Lower & Upper Back Pain Treatment in Los Gatos
Back pain can make ordinary movements feel harder than they should, from getting out of a chair to making it through a long drive. When it keeps interrupting your day, it may be time to take a closer look at what’s going on.
Common symptoms of back pain include both sharp, shooting pains and a dull ache that won’t go away. These symptoms can occur while walking, moving or twisting, or no matter how you sit, lie or stand.
Have you ever had to stop what you’re doing because of back pain? Have you frequently stopped during longer drives to relieve the discomfort? Are you interrupting your day to stretch, crack, ice or massage painful areas? Do you regularly take pain medication? Have you ever bent over and realized you can no longer stand up straight? Have you experienced weakness in the legs and/or core when performing daily activities such as sitting or bending over?
What May Be Behind Your Back Pain
Back pain can have many possible causes, including problems involving the joints, muscles, discs or nerves of the spine. Changes in spinal alignment and movement may also affect how forces are distributed through the back. A thorough evaluation can help identify factors that may be contributing to your symptoms and determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate.
A Whole-Patient Approach to Chiropractic Care
At On Purpose Chiropractic, Dr. Kleinberg approaches care from the point of view of the whole patient. Our mission is to help patients experience the potential benefits of chiropractic care and work toward a healthier, more capable life. This breaks down into three main phases: relieving symptoms, stabilizing the structure of the spine and helping patients function at their best.
A Closer Look at How Your Body Is Functioning
What does this look like? It starts with a thorough evaluation of the patient and their condition. This may include the following analyses:
- Patient history evaluation. What are you doing and how does it feel?
- Palpating the spine. How does the spine feel and move?
- Postural analysis. How is your posture affecting the way you stand and move?
- Range of motion testing. How do you move and how far can you move?
- Leg length deviations. Are there differences from one side to the other?
- Bilateral scale measurements. Do you carry more weight to one side?
- X-rays, when clinically indicated. These images may provide additional information about spinal structure and help guide recommendations.
Care Designed Around Your Findings
New patients can expect a warm and relaxed atmosphere where they feel comfortable sharing both wins and struggles. We care for the whole patient and follow a chiropractic philosophy focused on manual adjustments using skilled hands and a traditional drop table. For some disc-related conditions, patients may also receive spinal decompression using our in-house DRX-9000 machine when appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can chiropractic care help with the symptoms of my back pain?
What can I learn about my back pain?
Can chiropractic help with more than just back pain?
Start With a Closer Look at Your Back Pain
If back pain is interfering with your movement or everyday activities, an evaluation may help identify factors that could be involved. Contact On Purpose Chiropractic to book an appointment with Dr. Kleinberg.
