Our services
Back Pain Treatment
Multi-modal care for acute and chronic back pain, including spinal adjustment, traction, and physiotherapy. Addresses root causes rather than just managing symptoms.
How we approach back pain
Back pain is the most common reason patients end up at North River. Rather than chasing the pain itself, we use digital X-rays and postural analysis to find the structural cause behind it.
What's usually behind back pain
Back pain can come from a strained muscle, a joint that isn't moving correctly, a disc issue, or some combination of the three, often built up over years of compensation rather than one single moment.
It's also worth knowing you're far from alone in dealing with it. Low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide, and most of the burden falls on working-age adults, which is part of why finding the actual structural cause matters more than just easing the pain for a few days.
What treatment includes
- Spinal adjustment based on the mirror-image method
- CBP traction where indicated
- Physiotherapy to build supporting strength
- A plan that adjusts as your structure changes
- Guidance on daily movement and lifting mechanics
Acute vs. chronic back pain
Acute back pain, from a recent strain or injury, and chronic back pain, that's been building for years, call for different plans. We'll tell you honestly which one we think you're dealing with after your exam.
Acute pain is often more about calming irritated tissue quickly. Chronic pain usually needs the structural cause addressed directly, since the tissue has typically already adapted around the problem rather than simply being inflamed.
Why North River
Dr. Johns has fifteen years of experience treating back pain in patients from newborns to the elderly, with the imaging in hand to back up each recommendation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What causes chronic back pain?+
Often a structural issue, like a misalignment or lost spinal curve, that's been compensated for over time rather than corrected. We look for that root cause with imaging and postural analysis.
Is back pain treatment just adjustments?+
No. Most plans combine adjustment, traction, and physiotherapy, chosen based on what's actually going on in your spine.
How long until chronic back pain improves?+
It depends on how long the pattern has existed. We'll give you a realistic timeline after your first exam, not a generic promise.
Do you treat sciatica too?+
Yes, sciatica is one of the conditions we regularly treat as part of back pain care, often with traction alongside adjustments.
Should I rest or stay active with back pain?+
For most mechanical back pain, some movement is better than strict bed rest, but the right amount depends on what's actually causing it. We'll give you specific guidance after your exam rather than a blanket answer.
Next step
Ready to talk about back pain treatment?
We'll walk through what's going on and whether this is the right fit for you.
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