Personalized Chiropractic Care in West Kendall
Back Pain Treatment in West Kendall
Back pain can make it difficult to work, exercise, sleep or enjoy your normal routine. However, the right treatment plan may help you move more comfortably and manage the factors contributing to your symptoms. At Ollet Chiropractic, we first evaluate your condition and then create a personalized plan based on your examination, comfort level and goals.
Personalized Care for Back Pain in Kendall
Back pain is not the same for every patient. For example, it may begin suddenly after lifting, exercising or being involved in an accident. In other cases, it develops gradually because of prolonged sitting, repetitive movement, poor workstation setup or reduced mobility.
Therefore, Dr. Branden Ollet begins by learning about your symptoms, health history and daily activities. Next, your examination helps determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate and which treatment options may best fit your needs.
Additionally, our office is conveniently located at 15118 SW 72nd Street, Miami, FL 33193. We serve patients from West Kendall, Kendall, The Hammocks, Kendale Lakes, Tamiami and nearby Miami communities.
Types of Back Pain We Evaluate
The location and behavior of your pain can provide useful information about the muscles, joints, discs or nerves that may be involved. Therefore, we consider both where your pain begins and whether it travels into another area.
Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain may feel like an ache, tightness or sharp discomfort around the lumbar spine, hips or surrounding muscles. Additionally, it may worsen while bending, standing or sitting.
Upper Back Pain
Upper back pain commonly causes tension or restricted movement between the shoulder blades. Moreover, poor posture and prolonged computer use may contribute to recurring discomfort.
Sciatica and Radiating Pain
Sciatica may cause discomfort that travels from the lower back or buttock into the thigh, leg or foot. In addition, some patients experience tingling, numbness or weakness.
Disc-Related Symptoms
A bulging or herniated disc may cause localized back pain. However, when a nearby nerve becomes irritated, symptoms may also travel into the leg.
Muscle Strains and Spasms
Muscle strains may develop after lifting, exercise or an unexpected movement. As a result, the surrounding muscles may tighten or spasm to protect the affected area.
Recurring Back Stiffness
Recurring stiffness can make sitting, bending, standing or exercising uncomfortable. Furthermore, limited movement may place additional stress on surrounding muscles.
What Can Contribute to Back Pain?
Back pain can have several possible causes. In fact, more than one contributing factor may be present at the same time. Common factors include:
- Prolonged sitting or driving
- Poor workstation or desk ergonomics
- Heavy lifting or improper lifting technique
- Sports injuries and repetitive physical activity
- Muscle strains and soft-tissue irritation
- Joint stiffness or restricted spinal movement
- Bulging or herniated discs
- Sciatic nerve irritation
- Falls or auto-accident injuries
- Reduced core strength or flexibility
- Age-related changes within the spine
Because symptoms alone do not always reveal the underlying cause, an examination is important. Therefore, we consider your health history, movement and physical findings before recommending the next step.
Symptoms That May Accompany Back Pain
Back problems do not always cause pain in only one location. Instead, symptoms may vary depending on whether muscles, joints, discs or nerves are involved.
- A dull ache or sharp pain in the lower or upper back
- Stiffness after waking up or sitting for a long time
- Pain when bending, twisting, lifting or standing
- Muscle tightness or spasms
- Reduced range of motion
- Pain that travels into the buttock or leg
- Tingling or numbness in the leg or foot
- Discomfort that worsens during certain activities
- Difficulty finding a comfortable sleeping position
For this reason, tell us where your symptoms begin, where they travel and which activities make them better or worse. These details can then help guide your examination.
How We Approach Back Pain Treatment
There is no single treatment plan that is right for every patient. Instead, recommendations depend on your examination, comfort level, diagnosis and personal goals.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractic adjustments use controlled movement or pressure to address joints that are not moving comfortably. However, the technique and amount of force are adjusted according to your condition and preferences.
Gentle Mobilization
Some patients prefer a lower-force approach. Therefore, gentler joint-mobilization techniques may be considered when traditional adjustments are not preferred or appropriate.
Spinal Decompression
When appropriate, non-surgical decompression may be considered for certain disc-related or nerve-related symptoms. Nevertheless, decompression is not automatically recommended for every type of back pain.
Therapeutic Massage and Soft-Tissue Care
Muscles commonly tighten around a painful or restricted area. Consequently, therapeutic massage and other soft-tissue techniques may be used to address tension, trigger points and guarded movement.
Stretching and Mobility Exercises
In addition to in-office care, targeted exercises may improve flexibility and movement control. As a result, everyday activities may gradually become easier to perform.
Posture and Ergonomic Guidance
Daily habits may repeatedly place stress on the back. Therefore, we may discuss sitting position, workstation setup, lifting mechanics and other practical adjustments.
Related Back-Pain Services
Your care may involve one service or a combination of approaches. For example, some patients may benefit from chiropractic care and massage, while others may require decompression or home exercises.
What to Expect During Your First Visit
- First, we review your health history. We discuss when your symptoms began, previous injuries, medical conditions and activities that affect your pain.
- Next, we perform an examination. Your visit may include posture, movement, range-of-motion, strength, orthopedic or neurological checks when appropriate.
- Then, we determine whether further evaluation is needed. Imaging is not required for every patient. However, we will explain the appropriate next step when your history or examination indicates that additional testing may help.
- Afterward, we discuss our findings. Dr. Ollet will explain whether chiropractic care appears appropriate and which treatment options may be considered.
- Finally, we create a personalized treatment plan. The frequency and duration of care depend on your condition and response. Therefore, we do not assume every patient needs the same schedule.
Back Pain After a Car Accident
Back pain may develop immediately after a collision. However, some symptoms become more noticeable several hours or days later. A sudden impact can affect spinal joints, discs, muscles and other soft tissues even when vehicle damage appears minor.
Therefore, seek prompt medical attention for severe symptoms or signs of a serious injury. For non-emergency musculoskeletal symptoms, our team can perform an evaluation and determine whether chiropractic or supportive therapy may be appropriate.
Additionally, you can learn more about our car accident injury treatment in Kendall .
When Back Pain Requires Urgent Medical Attention
Most back pain is not an emergency. However, certain symptoms may indicate a condition that requires immediate medical evaluation.
- New loss of bladder or bowel control
- Numbness around the groin or saddle area
- Severe or rapidly worsening weakness in a leg
- Back pain after a major fall or traumatic injury
- Fever, chills or signs of infection
- Unexplained weight loss
- Severe abdominal or chest pain
- Symptoms that feel life-threatening
Therefore, call 911 or visit an emergency department when you believe you may be experiencing a medical emergency.
Why Choose Ollet Chiropractic?
Individual Evaluation
First, we evaluate your symptoms, movement and health history. As a result, recommendations are based on your needs rather than a standard plan used for every patient.
Multiple Treatment Options
Depending on your condition, care may include adjustments, decompression, massage, exercises or ergonomic recommendations. Additionally, your plan may change as your symptoms improve.
Convenient West Kendall Office
Our clinic is located in West Kendall. Therefore, we are conveniently positioned to serve patients throughout Kendall and nearby Miami communities.
Bilingual Assistance
Clear communication is important during treatment. For that reason, our office provides assistance in both English and Spanish.
Additionally, you can learn more about Dr. Branden Ollet and our chiropractic office .
Frequently Asked Questions About Back Pain Treatment
Can a chiropractor help with lower back pain?
Chiropractic care may be appropriate for certain types of mechanical or musculoskeletal lower-back pain. However, an examination is needed before determining whether it is suitable for your symptoms.
Will I receive an adjustment during my first visit?
That depends on your health history and examination findings. In some cases, treatment may begin during the first visit. However, additional information or evaluation may sometimes be needed first.
Do I need an X-ray before receiving chiropractic treatment?
Not every patient requires imaging. Instead, Dr. Ollet considers your symptoms, examination and injury history before determining whether an X-ray or other imaging is appropriate.
How many visits will I need?
There is no universal number of visits. For example, treatment recommendations may vary based on the cause of your symptoms, how long they have been present and how you respond to care.
Is chiropractic treatment painful?
Treatment should be adapted to your comfort level. Although some people experience temporary soreness following manual treatment, others do not. Therefore, tell Dr. Ollet about any discomfort so the technique can be modified.
Can you help with sciatica?
We evaluate patients with back pain that travels into the buttock or leg. Because several conditions can cause similar symptoms, we first work to determine what may be irritating the nerve.
Can massage be combined with chiropractic care?
Yes, therapeutic massage may sometimes be included to address muscle tightness or guarded movement. However, the combination of services depends on your individual treatment plan.
Do you treat back pain after car accidents?
Yes, our office evaluates musculoskeletal back pain following auto accidents. Nevertheless, patients with emergency symptoms or suspected serious injuries should seek immediate medical attention first.
Where is Ollet Chiropractic located?
Ollet Chiropractic is located at 15118 SW 72nd Street, Miami, FL 33193 in West Kendall. Additionally, we serve patients from Kendall, The Hammocks, Kendale Lakes and surrounding Miami areas.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Finally, you can call (786) 536-5081 or use our online appointment portal to request a visit.
Schedule a Back Pain Evaluation in West Kendall
Back pain can interfere with work, exercise and everyday movement. Therefore, consider scheduling an evaluation at Ollet Chiropractic to learn which treatment options may be appropriate for you.