Chiropractor In Glen Carbon, IL
Live Without Pain!
Don’t let back pain dictate your life. We empower individuals to break free from chronic low back pain and sciatica through effective, lasting non-surgical solutions.
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Do you have persistent pain? Do you find it difficult to exercise the way you used to? Have you been diagnosed with low back pain or a sciatica?
Were you told that your only option was to stop doing the things you enjoy, take medication, or, worse, have surgery?
If you are dissatisfied with the answers and would like another opinion, you have come to the right place. Superior Chiropractic & Rehab treats the whole person rather than just the diagnosis in order to restore your function, life, and health.
Our Speciality
At Superior Chiropractic & Rehab
We focus solely on non-surgical solutions for low back pain and sciatica in Glen Carbon, IL & Surrounding areas. Our method transcends mere temporary relief by uncovering the root causes of your recurring back pain and addressing the movement, strength, and nervous system deficiencies that contribute to it.
The Approach
A Different Approach to
Low Back Pain Treatment
Many individuals suffering from low back pain are advised to rest, perform stretches, or undergo frequent adjustments. Although these methods may offer temporary relief, they frequently do not tackle the root causes of the discomfort.
Our approach to treating low back pain emphasizes recognizing movement restrictions, spinal loading intolerance, and neuromuscular control deficits that lead to ongoing or recurring pain. The treatment is tailored to each individual, progressive in nature, and aimed at restoring your ability to lift, run, work, and engage in daily activities with assurance.
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
Our Low Back Pain Treatment Approach in Glen Carbon, IL
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.
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.
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.
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 is dedicated to assessing and treating low back pain and sciatica through a rehab-first, evidence-based approach. Instead of merely addressing symptoms, his focus lies in uncovering the underlying reasons for recurrent back pain and rectifying the movement, strength, and control deficiencies that contribute to it.
With advanced expertise in sports medicine and rehabilitation, Dr. Polen primarily assists active adults seeking lasting solutions rather than temporary fixes. His method combines targeted hands-on treatment with innovative rehabilitation, enabling patients to return to lifting, running, work, and everyday activities — all without depending on constant visits or passive therapies.
Each treatment plan begins with a comprehensive evaluation and a straightforward roadmap, ensuring patients grasp the root cause of their pain, the necessary steps for resolution, and strategies to prevent future issues.
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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.