Back Pain Treatment in Levittown, NY
Back pain is the most common reason people come to Long Island Back & Neck Care. It can follow an obvious injury or build slowly from sitting, lifting or sleeping in a way the spine does not tolerate.
Treatment starts with finding the source: a joint that has stopped moving, a strained muscle, an irritated disc or a nerve. Care usually combines chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy and corrective exercises, with a plan you can see from the first visit.
- Lower back pain
- Mid back pain
- Pain after lifting or bending
- Stiffness that is worse in the morning
Common Causes of Back Pain
- Muscle strains from lifting, twisting or overuse
- Stiff, restricted spinal joints
- A herniated or bulging disc
- Poor posture from long hours sitting or driving
- Arthritis and age-related changes
- Injuries from car accidents, falls and sports
When back pain travels into the buttock or leg, a nerve may be involved. Our sciatica page explains that pattern.
How We Treat Back Pain
Our examination looks at how your back moves, which movements hurt and whether nerves are involved. From there, gentle adjustments restore motion to stiff joints, massage eases muscle spasm, and exercises build the core strength that protects your lower back.
For pain that has lasted months, care becomes part of our pain management and rehabilitation program, which may include acupuncture. Lifestyle advice on sitting, sleeping and lifting helps keep the pain from coming back.
Why Choose Our Levittown Office for Back Pain
Long Island Back & Neck Care has treated back pain on Long Island since 1995. You get a clear explanation of the cause, a plan with defined goals and evening and Saturday hours that fit around work.
Back Pain FAQs
When should I see a chiropractor for back pain?
When pain lasts more than a few days, keeps coming back, or spreads into the buttock or leg. Go to an emergency room instead if back pain comes with loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness in the groin, or follows a serious fall or accident.
Should I use ice or heat?
For a new injury, ice for the first day or two usually helps more. Heat tends to help stiffness that has been there for a while.
Will my back pain come back?
It can, especially if the cause is still part of your daily routine. That is why care here includes exercises and changes to how you sit, lift and sleep.
Should I rest in bed with back pain?
Short rest can help for a day or two, but staying in bed longer usually slows recovery. Gentle walking and normal activity within your comfort level tend to help more.
Do I need an X-ray or MRI for back pain?
Most back pain does not need imaging at the start. We recommend it when the examination or your history points to a more serious problem.
How long does it take to feel better?
Many patients with recent back pain improve within a few weeks. Pain that has lasted months usually takes longer and benefits from a structured plan.
Can sitting at a desk cause back pain?
Yes. Long hours of sitting load the discs and stiffen the joints of the lower back. Desk setup changes and regular movement breaks help a great deal.
Get Back Pain Relief in Levittown
We keep evening hours on Tuesday and Thursday and are open Saturday mornings, so treatment does not have to cost you a working day. Request an appointment online or call (516) 579-4949.