Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek healthcare, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Many people are told to rest, stretch it out, or rely on pain medications—only to find their symptoms keep coming back.

At Superior Chiropractic & Rehab in Glen Carbon, IL , we take a different approach. The most effective way to treat back pain isn’t just chiropractic adjustments or exercise—it’s the combination of chiropractic care and targeted rehabilitation exercises .

Most back pain does not come from serious injury or structural damage. In many cases, it’s caused by:

• Poor spinal movement

• Muscle imbalances

• Loss of spinal stability

• Disc irritation or bulging

• Deconditioning and fear of movement

X-rays and MRIs often show disc bulges or degeneration, but research consistently shows these findings are common—even in people without pain. Pain is more about how the spine moves and how well it’s supported , not just what an image shows.

Chiropractic adjustments restore normal joint motion to the spine. When spinal joints become stiff or restricted, surrounding muscles tighten, nerves become irritated, and movement becomes painful.

• Improve spinal mobility

• Reduce joint stiffness

• Decrease nerve irritation

• Improve movement confidence

• Reduce pain and muscle guarding

Adjustments help calm the nervous system and improve how the spine moves—but movement alone isn’t enough for long-term relief.

Once spinal motion improves, the body needs to learn how to stabilize and control that motion . This is where rehabilitation exercises play a critical role.

Rehab focuses on:

• Strengthening deep core muscles (like the multifidus and transversus abdominis)

• Improving hip and pelvic control

• Restoring coordination and stability

• Preventing future flare-ups

Without rehab, the spine often falls back into the same dysfunctional patterns—leading to recurring pain.

Many people try:

• Stretching through pain

• Resting for weeks

• Passive treatments only

• Generic exercise programs

These approaches may temporarily reduce symptoms, but they fail to address why the pain started in the first place .

Back pain recovery requires:

1. Restoring movement

2. Improving stability

3. Gradually building strength and confidence

That’s why combining chiropractic care and rehab is the most effective approach.

When chiropractic adjustments and rehab exercises are used together, patients experience:

• Faster pain relief

• Better movement quality

• Reduced risk of reinjury

• Improved strength and confidence

• Long-term results instead of short-term fixes

At Superior Chiropractic & Rehab , every treatment plan is individualized. We don’t just treat pain—we teach patients how to move better so pain doesn’t return.

• Low back pain

• Disc bulges and disc herniations

• Sciatica

• Chronic back pain

• Postural-related pain

• Sports and lifting injuries

Whether your pain is recent or something you’ve dealt with for years, combining chiropractic adjustments with rehab gives you the best chance at lasting relief.

If you’re tired of temporary fixes and want a proven, evidence-based approach to back pain, Superior Chiropractic & Rehab is here to help.

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