What is Back Pain?

Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain that makes it hard to move.

Experiencing upper, mid or lower back pain? Allow our skilled chiropractors in Crystal Lake to relieve you of this discomfort by contacting us today.


Causes

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Back pain can afflict anyone at any age. It can start quickly if you fall or lift something too heavy, or it can get worse slowly with inactivity or bad posture. Some other things that may exasperate your symptoms are carrying excess weight, loss of flexibility in your spinal column due to arthritis or simply hereditary.

Diagnosis & Treatment

There are many disease processes that mimic the signs and symptoms of Lower back pain. Here at Strelcheck Chiropractic we have a dedicated team of physicians that will take a comprehensive history, perform full physical and orthopedic exam and take x-rays if warranted. After an appropriate diagnosis has been made our doctors will apply a tailored treatment plan that will involve but not limited to spinal adjustments, physical therapy, massage therapy and nutrition. The goal of the treatment is to get you the most pain relief as quick as possible.

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