Back Pain Treatment: Why Chiropractic Adjustments and Rehab Exercises Work Best Together
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek healthcare, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Many people are told to rest, stretch it out, or rely on pain medications—only to find their symptoms keep coming back.
At Superior Chiropractic & Rehab in Glen Carbon, IL, we take a different approach. The most effective way to treat back pain isn’t just chiropractic adjustments or exercise—it’s the combination of chiropractic care and targeted rehabilitation exercises.
Understanding the Real Cause of Back Pain
Most back pain does not come from serious injury or structural damage. In many cases, it’s caused by:
Poor spinal movement
Muscle imbalances
Loss of spinal stability
Disc irritation or bulging
Deconditioning and fear of movement
X-rays and MRIs often show disc bulges or degeneration, but research consistently shows these findings are common—even in people without pain. Pain is more about how the spine moves and how well it’s supported, not just what an image shows.
How Chiropractic Adjustments Help Back Pain
Chiropractic adjustments restore normal joint motion to the spine. When spinal joints become stiff or restricted, surrounding muscles tighten, nerves become irritated, and movement becomes painful.
Benefits of Chiropractic Adjustments:
Improve spinal mobility
Reduce joint stiffness
Decrease nerve irritation
Improve movement confidence
Reduce pain and muscle guarding
Adjustments help calm the nervous system and improve how the spine moves—but movement alone isn’t enough for long-term relief.
Why Rehab Exercises Are Essential for Lasting Relief
Once spinal motion improves, the body needs to learn how to stabilize and control that motion. This is where rehabilitation exercises play a critical role.
Rehab focuses on:
Strengthening deep core muscles (like the multifidus and transversus abdominis)
Improving hip and pelvic control
Restoring coordination and stability
Preventing future flare-ups
Without rehab, the spine often falls back into the same dysfunctional patterns—leading to recurring pain.
The Problem With “One-Size-Fits-All” Back Pain Treatment
Many people try:
Stretching through pain
Resting for weeks
Passive treatments only
Generic exercise programs
These approaches may temporarily reduce symptoms, but they fail to address why the pain started in the first place.
Back pain recovery requires:
Restoring movement
Improving stability
Gradually building strength and confidence
That’s why combining chiropractic care and rehab is the most effective approach.
Chiropractic + Rehab: The Best Approach for Back Pain
When chiropractic adjustments and rehab exercises are used together, patients experience:
Faster pain relief
Better movement quality
Reduced risk of reinjury
Improved strength and confidence
Long-term results instead of short-term fixes
At Superior Chiropractic & Rehab, every treatment plan is individualized. We don’t just treat pain—we teach patients how to move better so pain doesn’t return.
Conditions We Commonly Treat
Low back pain
Disc bulges and disc herniations
Sciatica
Chronic back pain
Postural-related pain
Sports and lifting injuries
Whether your pain is recent or something you’ve dealt with for years, combining chiropractic adjustments with rehab gives you the best chance at lasting relief.
Back Pain Treatment in Glen Carbon & Edwardsville, IL
If you’re tired of temporary fixes and want a proven, evidence-based approach to back pain, Superior Chiropractic & Rehab is here to help.
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