Understanding Lower Back Pain and How We Can Help
Lower back pain is one of the most common health complaints, affecting people of all ages, lifestyles, and activity levels. Whether your pain comes on suddenly after lifting something heavy, develops over time from sitting too long, or flares up from daily activity, it can significantly impact your quality of life — making it hard to work, sleep, exercise, or simply enjoy everyday movements.
At Palmetto Chiropractic & Laser Center, we take a personalized, conservative approach to help you find relief and get back to doing the things you love.
Common Causes of Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain can be triggered by many factors, such as:
Muscle strain or sprain from lifting, sudden movement, or overuse
Poor posture and sedentary habits, especially long periods of sitting or slouching
Joint dysfunction and spinal misalignment
Disc irritation or degeneration
Herniated discs, sciatica, and nerve compression symptoms
No matter the source, these issues often lead to stiffness, soreness, reduced mobility, and pain that interferes with daily life.
How Chiropractic Care Helps Lower Back Pain
Chiropractic care is a proven, effective way to address back pain without surgery or medication. At your visit, our doctors will perform a thorough evaluation — reviewing your symptoms, movement, posture, and spinal alignment — to determine a customized treatment plan.
Chiropractic adjustments help to:
Restore proper spinal alignment
Improve joint motion and range of motion
Reduce nerve irritation
Relieve muscle tension
By addressing the underlying mechanical causes of your pain rather than just masking symptoms, chiropractic adjustments can promote long-term comfort and better spinal function.
The Role of Digital X-Ray Imaging
We offer digital X-rays onsite if needed to get a clear picture of what might be contributing to your lower back pain. Digital imaging provides high-resolution views of your spine that help our doctors:
Identify alignment issues or disc changes
Pinpoint structural contributors to pain
Tailor your treatment plan with confidence
Not every patient needs X-rays, but when they are appropriate, they can make your care plan more precise and effective.
MLS Laser Therapy: A Cellular Approach to Pain Relief
In addition to chiropractic care, we offer MLS Class IV Laser Therapy, an advanced, non-invasive treatment that targets inflammation and pain at the cellular level. Laser therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to encourage healing, increase circulation, and reduce inflammatory mediators in soft tissues.
This therapy can assist in:
Reducing swelling and inflammation
Decreasing pain signals in the area
Accelerating tissue repair
Supporting faster recovery
Laser therapy is especially helpful when used as part of a comprehensive care plan alongside chiropractic adjustments.
Supportive Therapies We Offer
To help maximize comfort and improve your outcomes, we also incorporate additional supportive treatments when appropriate:
🔹 Electric Muscle Stimulation (E-Stim)
Electric muscle stimulation sends gentle electrical pulses to targeted muscles to encourage contraction and relaxation, helping to:
Improve blood flow
Reduce muscle spasms and tightness
Enhance mobility and healing
Aid in pain reduction
🔹 Moist Heat Therapy
Moist heat increases circulation, relaxes tight muscles, and can make chiropractic adjustments more comfortable — helping your body prepare for treatment and supporting pain relief.
Why a Multi-Modal Approach Works
Combining chiropractic care with laser therapy, digital imaging, and supportive modalities allows us to address lower back pain from multiple angles. Rather than simply treating symptoms, this team-based approach helps:
Decrease inflammation
Improve muscle function
Correct joint alignment
Support natural tissue healing
Restore mobility
By taking measured steps to relieve pain and strengthen your back, you’re more likely to experience lasting, meaningful results.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
When you come in for a lower back pain evaluation:
We’ll review your health history and pain symptoms.
Perform a detailed physical and spinal assessment.
Recommend appropriate diagnostics like digital X-rays when needed.
Create a personalized care plan tailored to your needs.
Most patients start noticing relief within a few sessions, with continued improvement as inflammation decreases and mobility improves.
Take the First Step Toward Relief
Lower back pain doesn’t have to limit your life. If you’re ready to take a conservative, effective approach to healing and function, we’re here to help.
📞 Call Palmetto Chiropractic & Laser Center today to schedule your consultation and discover how our blend of chiropractic care, laser therapy, and supportive treatments can help you feel better and move better — naturally.