Treating Back, Neck, and Joint Pain in Wesley Chapel, FL

At Augustine Chiropractic in Wesley Chapel, Dr. Brian Augustine, DC, and our care team treat back pain, neck pain, and joint problems with short-term, practical care — clear findings, a relief-focused plan, and no long treatment contracts.

It can be tempting to turn to medicine to alleviate repetitive back, neck, and joint pain, whether it’s caused by an auto accident, sitting at a desk, a sports injury, or something else entirely. However, painkillers only relieve the pain temporary, without helping to heal the injury. Chiropractic treatment can have long lasting results in treating back, neck, and joint pain. A basic management plan for low back pain emphasizes a return to normal function. Success depends on a four-stage treatment, starting with reduction of pain and recovery of function, and ending in rehabilitation and reinforcement.

Back Pain

There are many possible reasons for low back pain, but spinal strain and postural fatigue account for 70% of cases not caused by more serious conditions. For example, lifting a heavy object improperly or falling down may cause Immediate back pain. Other reasons may not be so apparent and may take a long time to develop into a painful condition, such as poor sleeping position, standing, and posture.

Finding the Source of Lower Back Pain

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Why am I having low back pain?

What can we do to help you?

This will vary depending on the results of your exam and diagnosis. A basic management plan for low back pain emphasizes a return to normal function. Success depends on a 4-stage treatment

What can we do to help you?

STAGE 1
Reduction of Pain – In the office, we can include pain – relieving treatments, icy/heat applications, bed rest and support.

STAGE 2
Recovery of function – This is the stage that promotes the ability to perform basic daily activities with no increase in pain through recovery of normal muscle tone, joint movement and flexibility, and promotion of nerve root healing. Care in the clinic can include spinal and extremity manipulation, with continued physiotherapy treatments. Care in the clinic can include spinal and extremity manipulation, with continued physiotherapy treatments. Home care might consist of low level exercise and resumption of some daily activities.

STAGE 3
Rehabilitation – Key therapeutic approaches often include continued spinal adjustive manipulation, expanded exercise, postural retraining and use of flexible, individually designed functional orthotics.

STAGE 4
Reinforcement – This stage is characterized by recovery of full, normal, unrestricted activities requiring a continuing prevention program and maintenance treatment visits.

How would functional orthotics help my back? My feet don’t hurt!

Your feet are the foundation of your body and if your feet are not properly supported, you can have problems anywhere form your ankles on up through your neck. Functional orthotics provide a balanced foundation to keep your body stable as you stand, walk or run keeping your entire body in balance and that can help relieve your back pain. Functional orthotics are an investment in good postural health. We can show you how functional orthotics may help you.

What kind of exercise should I be doing?

The goal of lower back exercise therapy is to ultimately restore as much function and range of movement without pain as possible. Our doctors before starting any new routine will see exactly what kind of exercises you should be doing, as the right approach depends entirely on your specific condition. What helps a bulging disc could aggravate a muscle strain. At Augustine Chiropractic, our doctors can thoroughly evaluate your spine and prescribe a personalized, targeted exercise and rehabilitation protocol tailored specifically to your recovery goals.

How Does Chiropractic Care Help?

The chiropractic care provider can provide neck pain relief with careful adjustments to the neck as well as the spinal column. The soft tissues are manipulated very gently and carefully so as to allow for natural healing while the range of motion is enhanced. When the neck and spine are aligned correctly, pain relief is achieved much more easily and more rapidly. Physical therapy modalities may also be helpful for extra pain relief.

Neck Pain

Why Does Neck Pain Happen?

There are many different causes of neck pain. For many people, neck pain is the result of muscle strain and muscle tension. This often happens in people who have poor posture habits, people who sleep with their neck in an odd position, or people who keep their neck rigid for prolonged periods without moving it (such as working at a computer all day without breaks). Injury is one of the most common reasons for neck pain.

During an accident, like a car accident or a sports accident, the soft tissues in the neck are forcibly extended far beyond their normal reach before the neck moves back into position. This sudden back and forth motion creates the neck injury known as whiplash. There are numerous other potential causes of neck pain, including arthritis, fibromyalgia, and spondylosis (cervical disc degeneration) among other things.

Joint Pain

How Does Chiropractic Help with Joint Pain?

Chiropractic care seeks to address joint pain at its root. The chiropractic caregiver will determine the underlying cause of the joint pain so that the issue can be corrected for the long term rather than just treated for the short term. By correcting the problem at its source, the soft tissues around the joint will be able to heal and the normal range of motion can be restored. Some additional pain relief methods may also be helpful for joint pain, including therapeutic massage and moist heat therapy.

When patients suffer from joint pain, they often suffer in more than one area. Chiropractic can address all the areas of joint pain to help a patient get back to wellness again.

What Causes Joint Pain?

Joint pain may have many different possible causes. Some types of joint pain are a result of ligament or tendon injury since those tissues surround the joint. Joint pain is frequently caused by inflammation, due to auto accidents or minor trauma. If not corrected, this can lead to osteoarthritis. Sometimes, joint pain may happen due to the pressure of excess weight. The hip and knee joints are particularly prone to pain from the burden of carrying extra weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What back, neck, and joint problems do you treat in Wesley Chapel?

We care for low back pain, neck pain, joint dysfunction, stiffness, and related problems that can limit daily activity. Care is tailored after an exam and focused on practical relief.

Can chiropractic care help with neck pain?

Yes. Neck pain from strain, poor posture, joint dysfunction, or injury is commonly evaluated and treated with chiropractic care and supportive therapies when appropriate.

What causes low back pain?

Low back pain can come from joint dysfunction, muscle strain, disc-related irritation, posture stress, or injury. We evaluate the cause and recommend a clear, short-term plan when care is appropriate.

Do you treat joint pain without surgery?

Yes. Many joint problems respond to conservative chiropractic care and rehab support. If you need another specialist, we can help guide next steps.

How is care different at Augustine Chiropractic?

We focus on short-term, practical care — explain what we find, what we recommend, and why — so you know the goal of care instead of being locked into long treatment contracts.

Where is Augustine Chiropractic located?

We are at 5317 Village Market Dr, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544. We serve Wesley Chapel and surrounding Pasco County communities. (813) 994-6008 to schedule.

How do I get started as a new patient?

Call (813) 994-6008 or complete a patient form online. If you were in a car accident, use the Auto Injury Intake Form so we can start care within Florida’s PIP timeline when needed.

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