Back Pain

 Back Pain Q&A

What is back pain?

Back pain is common and affects 80% of people at some point throughout their life. Your pain may range from a dull, annoying ache to severe, sharp, debilitating pain. 

For many people, back pain is short-lived; for some, their back pain turns into a long-term health problem. No matter your symptoms or how long you’ve been suffering, the experienced team at Queen Creek Medical can provide the care you need for long-term relief.   Back pain is a common condition that can be caused by a variety of factors, including muscle strain, injury, or underlying medical conditions. At Queen Creek Medical in Queen Creek, Arizona, our team Dr. Quentin Smith, the chiropractor, and nurse practitioners specialize in diagnosing and treating back pain to help our patients find relief and improve their quality of life by utilizing a more integrated holistic approach. 

What causes back pain?

You can develop back pain from various causes, including car accident injuries, improper lifting of a heavy object, sports injuries, or an underlying medical condition such as kidney stones or obesity. 

Conditions that affect the structures of your spine or back may also lead to back pain, such as:

• Herniated discs
• Arthritis
• Car Accident Injuries
• Scoliosis
• Bulging and Herniated Disc
• Spinal stenosis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Radiculopathy
• Sciatica
• Sprains and strains

Problems with your knees or hips may also indirectly lead to back pain by altering the distribution of your body weight, which places more stress on your back. 

Queen Creek Medical team understands how important it is to find the underlying cause of your back pain so you get the most effective treatment for relief. 

How is back pain diagnosed?

Dr. Smith and his medical team of nurse practitioners conduct comprehensive evaluations to diagnose the underlying cause of your back pain. During an exam, they ask detailed questions about your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and diet and then do a physical exam.

If needed, Dr. Smith and his medical team may request diagnostic tests to better understand the cause of your back pain and identify barriers to healing. Testing may include X-rays, MRIs, or lab work. 

How is back pain treated?

 Combining Medical and Chiropractic Care:  By combining medical and chiropractic care, we can provide you with a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses the underlying cause of your back pain. Our goal is to not only alleviate your pain but also improve your overall spinal health and function. Treatment for your back pain is individualized based on the underlying cause of your discomfort, the severity of your symptoms, and your overall health. 

Queen Creek Medical Center is a full-service medical office and chiropractic practice offering many treatment options to help you get relief from your back pain, such as:

• Traction
• Spinal manipulation
• Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD)
• Therapeutic stretches
• Strengthening exercises
• Ice and heat therapies
• Massage therapy
• Trigger point therapy
• Physical therapy
• Infrared heat traction bed
• regenerative medicine like PRP or using human cells and tissue products
• Trigger point injection
• Sacroilliac joint injections

Dr. Smith develops a continuous care plan so you get the support and care needed for optimal healing and long-term relief. 

Chiropractic care is a noninvasive treatment that supports your body’s natural healing abilities. For long-term relief from your back pain, contact Queen Creek Medical in Queen Creek Arizona by phone or book an appointment online today.