Non-Surgical Low Back Pain Treatment in Glen Carbon, IL
Evidence-based evaluation and treatment for chronic and recurrent low back pain and sciatica—without surgery, injections, or endless adjustments.
At Superior Chiropractic & Rehab
We specialize exclusively in non-surgical treatment for low back pain and sciatica in Glen Carbon, IL. Our approach goes beyond temporary pain relief by identifying why your back pain keeps returning and correcting the movement, strength, and nervous system deficits that drive it.
A Different Approach to Low Back Pain Treatment
Most people with low back pain are told to rest, stretch, or rely on repeated adjustments. While these approaches may provide short-term relief, they often fail to address the underlying cause of pain.
Our low back pain treatment process focuses on identifying movement limitations, spinal loading intolerance, and neuromuscular control deficits that contribute to persistent or recurrent back pain. Treatment is individualized, progressive, and designed to help you return to lifting, running, working, and daily activities with confidence.
Low Back Pain and Sciatica We Treat
• Chronic and recurrent low back pain
• Sciatica and radiating leg pain
• Disc bulges and disc herniations
• Back pain with sitting, bending, or lifting
• Back pain that returns after rest, injections, or prior therapy
• Activity-limiting back pain in active adults
Who This Low Back Pain Program Is (and Is Not) For
For You If
✔ You’ve had low back pain for more than a few weeks
✔ Your pain keeps coming back despite rest or treatment
✔ You’ve been told you have a disc bulge or herniation
✔ You want long-term results, not temporary relief
Not For You If
✘ You’re looking for a quick adjustment only
✘ You want passive treatment without active rehab
✘ You’re not willing to address movement and strength deficits
Ready for a clear plan for your low back pain?
Book a comprehensive low back pain evaluation and treatment session to identify the cause of your pain and start building long-term relief.
Our Low Back Pain Treatment Approach in Glen Carbon, IL
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1. Evaluate the cause
Low back pain is rarely just a tight muscle or “something out of place.” We start with a comprehensive low back pain evaluation that examines how you move, how your nervous system responds, and which activities consistently trigger your symptoms. This allows us to identify the true cause of low back pain and sciatica rather than chasing temporary relief.
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2. Calm Low Back Pain and Nerve Irritation
Once the source of your low back pain is identified, care is focused on calming irritated tissues and restoring normal movement. This may include hands-on treatment and targeted pain-relief strategies selected specifically for your presentation. The goal is not short-term relief, but creating the right environment for healing and long-lasting low back pain relief.
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3. Build Strength and Capacity to Prevent Recurrence
Many cases of recurring low back pain happen because the body lacks the strength and control to handle daily demands. We use progressive low back pain rehabilitation to improve core stability, hip strength, and trunk control. This phase addresses the movement limitations and weaknesses that commonly lead to chronic low back pain and sciatica.
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4. Keep Low Back Pain Gone for Good
Relief is only the first step. We guide you through a structured return-to-activity plan so you can safely return to lifting, running, work, and daily life. Our goal is to help you maintain results and avoid future flare-ups—without relying on ongoing passive care.
Meet Your low back pain specialist
Dr. Brad Polen, DC
At Superior Chiropractic & Rehab, Dr. Brad Polen specializes in the evaluation and treatment of low back pain and sciatica using an evidence-based, rehab-first approach. Rather than chasing symptoms, his care focuses on identifying why back pain keeps returning and correcting the movement, strength, and control deficits that drive it.
With advanced training in sports medicine and rehabilitation, Dr. Polen works primarily with active adults who want more than short-term relief. His approach blends precise hands-on care with progressive rehabilitation, helping patients return to lifting, running, work, and daily life — without relying on endless visits or passive treatment.
Every plan starts with a thorough evaluation and a clear roadmap, so patients understand what’s causing their pain, what it will take to fix it, and how to keep it from coming back.
Low Back Pain Specialist in Glen Carbon, IL
Superior Chiropractic & Rehab provides non-surgical low back pain and sciatica treatment for adults in Glen Carbon, Edwardsville, and surrounding communities. Many patients come to us after trying rest, medications, or previous treatment with limited long-term success. Our care focuses on evidence-based treatment, long-term outcomes, and helping active individuals stay active.
Visit Us
Superior Chiropractic & Rehab
9 Jct Dr W Suite 5
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
Hours
Monday: 8:00am-11:00am; 2:00pm-6:00pm
Tuesday: 1:00pm-6:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am-11:00am; 2:00pm-6:00pm
Phone
618-844-1993
Stop Chasing Temporary Relief for Your Low Back Pain
If your low back pain keeps coming back, it’s time for a different approach. Schedule your low back pain evaluation today.