Chiropractic care that gets to the cause of your back pain, not just the surface.
Back pain is one of the most frequent reasons people visit a doctor in the United States. Most cases involve the lumbar spine: the five vertebrae in the lower back that carry the bulk of your body weight and absorb the stress of nearly every movement you make. When those joints, discs, or surrounding muscles are not functioning properly, pain follows quickly.
Chiropractic care is one of the most effective evidence-based treatments for back pain. At Hackett Family Chiropractic in Stevensville, MI, Dr. Patrick Hackett takes the time to find out exactly what is causing your pain before recommending a course of care. There is no one-size-fits-all protocol here.
After a thorough health history and physical examination, Dr. Hackett will explain what he found and recommend the most appropriate treatment. Depending on your diagnosis, that may include:
Your first appointment is an assessment visit, not just an adjustment. Plan for 45 to 60 minutes. Dr. Hackett will review your history, perform a physical examination, and discuss what he found with you in plain language. If X-rays are clinically indicated, they can be taken in-house. In most cases, your first treatment begins at the same visit.
Follow-up appointments are typically about 15 minutes. You will spend real time with the doctor at each visit, not just a chiropractic assistant.
Lower back pain most commonly comes from muscle or ligament strain, disc herniations or bulges, joint dysfunction in the lumbar spine, or nerve root irritation (sciatica). Poor posture, repetitive stress, sudden heavy lifting, and sitting for long periods are frequent contributing factors. Getting an accurate diagnosis is the first step because the treatment that works for a strained muscle is different from what works for a disc problem.
Chiropractic care addresses back pain by restoring normal movement to the spinal joints, reducing nerve irritation, and allowing the surrounding muscles and tissues to relax and heal. At Hackett Family Chiropractic, Dr. Hackett uses spinal adjustments, Flexion-Distraction therapy for disc problems, and soft tissue work depending on what your exam shows. Most patients notice real improvement within the first few visits.
It depends on how long you have had the problem and what is causing it. Acute back pain from a recent strain often resolves in a few visits. Disc herniations and chronic conditions take longer. We give you an honest estimate after your first exam, not a predetermined package.
Chiropractic is one of the most well-researched and safest treatments available for musculoskeletal back pain. We conduct a thorough exam before starting care to confirm that spinal manipulation is appropriate for your situation. For patients who are not candidates for traditional adjustments, we have gentler options including Flexion-Distraction and low-force techniques.
Most major insurance plans cover chiropractic care for back pain. Call us before your first appointment and we will verify your benefits so you know what to expect.
We are located at 1776 West John Beers Road in Stevensville, Michigan, just off US-31. We are convenient to St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, Bridgman, Baroda, and communities throughout Berrien County.
Patients visit Hackett Family Chiropractic for back pain treatment from Stevensville, St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, Bridgman, Baroda, Lincoln Township, and across Berrien County and Southwest Michigan. If you have been searching for a back pain chiropractor near St. Joseph or Benton Harbor, we are just minutes away off US-31. No referral required. New patients welcome.
Most new patients are seen within a day or two. Call us or book online and we will get you taken care of.