Understand Why Your Lower Back Pain Keeps Coming Back
If lower back pain is making it difficult to work, exercise, sleep, or enjoy daily activities, an AI-Assisted Posture & Pain Assessment can help identify what may be contributing to your symptoms and whether chiropractic care may be appropriate.
Dr. Jason Godo is a chiropractic physician and registered nurse with more than 23 years of clinical experience. He evaluates your symptoms, health history, posture, movement, and neurological findings to help determine what may be contributing to your sciatica symptoms.
Our office serves patients from Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Wrigleyville, Uptown, and nearby Chicago neighborhoods. Same-day visits may be available.
Call our office or complete the appointment form to ask questions and schedule your evaluation.
DO THESE LOWER BACK PAIN SYMPTOMS SOUND FAMILIAR?
Lower back pain can interfere with nearly every aspect of daily life.
Many patients describe:
• Pain when sitting for long periods
• Stiffness getting out of bed
• Pain when bending forward
• Pain after lifting
• Difficulty exercising
• Recurring episodes of lower back pain
• Lower back pain that keeps coming back despite rest
If these symptoms sound familiar, you’re not alone. Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek care in my office.
CAN CHIROPRACTIC HELP LOWER BACK PAIN?
Many cases of lower back pain involve more than just the area where the pain is felt.
Lower back pain may be associated with:
- Joint dysfunction
- Disc irritation
- Muscle imbalance
- Postural stress
- Movement compensation patterns
- Repetitive physical stress
- Reduced mobility
The first step is identifying what may be contributing to your symptoms so an appropriate treatment plan can be developed.
$29 AI-ASSISTED POSTURE & PAIN ASSESSMENT
If you’re experiencing lower back pain, the first step is understanding what may be contributing to your symptoms and why they keep coming back.
Your Assessment Includes:
- Doctor Consultation
• Movement Evaluation
• AI-Assisted Posture & Pain Assessment
• Identification of Movement & Compensation Patterns
• Personalized Recommendations and Next Steps
Same-day treatment is available in most cases if appropriate..
WHY PATIENTS CHOOSE THIS ASSESSMENT?
Many patients are frustrated because they’ve tried stretching, medications, rest, massage, or exercise programs without fully understanding why their symptoms keep returning.
This assessment is designed to help identify factors that may be contributing to your symptoms and provide a clearer understanding of what may be happening.
Patients Choose This Assessment To:
- Understand what may actually be causing the pain
- Get a clearer picture of how their body is functioning
- Learn whether posture and movement patterns may be contributing to symptoms
- Identify movement and compensation patterns that may be affecting recovery
- Gain a better understanding of what may be contributing to recurring symptoms
- Receive honest recommendations and next steps
- Determine whether chiropractic care may be appropriate for their situation
THE 3 MOST COMMON CAUSES OF LOWER BACK PAIN
Lower back pain is a symptom, not a diagnosis.
One of the biggest misconceptions about lower back pain is that everyone has the same problem.
In reality, two people can have very similar symptoms while the underlying causes may be completely different.
While every case is unique, these are three of the most common patterns I see when evaluating patients with lower back pain.
- Joint Dysfunction
- Restricted movement in the joints of the lower back can affect how the body moves and distributes stress. This may lead to stiffness, discomfort, or recurring episodes of pain.
- Disc Irritation
- Changes within a spinal disc may contribute to irritation of nearby tissues and can sometimes make sitting, bending, or certain movements more uncomfortable.
- Movement & Compensation Patterns
- The body is constantly adapting. Sometimes restrictions, weakness, or altered movement patterns in one area can create additional stress elsewhere, including the lower back.
The goal of the evaluation is not simply to identify where the pain is located, but to better understand what may be contributing to it.
HOW DR. GODO APPROACHES LOWER BACK PAIN
When patients come into my office with lower back pain, my goal is not simply to chase symptoms.
I want to understand why those symptoms developed in the first place.
Rather than focusing only on where the pain is felt, I look at how posture, movement patterns, joint function, and compensation patterns may be influencing the problem.
During the evaluation, I assess how your body moves, areas of restriction, and factors that may be contributing to recurring symptoms.
By understanding these relationships, we can often identify factors that may be contributing to recurring symptoms.
My goal is to help patients better understand how posture, movement, and everyday habits may be influencing their symptoms so that treatment recommendations can be tailored to their individual needs.
WHY PATIENTS CHOOSE GODO CHIROPRACTIC
Patients choose Godo Chiropractic because they want a clearer understanding of what may be causing their symptoms – not just temporary relief.
What Makes Our Approach Different?
• Over 23 years treating chiropractic patients
• Focus on identifying underlying causes
• Personalized recommendations
• AI-Assisted Posture & Pain Assessment
• Insurance and payment options reviewed before the visit
• ChiroHealth USA available for qualifying patients
• Same-day treatment available in most cases
WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR FIRST VISIT
Your first visit is designed to help us understand what may be contributing to your symptoms.
During Your Visit We May:
• Review your health history
• Discuss your symptoms
• Evaluate movement patterns
• Assess posture and biomechanics
• Explain our findings
• Discuss treatment options
In most cases, treatment can begin the same day if appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Chiropractic help lower back pain?
Many people seek chiropractic care to address movement restrictions, postural stress, and other factors that may contribute to lower back pain. An evaluation is the best way to determine whether chiropractic care may be appropriate for your situation.
What causes lower back pain?
Lower back pain may be associated with joint dysfunction, disc irritation, muscle imbalance, postural stress, repetitive physical stress, or movement compensation patterns.
What causes lower back pain?
Lower back pain may be associated with joint dysfunction, disc irritation, muscle imbalance, postural stress, repetitive physical stress, or movement compensation patterns.
Can sitting too much cause lower back pain?
Prolonged sitting may increase stress on the muscles and joints of the lower back and may contribute to recurring symptoms.
Do I need an MRI before seeing a chiropractor?
Not every patient needs an MRI before an initial evaluation. Imaging may be recommended when symptoms, examination findings, trauma history, progressive weakness, or other clinical concerns suggest that additional testing is appropriate.
Will I receive treatment during my first visit?
Treatment may begin during the first visit when the examination indicates that chiropractic care is appropriate. If additional testing or referral is needed, Dr. Godo will explain the recommended next step.
How long does sciatica take to improve?
Recovery time varies depending on the cause, severity, duration, activity level, and overall health of the patient. Dr. Godo will discuss expectations after completing the examination.
Can sitting make sciatica worse?
Prolonged sitting can aggravate symptoms for some patients, particularly when certain positions increase pressure or tension around the lower back and sciatic nerve. Dr. Godo may recommend position changes or activity modifications based on your findings.
Can chiropractic care help sciatica during pregnancy?
Some pregnant patients seek chiropractic care for sciatica related to posture, pelvic mechanics, or muscle tension. Care must be adapted to the stage of pregnancy, symptoms, comfort, and medical history.
When should I seek urgent care for sciatica symptoms?
Seek urgent medical evaluation for loss of bladder or bowel control, saddle-area numbness, rapidly worsening weakness, severe symptoms in both legs, major trauma, fever, or other serious changes.
Do you accept insurance?
Coverage depends on your insurance plan, network, and chiropractic benefits. Contact the office with your insurance information so coverage and payment options can be reviewed before your visit.
Are same-day appointments available?
AREAS WE SERVE
Godo Chiropractic is conveniently located at 3118 N. Sheffield Ave., Unit 1S in Chicago, serving patients throughout Chicago’s north side neighborhoods.
- Lakeview
- Lincoln Park
- Wrigleyville
- Northalsted
- Roscoe Village
- Uptown
- River North
- Chicago
If you’re experiencing lower back pain and want a clearer understanding of what may be contributing to your symptoms and why they keep coming back, schedule your $29 AI-Assisted Posture & Pain Assessment today.
Godo Chiropractic proudly serves patients in Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Wrigleyville, and surrounding Chicago neighborhoods.