Low back pain is one of the most common reasons patients come to Flex Chiropractic, whether it's a recent strain, a nagging ache that's stuck around for months, or pain that flares up and disappears without warning.
Dr. George Perez treats patients throughout Pearland, Shadow Creek, Manvel, and the surrounding area, focusing on what's actually causing the pain rather than just treating the area where it hurts.
What Causes Low Back Pain
Low back pain can come from a lot of different places: a joint that's lost proper motion, tight or overworked muscles, a disc that's bulging or herniated, or simply months of poor posture and repetitive strain catching up with you. Two people with the same symptom can have completely different underlying causes, which is why a thorough exam matters more than a quick guess.
How It's Treated
Care typically starts with chiropractic adjustments to restore motion to restricted joints in the low back. Depending on what your exam shows, that might be paired with spinal decompression for disc-related pain, dry needling or soft tissue work for chronic muscle tension, or therapeutic exercise to build the strength that keeps pain from coming back. Your plan is built around what's actually going on, not a fixed protocol every low back patient gets.
When It's More Than Just Pain
Low back pain that radiates down the leg, causes numbness or tingling, or comes with weakness can be a sign of nerve involvement, often related to sciatica or a disc issue. If that's what's going on, Dr. George will identify it during your exam and build your plan accordingly.
Who This Helps
Whether you're dealing with a recent injury, a physically demanding job, or chronic low back pain that's been part of your life for years, low back pain doesn't have to be something you just manage. Active patients, weekend athletes, and hard-working Pearland-area residents make up a large share of the low back pain patients Dr. George treats.