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Drug-free, non-surgical care for back pain
Lakeside Spine & Wellness in Round Rock helps adults with low back pain find the likely cause, start a plan and move more comfortably.
Can a chiropractor help with back pain?
Often, yes. The American College of Physicians lists spinal manipulation among the non-drug options for low back pain, based on low-quality evidence. At Lakeside Spine & Wellness in Round Rock we start with an exam and on-site digital X-ray when needed, then explain what we found and what comes next.
What low back pain can feel like
Low back pain ranges from a dull ache after sitting to a sharp catch when you bend. It can stay in the lower back or spread into the hips and buttocks. Many people notice it is worse in the morning, after a long drive or at the end of a desk day.
- Stiffness when you stand up after sitting
- A deep ache across the lower back
- Pain that eases when you walk or change position
- Pain that flares when you lift, twist or bend
How we approach back pain
We start by listening. Then we check how you stand, bend, and walk, test your reflexes and strength, and look for areas of tension. If the exam points to a structural cause, we take digital X-rays on site during the same visit.
Care usually combines gentle adjustments with exercises you do at home and simple changes to how you sit, lift, and sleep. We explain each step so you know what to expect.
What the research says
Back pain often improves on its own within a few weeks, and the NHS advises staying active. For pain that lingers, the American College of Physicians guideline lists spinal manipulation, exercise, and massage among the non-drug options, and rates the evidence for spinal manipulation as low quality. Results differ from person to person. If care is not helping, we tell you so we can change the plan or refer you.
See a doctor first if you have any of these
The NHS lists these signs as needing urgent or emergency care before any chiropractic visit:
- Changes in your bladder or bowels, or difficulty peeing
- Numbness around the genitals or bottom
- Pain, tingling, weakness or numbness in both legs
- Severe pain that starts suddenly or is getting worse quickly
- Feeling hot, cold, shivery or generally unwell with back pain
- Chest pain, or back pain that started after a serious accident
Sources
General information, not medical advice. These are the sources behind the medical statements on this page.
- American College of Physicians, guideline news release on non-drug treatment of low back pain (2017)
- Low back pain: American College of Physicians practice guideline on noninvasive treatments, American Family Physician (2017)
- Back pain, NHS
$49 New Patient Special
Consult, exam, and your first adjustment. Booked online in a minute.
Free phone consult available. Same-week appointments.
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Common questions
How many visits will I need?
It depends on what is causing your pain and how long you have had it. After your exam we explain what we found and what we expect, and we check in with you as you go so you can see whether you are improving.
Do you take X-rays?
Yes, when your exam suggests they will help. We have digital X-ray on site, so it happens during your visit and there is no separate trip to an imaging center.
Does an adjustment hurt?
Most people feel pressure or a stretch, and some hear a pop. We use gentle techniques, and you can ask us to change anything at any time.
Can I come in if I take pain medicine?
Yes. Tell us what you take. We never ask you to stop a medicine your doctor prescribed.
What does the $49 New Patient Special include?
A consult, an exam and your first adjustment when it is safe to give one. Anything beyond that, such as X-rays, is explained with its price before you agree to it.
Ready for a plan you can follow?
Book the $49 New Patient Special online, or call for a free phone consult. Same-week appointments are available.