Common Sources of Back Pain

Two areas of the spine are often involved:

• Facet joints
These small, highly sensitive joints located at the back of the spine guide movement and provide stability. When they become restricted or irritated, pain and reduced motion can occur.
• Spinal discs
Discs sit between the vertebrae and act as shock absorbers. Injury or repetitive stress may cause a disc to bulge or change shape, sometimes placing pressure on nearby nerves and triggering pain.

Paths People Often Choose

When back pain strikes, people typically explore a variety of options, including:

• Doing nothing and hoping it resolves on its own
• Extended rest, which can sometimes slow recovery
• Physical therapies that may place stress on joints that aren’t moving well.
• Medications that dull symptoms without correcting the cause
• Surgery, usually considered only when other options fail

Back pain can limit how you move, work, sleep, and enjoy everyday activities. Whether your discomfort is recent or long-standing, early care can help prevent the issue from becoming more severe or chronic.

At Leitner Chiropractic and Massage Therapy, we focus on restoring proper spinal movement, reducing joint and muscle stress, and addressing the underlying source of pain, rather than simply masking symptoms.

📞 Call (603) 772-2558 or contact us online to schedule a back pain evaluation and start moving more comfortably.  The sooner you take action, the sooner relief may begin.