Battle Creek
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Conditions we treat
Back pain relief in Battle Creek and Galesburg.
If your back has finally gotten bad enough that you are reading this at night, you are in the right place. Here is a plain look at what is going on and what we do about it.
What back pain actually feels like, and why
Back pain shows up in a lot of shapes. For some people it is a dull ache low in the back that never fully goes away. For others it is a sharp catch when they bend to tie a shoe, or a morning stiffness that takes an hour to loosen. Some feel it after a long drive down I 94, some after lifting a box the wrong way, and plenty of people cannot point to a single moment when it started.
Most back pain comes down to joints in the spine that are not moving the way they should, and the muscles around them tightening up to protect the area. That guarding is why a sore back makes you walk stiffly and why it often feels worse the next morning. It is your body bracing. The good news is that this kind of back pain responds well to hands on care.
There are backs we do not treat with an adjustment, and we will tell you plainly if yours is one of them. That is what the exam is for.
How we approach back pain at Myers Chiropractic
We start by finding out why your back hurts, not just where. Two people with the same lower back pain can need very different care, so we examine before we do anything. When an adjustment is the right move, we use the technique that fits you, from a firm Gonstead adjustment to the gentle tap of an Activator instrument for someone who does not want to be twisted.
If tight muscles are part of the picture, and with back pain they usually are, in house massage therapy loosens the soft tissue so the adjustment holds longer. For a stubborn, inflamed area that is slow to settle, Class IV laser is there when a case calls for it. You are not sold a package. We recommend what we think will help and you decide.
Ready to get your back looked at?
Send a request and the front desk calls you back. You are not committing to a plan by coming in once.
What your first visit for back pain looks like
The first visit is a conversation and an exam. You tell us when it started, what makes it worse, and what you have already tried. We check how your back moves, test a few things, and if it is needed we take images. Then we sit down and show you what we found in words that make sense, no jargon.
From there we give you an honest recommendation. Sometimes that is a short course of care. Sometimes it is a single adjustment and some advice to take home. Once in a while it is a referral somewhere else, because your back needs something we do not provide. Whatever it is, you hear it straight, and what happens next is your call.
Doctors who treat back pain here
Back pain is bread and butter for all five of our doctors. Here are three you might see for it.
Back pain questions
What people ask us about their backs.
How many visits will I need?
It depends on what is causing it and how long it has been going on. After the exam we give you an honest estimate. Some people feel better quickly, others need more time. You are never locked into a set number.
Is a back adjustment safe?
For most people, yes. We examine first, and if an adjustment is not the right move for your back we tell you and suggest another approach. We adjust everyone from newborns to seniors, and we match the technique to the person.
Should I use ice or heat?
As a general rule, ice for a fresh, sharp flare up and heat for a dull, tight ache. We will give you specific guidance for your situation at the visit.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed. Send a new patient request or call the office nearest you, and the front desk will set up your first visit.
Two offices for back pain, pick the closer one
1230 E Columbia Ave, Suite A, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Galesburg
Myers Chiropractic West5.023 reviews
Let us take a look at that back.
Send a request and our front desk calls you back to confirm a time that works.