Back Pain

Each year, millions of people throughout the world deal with back pain as a result of various causes. If you're tired of waking up in pain every day, the wellness professionals at Optimum Health Chiropractic Center are ready to assist you. We have years of experience providing Portage, MI residents with natural and effective chiropractic care for back pain treatment.

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Causes of Back Pain

Before you decide on a back pain treatment option, you need to understand why your back hurts. While back pain can be caused by injuries, chronic illnesses, and other conditions, sometimes it's simply a result of what you do daily. If you spend a lot of time lifting or moving heavy objects, for example, you're more likely to suffer from back pain.

Improper lifting is one of the biggest risk factors for back pain, especially in the lower back. Employers teach you to lift with your legs because putting that strain on your back can lead to serious injuries that leave you immobile and in pain. This is also the case when it comes to posture with desk jobs, which is why focusing on ergonomics at work is so important. 

Diagnosing Back Pain

Both upper and lower back pain are so common that a lot of people tend to ignore them and learn to put up with the pain. Understanding when your back pain is normal and temporary and when you've got a real problem is important. Generally, you'll notice additional symptoms alongside back pain if you're suffering from a chronic condition or back injury. These symptoms include:

  • Stiffness
  • Loss of mobility
  • Redness
  • Swelling
  • Tenderness

If you notice part of your back is red, swollen, or tender to the touch, we recommend contacting our chiropractor as soon as possible. You should also seek back pain treatment if you're having trouble twisting and turning your body as you normally would.

Back Pain Relief

The primary goals of back pain treatment are reducing pain, restoring mobility, and remedying the root cause of your pain. While prescription medication can effectively mask your pain, it does nothing to address the source. Invasive surgery will be necessary only in rare cases and is best avoided otherwise. Our chiropractor will evaluate your musculoskeletal system to identify the root cause of your back pain before creating a chiropractic care plan to address it. Over time, chiropractic adjustments will relieve your back pain, improve your range of motion, and enhance your body’s natural healing process.

Back Pain Treatment in Portage, MI

If you are looking for back pain relief in Portage, MI, the wellness professionals at Optimum Health Chiropractic Center are ready to assist you. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call us at (269) 344-4057.

Location

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday

10:00 am - 12:00 om

2:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Tuesday

12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Wednesday

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

2:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Thursday

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

2:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Friday

8:00 am - 11:00 am

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Monday
10:00 am - 12:00 om 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am - 12:00 pm 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday
10:00 am - 12:00 pm 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed