Back Pain Treatment in Stockton, CA

Personalized Chiropractic Care for Lower Back Pain

Back pain can make it difficult to work, exercise, sleep, drive, or simply get through the day comfortably. And because back pain can have many different causes, the right treatment starts with understanding what may be contributing to your symptoms.

At Paige Chiropractic in Stockton, CA, Dr. Thomas Paige provides individualized evaluation and conservative treatment for patients experiencing acute and chronic back pain.

Depending on your condition, treatment may include chiropractic care, non-surgical spinal decompression, or a combination of approaches based on your examination findings and individual needs.

Call (209) 487-1482 to schedule an appointment.

Paige Chiropractic
1231 W Robinhood Drive, Suite A1
Stockton, CA 95207

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What Can Cause Back Pain?

Back pain isn’t a single condition. Pain may originate from muscles, joints, discs, nerves, or other structures in and around the spine.

Common factors associated with back pain can include:

  • Muscle and soft-tissue strains
  • Joint irritation or restricted movement
  • Herniated or bulging discs
  • Degenerative changes in the spine
  • Sciatica and nerve irritation
  • Prolonged sitting or repetitive activities
  • Sports and exercise injuries
  • Lifting injuries
  • Auto accidents
  • Previous injuries

Sometimes the cause is relatively straightforward. In other cases, symptoms may develop gradually or involve several contributing factors.

An evaluation can help determine what may be causing your symptoms and whether conservative treatment is appropriate.

Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek chiropractic care.

Symptoms can range from a dull, persistent ache to sharp pain that makes certain movements difficult. Some people experience pain primarily in the lower back, while others develop symptoms extending into the buttock, hip, or leg.

Lower-back pain may also occur with sciatica, numbness, tingling, or weakness when nerves are involved.

Because these symptoms can have different causes, treatment should be based on more than simply where it hurts.

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Back Pain From Herniated or Bulging Discs

The discs between the vertebrae help absorb forces and allow movement within the spine.

Changes to a disc—including a bulge or herniation—can sometimes contribute to back pain or irritation of nearby nerves.

However, finding a disc bulge on an MRI doesn’t automatically mean it is responsible for your pain. Disc changes can also appear in people without symptoms.

That’s why Dr. Paige considers your symptoms, examination findings, health history, and available imaging together when determining whether a disc problem may be contributing to your pain.

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Back Pain With Sciatica

Back pain accompanied by pain traveling into the buttock or leg may involve irritation of the nerve roots associated with the sciatic nerve.

Sciatica may also cause:

  • Shooting or burning leg pain
  • Tingling
  • Numbness
  • Leg or foot weakness
Several conditions can produce these symptoms, including certain disc problems and degenerative changes.

If your back pain travels down your leg, identifying the likely source of those symptoms is an important part of determining appropriate treatment.

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How We Evaluate Back Pain at Paige Chiropractic

Dr. Paige begins by learning about your symptoms, health history, previous injuries, activities, and treatments you’ve already tried.

Your evaluation may include assessment of spinal movement and function as well as appropriate orthopedic and neurological testing.

If you’ve already had an MRI, X-rays, CT scan, or other relevant imaging, bring your images and reports with you when available.

The goal is to determine what may be contributing to your back pain and whether the treatment options available at Paige Chiropractic are appropriate for your condition.

If additional diagnostic imaging or evaluation from another healthcare provider is indicated, Dr. Paige can discuss that with you.

Chiropractic Treatment for Back Pain

For appropriate patients, chiropractic care may be incorporated into a conservative treatment plan for back pain.

Dr. Paige has more than 20 years of chiropractic experience and utilizes several treatment approaches rather than treating every patient exactly the same way.

Depending on your condition, treatment may involve hands-on chiropractic adjustments or lower-force techniques.

Your treatment recommendations are based on your individual presentation, comfort level, and response to care.

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Spinal Decompression for Back Pain

For some patients with certain disc-related conditions, non-surgical spinal decompression may be considered as part of a conservative treatment plan.

Spinal decompression uses specialized equipment to apply controlled distraction to targeted areas of the spine while the patient rests on a treatment table.

It may be considered for appropriate patients experiencing conditions such as:

  • Herniated discs
  • Bulging discs
  • Disc-related sciatica
  • Degenerative disc conditions
  • Certain types of chronic lower-back pain

Not every person with back pain is a candidate for spinal decompression.

Dr. Paige evaluates patients before recommending treatment to determine whether decompression may be appropriate for their condition.

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Acute vs. Chronic Back Pain

Acute Back Pain

Back pain that begins suddenly may follow lifting, exercise, an awkward movement, an accident, or another injury.

In other situations, the pain may seem to appear without an obvious event.

Chronic Back Pain

Back pain that persists or repeatedly returns can be more complicated. Previous injuries, degenerative changes, disc conditions, occupational demands, and other factors may contribute.

If your back pain keeps returning, simply addressing each flare-up without considering what may be contributing to it may not provide the information needed to develop an appropriate treatment plan.

Why Choose Paige Chiropractic for Back Pain Treatment in Stockton?

  • More Than 20 Years of Experience
    Dr. Thomas Paige has provided chiropractic care to patients in the Stockton community for more than two decades.
  • Individualized Treatment
    We don’t assume that every patient with lower-back pain needs the same treatment. Recommendations are based on your symptoms, examination findings, and individual circumstances.
  • Chiropractic + Spinal Decompression
    Having both chiropractic care and non-surgical spinal decompression available allows Dr. Paige to consider different conservative approaches depending on the patient’s condition.
  • Existing Imaging Welcome
    Already have an MRI or X-rays? Bring your imaging and reports to your appointment when available.
  • Straightforward Recommendations
    If a particular treatment isn’t appropriate for your condition or additional medical evaluation is warranted, we’ll tell you.

Frequently Asked Questions About Back Pain

Can a chiropractor help with lower back pain?
Chiropractic care can be one conservative treatment option for certain types of lower-back pain. Whether it is appropriate depends on the cause of your symptoms, medical history, and examination findings.

Is chiropractic treatment appropriate for a herniated disc?

Some patients with disc-related symptoms may be candidates for conservative chiropractic treatment. The appropriate approach depends on the type of disc problem, symptoms, neurological findings, and other individual factors.

Is spinal decompression good for lower back pain?

Spinal decompression may be considered for some patients with certain disc-related causes of lower-back pain. It isn’t appropriate for every type of back pain, which is why Paige Chiropractic evaluates patients before recommending decompression.

Should I bring my MRI or X-rays?

Yes. If you’ve already had relevant diagnostic imaging, bring your images and reports when possible. Dr. Paige can consider them along with your symptoms and examination findings.
Do I need an MRI for back pain?
Not everyone with back pain needs an MRI. Whether additional imaging is appropriate depends on your symptoms, medical history, examination findings, and other factors.

How long will it take for my back pain to improve?

There isn’t one recovery timeline for all patients. The duration of symptoms, underlying cause, severity, general health, and response to treatment can all affect recovery.

When should back pain be evaluated urgently?

Seek prompt medical attention for back pain accompanied by symptoms such as new bowel or bladder dysfunction, numbness around the groin or saddle region, significant or rapidly worsening leg weakness, fever or serious systemic illness, or back pain following significant trauma.

Get Your Back Pain Evaluated

If back pain is interfering with your work, sleep, exercise, or everyday activities, the first step is understanding what may be contributing to it.

Schedule an evaluation with Dr. Thomas Paige at Paige Chiropractic in Stockton to discuss your symptoms and determine whether chiropractic care, spinal decompression, another conservative approach, or additional medical evaluation may be appropriate.

Paige Chiropractic
1231 W Robinhood Drive, Suite A1
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 487-1482

SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT

Back Pain Treatment in Stockton, CA | (209) 487-1482