Back Pain That Won't Go Away Isn't Just Inconvenient
It's the thing that makes you hesitate before getting up in the morning. The reason you cut your run short or skip the gym. The nagging ache that starts manageable and quietly takes over more and more of your day.
Most people try to push through it. Rest, a heating pad, maybe some ibuprofen. And for a while, that works well enough. But if your back pain keeps coming back, or never fully went away in the first place, there's usually a reason. Something structural, something muscular, or something in the way you move that keeps setting it off.
That's where chiropractic care comes in: not to mask the pain, but to find what's actually causing it and address it directly.
What Causes Back Pain?
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a healthcare provider, and also one of the most misunderstood. It rarely comes from a single moment, even if it feels that way. More often it's the result of accumulated stress on the spine and surrounding tissues: a joint that's been restricted for months, muscles that have been compensating for a movement imbalance, or soft tissue that never fully healed after a strain.
Common sources of back pain treated at Core Chiropractic include restricted spinal joints and poor segmental movement, muscle tension and soft tissue adhesions, disc-related pain including bulges and herniations, postural strain from prolonged sitting or repetitive movement, and sports and activity-related back injuries.
How Dr. Lindstrom Approaches Back Pain
Dr. John Lindstrom, DC isn't just a chiropractor treating back pain, he's a chiropractor with a B.S. in Exercise Science from St. Ambrose University. That background changes how he practices. He doesn't look at your spine in isolation. He looks at how your whole body moves, where the breakdown is actually happening, and what combination of care will get you lasting results.
A typical care plan for back pain at Core Chiropractic involves chiropractic adjustments to restore proper joint motion and alignment, IASTM soft tissue therapy to address the muscle and connective tissue component that most adjustments alone won't fix, and rehabilitative exercise prescribed specifically for your movement patterns and the underlying cause of your pain.
For patients dealing with disc-related or chronic soft tissue back pain, StemWave shockwave therapy is also available at Core Chiropractic, one of the few clinics in the Waukee area offering this technology.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Step 1: A Real Assessment
Step 2: Treatment
Step 3: A Plan That Makes Sense
What Back Pain Relief Actually Looks Like
- Getting through a full workday without stopping to stretch or shift around in your chair every 20 minutes
- Running, lifting, or playing with your kids without bracing for that familiar twinge
- Waking up without stiffness and actually feeling like your back had a rest overnight
- Understanding what was causing your pain and how to prevent it from coming back
Chiropractic Care/ Stemwave
At Core Chiropractic, we offer everything from simple, effective chiropractic adjustments to advanced therapies like StemWave, IASTM, and custom rehab exercises. Whether you’re looking for quick relief or long-term performance and recovery, our personalized, results-driven approach is what sets us apart.
Dr. John Lindstrom
Book NowFrequently Asked Questions About Back Pain Treatment in Waukee
Yes, and the evidence is strong. Chiropractic care is one of the most well-supported non-surgical treatments for both acute and chronic back pain. It's particularly effective for mechanical back pain, meaning pain that stems from how your spine and surrounding structures are moving, which accounts for the majority of back pain cases.
Many patients notice improvement after their first visit. The timeline for full resolution depends on how long the issue has been present and what's causing it. Dr. Lindstrom will give you a realistic expectation at your initial assessment.
Yes. Chiropractic adjustments are a low-risk treatment for most types of back pain. Dr. Lindstrom also offers gentle, low-force adjustment techniques for patients who prefer a less forceful approach.
Disc-related back pain is something Dr. Lindstrom treats regularly. Depending on the presentation, care may include gentle adjustments, soft tissue work, specific rehabilitative exercises, and StemWave therapy. He'll assess your situation and recommend the appropriate approach.
Yes. Core Chiropractic is in-network with BCBS, United, UMR, Aetna, Cigna, Medicare, Iowa Total Care, Molina, Wellpoint, and more. HSA/FSA is accepted, and competitive self-pay rates are available.
Back Pain Relief Starts Here
Dr. Lindstrom accepts new patients from Waukee, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Clive, and the greater Des Moines area.
