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Back pain can make even simple activities difficult. Getting out of bed, sitting through the workday, lifting, exercising, or even finding a comfortable sleeping position can become frustrating when your back hurts.

At Axis Chiropractic, back pain is one of the most common conditions we treat. We provide chiropractic care for patients throughout New Ulm and surrounding Southern Minnesota communities, with treatment focused on reducing pain, improving movement, and helping you return to your normal activities.

Walk-ins are welcome during business hours, and same-day appointments are often available.

Back pain doesn't always have one obvious cause. Sometimes it begins immediately after lifting something heavy, a sports injury, a fall, or an automobile accident. Other times, discomfort gradually develops from repetitive work, prolonged sitting, physical activity, or normal wear and tear.

Common causes and contributing factors include:

• Muscle and ligament strains
• Repetitive lifting or physical work
• Prolonged sitting or poor posture
• Joint irritation or restricted movement
• Sports and recreational injuries
• Work-related injuries
• Disc-related conditions
• Degenerative changes
• Automobile accidents
• Overexertion

Your symptoms may range from a dull ache or stiffness to sharp pain with certain movements. Some people notice discomfort primarily when sitting or standing, while others have difficulty bending, twisting, lifting, or getting comfortable at night.

Pain that travels into the buttock or leg, particularly when accompanied by numbness or tingling, may involve irritation of a nerve and should be evaluated differently than uncomplicated back pain.

Two people can both walk into our office with lower back pain and have very different problems.

That's why treatment starts with understanding how your symptoms began, what makes them better or worse, your work and activity demands, previous injuries, and how your back is moving.

When chiropractic care is appropriate, treatment may include chiropractic adjustments along with soft tissue treatment, exercises, or recommendations for modifying activities that are contributing to the problem.

The goal isn't simply to make your back feel better for a few hours. We want to improve function and help you comfortably return to work, exercise, hobbies, and everyday activities.

Many minor episodes of back pain improve with time and normal activity. Consider having your back evaluated when pain continues to return, lasts more than several days, restricts your movement, interferes with sleep or work, or is becoming progressively worse.

Back pain accompanied by significant weakness, loss of bowel or bladder control, saddle-area numbness, fever, unexplained weight loss, or symptoms following significant trauma requires prompt medical evaluation.

Axis Chiropractic has served New Ulm and surrounding Southern Minnesota communities for more than 40 years. We provide individualized, conservative care based on your symptoms, examination findings, lifestyle, and goals.

Whether your back pain started yesterday or has been bothering you for months, we'll help you better understand what's going on and discuss appropriate treatment options.

Walk-ins are welcome during normal business hours, and appointments are available for patients who prefer to schedule ahead.

Call 507-359-9580 or schedule online to get started.