travelling from the low back into the buttock, thigh or calf.Read about sciatica
- Herniated DiscDisc-related back or neck pain, often with symptoms travelling into an arm or leg.Read about herniated disc
- Hip PainGroin, outer hip and buttock pain that limits walking, stairs and sleep.Read about hip pain
Treating back pain in Pembroke Pines
We're at 12191 Taft Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026. Tell us what's going on and when you're reachable, and our team will call you back to set up an exam.