Lower back pain treatment in Washington, PA
Lower back pain is aching, stiffness or sharp pain across the lower back. Getzik Family Chiropractic, a chiropractic and non-surgical spine clinic in Washington, Pennsylvania, treats lower back pain with chiropractic care, spinal decompression and laser therapy. The new patient special is $49 and includes an exam, x-rays and your first adjustment. Call us at (724) 222-2074.
Key facts
- Aching, stiffness or sharp pain across the lower back.
- Can come from joints, discs, muscles or nerves.
- Treated with chiropractic care, spinal decompression and laser therapy.
- The new patient special is $49, regular price $270.
- Care is non-surgical and drug-free.
- Call us at (724) 222-2074 to check availability.
What lower back pain actually is
Lower back pain is pain anywhere from the bottom of the rib cage to the top of the buttocks. It can be a dull ache, a sharp stab, or stiffness that limits movement.
It can come from the joints of the spine, a disc, the muscles, or a nerve. The examination shows which. A disc or nerve problem often sends pain down a leg, while a joint or muscle problem usually stays in the back.
Lower back pain is often confused with sciatica. Sciatica travels down a leg from nerve pressure. Ordinary lower back pain stays in the back. The examination tells them apart.
How you know it is lower back pain and not something else
The pattern is pain or stiffness in the lower back that may be worse with sitting, bending, or first thing in the morning. It may come on after a specific movement or build up over time.
Red flag symptoms
Seek urgent medical care rather than booking with us if you have any of the following.
- Loss of bowel or bladder control
- Numbness in the groin or saddle area
- Severe weakness in a leg or foot
- Pain after a serious fall or crash with possible fracture
- Fever with back pain
How we treat lower back pain here
We treat lower back pain based on what the examination finds. A joint or muscle problem usually means chiropractic care and laser therapy. A disc or nerve problem often adds spinal decompression. The services below are the ones we use.
How long does it take to get better
How long it takes depends on what is causing the pain and how long it has been there. Some cases ease in a few visits and others take longer. We track your response at each visit and adjust the plan. We do not promise a fixed timeline or a specific outcome.
What it costs to get lower back pain looked at
Lower back pain often starts with the chiropractic new patient special. The New patient special is $49, against a regular price of $270. See our pricing and insurance page for the full breakdown.