Understanding Low Back Pain: What Your Spine is Telling You

Low back pain affects 8 out of 10 people at some point in their lives. Whether it's from a car accident, work injury, or simply "moving the wrong way," that pain is your body's signal that something needs attention.

Why Does Low Back Pain Happen?

Your lower back supports your entire upper body and handles tremendous forces during everyday activities. Common causes include:

• Misaligned vertebrae putting pressure on nerves
• Muscle strain from overuse or sudden movement
• Disc injuries from trauma or degeneration
• Poor posture and repetitive stress

How Chiropractic Care Helps

Chiropractic treatment focuses on restoring proper alignment and function to your spine. Through specific adjustments, we:

• Reduce nerve interference – Properly aligned vertebrae take pressure off irritated nerves
• Improve mobility – Restore normal range of motion to stiff, painful joints
• Decrease inflammation – Adjustments help reduce swelling around injured tissues
• Promote natural healing – Your body heals better when the spine is functioning correctly

What to Expect

Most patients notice improvement within the first few visits, though healing time varies based on the severity and cause of your pain. We create individualized treatment plans that may include:

• Spinal adjustments
• Therapeutic exercises
• Lifestyle and ergonomic guidance
• Coordination with your legal team (for injury cases)

Don't Wait for It to Get Worse

Many people delay treatment hoping the pain will resolve on its own. While some mild back pain does improve with rest, persistent or severe pain often indicates an underlying problem that needs professional care.

Early treatment typically means:

• Faster recovery
• Better long-term outcomes
• Proper documentation (important for injury cases)
• Prevention of chronic problems

Ready to Get Relief?

If you're dealing with low back pain from an accident, injury, or chronic condition, we're here to help. Our PI-focused practice has been helping patients recover and document their treatment since 2000.

Call us today to schedule your consultation: 562-523-3527

Located in Long Beach near the airport – serving injury patients throughout Southern California.