Spine Care
Back Pain Treatment
In Kent, WA.
Back pain ranges from muscle strain to disc and joint issues affecting the upper or lower spine. We evaluate the specific region and likely cause before recommending adjustments or rehabilitative exercise.
Overview
Understanding Back Pain
Back pain ranges from muscle strain to disc and joint issues affecting the upper or lower spine. We evaluate the specific region and likely cause before recommending adjustments or rehabilitative exercise. Our evaluation determines the specific cause before recommending adjustments, soft tissue therapy, or rehabilitative exercise.
Common Signs
Signs Of Back Pain To Watch For
Lower Back Stiffness
Pain When Sitting Or Standing
Muscle Spasm
Pain Radiating To The Hip Or Leg
Common Causes
What Causes Back Pain?
Muscle Strain From Lifting Or Movement
An awkward lift or sudden movement can strain the muscles supporting the lower back.
Disc & Joint Wear Over Time
Years of everyday wear on the spine's discs and joints can gradually contribute to chronic back pain.
Car Accidents & Falls
Sudden impact can strain the lower back's muscles, ligaments, and joints even when a collision seems minor.
Our Approach
How We Treat Back Pain
Exam To Localize The Region
We identify whether your pain is coming from the upper or lower spine and what movements aggravate it.
Imaging Review When Warranted
If your exam findings call for it, we review imaging for disc or joint involvement rather than guessing.
Adjustments & Rehabilitative Exercise
Your plan combines hands-on care with exercise matched to what's actually driving your symptoms.
Back Pain That Radiates Or Lingers Deserves A Closer Look
Back pain that stays localized often responds to a straightforward course of care, but pain radiating into the hip or leg, or pain that hasn't improved after a couple of weeks, is worth a full evaluation to rule out disc or nerve involvement before it becomes a longer-term problem.
Back Pain Treatment FAQ
Upper back pain often relates to posture and muscle tension, while lower back pain more often involves the lumbar spine and surrounding joints — treatment approach differs accordingly.
Care plans for disc-related pain depend on the specific diagnosis; we review your imaging when available before recommending an approach.
It depends on the cause and severity — we can help you understand what activity level is appropriate as part of your treatment plan.
Yes — sciatica is one of the most common presentations we see alongside back pain; see our dedicated Sciatica Treatment page for more detail.
Sudden impact can strain the lower back's muscles, ligaments, and joints even when a collision seems minor — the same delayed-onset pattern that occurs with whiplash.
Related Conditions
Also Commonly Treated Together
Dealing with back pain?
Call 253-631-7933 or request an appointment — we'll start with an exam to understand what's causing your symptoms.