Chiropractor for Algonquin and Lake in the Hills

Chiropractic Back Pain Treatment in Algonquin, IL

Personalized Care for Back Pain Relief without Drugs or Surgery

Chronic lower back pain is the number one cause of disability in the United States and around the world. Many people avoid getting back pain treatment for their lower back pain because they’re worried about addictive medications or invasive surgery. Fortunately, visiting a chiropractor for lower back pain relief is a much safer option.

At Algonquin Chiropractic Center, Dr. Anthony Galante takes a drug- and surgery-free approach to diagnosing and naturally curing lower back pain. He specializes in a wide range of treatment modalities and creates personalized plans to help you find pain relief for back pain quickly and effectively. He would be happy to do the same for you!

Please contact us today to find lower back pain relief!

Find Out What’s Causing Your Lower Back Pain

“What causes lower back pain?” Our patients often ask us this question, hoping for a simple answer. However, back pain doesn’t have one common cause. Instead, several conditions could be the source of the issue, including:

Most back pain is idiopathic, meaning it doesn’t have a clear origin. Instead, the problem worsens over time until it becomes apparent one day. Low back pain can also have a clear cause, such as improper bending and lifting or a traumatic injury.

Chiropractor treating lower back pain

No matter what type of back pain you have, diagnosing the exact cause is the essential first step to pain relief. Pain pills will only mask the symptoms, not fix the problem. At Algonquin Chiropractic Center, we specialize in pinpointing the root cause of lower back pain and using non-invasive techniques to help the body naturally heal itself.

Why Chiropractic Care is The Best Back Pain Treatment Option

Chiropractic care is the back pain treatment option with the lowest risk and highest reward. Dr. Galante doesn’t employ any treatment methods that could potentially worsen your condition. Rather, your pain will either remain or go away. And even if the treatments don’t help, we’ll refer you to other specialists better suited to treat your condition.

However, if you’re like most of the patients we see, you’ll experience a 50% improvement within the first four weeks of treatment. Most of our back pain treatment plans take 90 days to achieve pain relief (though more severe cases can take six months to a year).

How Our Back Pain Treatment Works

Dr. Galante achieves these incredible results by giving each patient the personalized and attentive care they deserve. You can expect the same when you visit our clinic. Here’s how the treatment process will work:

1. Initial Consultation

Dr. Galante will meet with you to discuss your back pain. He will attentively listen as you describe what’s going on. He will also carefully examine your medical records to get a full understanding of your situation.

2. Careful Testing

Based on the initial assessment, Dr. Galante will order a series of non-invasive tests to pinpoint the root cause of your pain. These may include an X-ray or MRI if you haven’t had any imaging done previously.

3. Customized Plan

We will then craft a personalized treatment plan to best heal the source of your pain. The plan will include a custom assortment of proven chiropractic techniques and a clear timetable for the results you can expect.

We Specialize in Many Natural Techniques to Heal Your Back

At Algonquin Chiropractic Center, we offer our region’s most comprehensive assortment of chiropractic back pain treatment options. All the techniques Dr. Galante specializes in are safe and proven to heal the back naturally. These options include:

You will not find this unique combination of back pain treatment modalities anywhere else. Dr. Galante is one of the few chiropractors in Illinois certified in the Cox Technic, which involves gentle adjustments of the lower spine to reduce pressure on the spinal nerves and discs.

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The Benefits of Chiropractic Back Pain Treatment

For over thirty years Dr. Galante has helped thousands of people from Algonquin and the surrounding region experience these amazing benefits:

Lasting Pain Relief

Chiropractic care helps your back naturally heal itself for a lifetime of pain-free enjoyment.

Improved Mobility

Many of our patients leave treatment in greater shape than they were before their injury.

Non-Invasive

A chiropractor for lower back pain is the ideal safe first choice before trying riskier options.

Preventative Care

Dr. Galante will also detect potential future problems and help keep them from occurring.

Hear From One of Our Back Pain Patients

Schedule Your Back Pain Treatment Appointment

Curious if Dr. Galante can help you with your back pain? Please call us to schedule a no-risk initial consultation at our office in Algonquin, IL. We look forward to supporting you on your journey to a pain-free life!

Everything You Need to Know About Your Back Pain

We don’t just offer back pain treatment at Algonquin Chiropractic Center. We also provide tips for things you can do on your own to improve your condition. These include exercises, stretches, body positioning and more.

Keep reading to find answers to some of the most common questions about back pain. If you do not see your question answered, please call us, and we’ll happily get you the information you need.

Table of Contents

Here is a list of quick links to jump to the different sections in this guide:

  1. What Exercises and Stretches Help Low Back Pain?
  2. How Should I Position My Body to Alleviate Back Pain?
  3. Can Lower Back Pain Be a Sign of Something Serious?
  4. When Should I See a Doctor for Lower Back Pain?

What Exercises and Stretches Help Back Pain?

There are several exercises and stretches you can do to help heal your back and reduce your pain. Dr. Galante generally recommends different types of exercises for each stage of the treatment process.

At the beginning of your back pain treatment, when the pain is most severe, we start with gentler stretches to avoid worsening the pain. These include the knee-to-chest stretch, the cat-camel exercise and the figure-four exercise.

Once the pain becomes more manageable, we move on to more advanced core strengthening exercises. These include:

  • Bird dog exercise
  • Fire hydrant exercise
  • Bridge exercise
  • Hip abduction
  • Neutral spine crunch

You can find instruction videos from Dr. Galante on how to do all these exercises in the playlist below:

After a few weeks of treatment, patients are usually ready to graduate to full-body strengthening exercises. These include the single-leg deadlift, squats with a twist and low-impact aerobic exercises (such as swimming or walking). We recommend consulting an experienced chiropractor like Dr. Galante before trying strenuous exercises like this to help your lower back pain.

How Should I Position My Body to Alleviate Back Pain?

Good posture is essential for long-term low back pain relief. Over time, bad postural habits lead to chronic low back pain conditions, which can suddenly go from bad to worse without warning. Therefore, you will want to make a conscious effort to keep your body properly positioned when doing all the following everyday activities:

How to Sleep When You Have Lower Back Pain

A lot of back pain is brought on by sleeping in an awkward position. You can protect your back while you sleep by strategically positioning your body when you lie down. There are a few different positions you can try for this, but we recommend sleeping on your side with your knees bent slightly and a pillow between your knees.

You can also strategically position your body if you’re more used to sleeping on your back or stomach. Back sleepers will want to put a pillow under their knees to keep their back curved normally. Stomach sleepers should put a thin pillow under their abdomen to have the same effect.

How to Sit at a Desk to Prevent Back Pain

Working at a desk all day comes with significant risks to your lower back. The best way to prevent back pain from flaring up is by practicing what Dr. Galante calls the rule of 90s. This rule requires sitting so your elbows and hips are positioned at 90-degree angles. You also want to ensure your computer monitor is level with your field of vision and your feet are resting on the floor directly beneath you. Avoid moving your feet back beneath your desk chair because that moves your abdomen forward and hurts your back.

Another good rule to follow is the 20:8:2 rule. This rule involves sitting and working for twenty minutes, then standing for eight minutes and moving around for two minutes. If you do this every half hour, your back will be far better off at the end of the workday. We recommend getting a standing desk to work for those ten minutes you’re standing and moving around.

Practicing Good Posture When Standing and Walking

Another good way to take pressure off your lower back is by keeping your back straight, shoulders back and head up when standing or walking. Rolling your hips when walking can also cause problems, so make a conscious effort to keep your hips aligned as you go.

Your footwear can also cause problems for your back. At Algonquin Chiropractic Center, we test for improper foot alignment frequently and offer custom orthotics to correct this problem as well.

Can Lower Back Pain Be a Sign of Something Serious?

Lower back pain is usually not a sign of a serious condition. However, the pain can sometimes be a symptom of health issues like infections, tumors, kidney stones and certain types of cancer.

For this reason, it’s a good idea to see a chiropractor for lower back pain. The Doctor of Chiropractic can identify if it’s a musculoskeletal issue or something worse. If it is something worse, a chiropractor can refer you to the right specialist to get the care you need.

When Should I See a Doctor for Lower Back Pain?

You should see a doctor for your lower back pain if it persists for over a week or is severe. It’s especially crucial to see a doctor if you’re also experiencing other symptoms, such as fever, sudden weight loss or issues with bowel or bladder function.

Need a Trustworthy Chiropractor for Your Lower Back Pain?

You don’t have to settle for potentially addictive pain medications or dangerous back surgery. Chiropractic care is a drug-free, non-invasive solution for the relief of long-term lower back pain.

Dr. Anthony Galante at Algonquin Chiropractic Center has already helped thousands of McHenry County residents achieve full recovery. It would be his pleasure to help you do the same! Please call us today to schedule an initial lower back pain consultation in Algonquin, IL.