Back Pain Treatment in Houston
It not only compromises your ability to perform routine tasks like sitting, sleeping, or other activities but also results in lost wages due to absence from work, harms your family and relationships, and prevents you from having a fun and fulfilling life experience.
With Dr. Brett Franson, experience a precise approach to eliminating your back pain by restoring lost function, mobility, and improving overall health that will help you regain control of your life.
Whole-Person Approach and Treatment Plan
With nearly 30 years of experience in chiropractic care, Dr. Franson offers a whole-person approach to acute and chronic pain arising from various physiological factors.
He believes that the body is one whole unit comprised of the mind, emotions, and the physical body. With this in mind, his treatment plan provides a comprehensive evaluation, followed by a particular manual approach that helps restore your function, allowing you to begin noticing relief quickly and progressively.
What Are the Causes of Back Pain?
The spine is a complex structure comprising of joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, discs, and most importantly, the nerves. All of these structures must work together in harmony for you to experience normal function. However, overwhelming stress, whether it be just physical, or even psychological and emotional, can cause a disruption to the harmonious function of your spine and nerve system. Once this disruption occurs and begins to cause damage, pain is the natural outcome.
At Franson Chiropractic, we strive to diagnose the underlying cause of your back pain. Compared to traditional pain remedies or medicine chiropractic care is non-toxic, non-invasive, non-surgical, safe, and highly effective.
Strains/Sprains
Excess activity may cause the muscles and ligaments in your spine, as well as other parts of your body, to stretch too far, become overworked, and even get small tears. As a result, there is swelling, pain, and stiffness in the affected area.
Although many simple and minor strains and sprains don’t actually require much, if any real treatment, the forces necessary to cause such an injury can cause your spine to ‘lock up.’ This loss of function inhibits the normal healing processes, and unlocking those structures can help in returning function to normal, thereby promoting the healing process.
Stress
Whether it is work-related or personal, excessive stress can cause your muscles and other tissues to tighten, and for you to feel overwhelmed. Stress distorts your body and mind and wreaks havoc on both. But when it’s released and integrated into your system, your body can use it to improve and even get stronger.
Herniated Disc
When there’s a rupture of the cartilaginous cushions between the bones of the spine, we call this a disc herniation. It can irritate the nerves and cause weakness, pain, or numbness. You can find a more in-depth description of herniated discs on this website under the section Herniated Disc.
Vertebral Subluxation
When overwhelming stress causes a loss of normal function in your spine, it affects your nerves, fundamentally altering the connection between your body and brain.
Therefore, our goal is to help you get back what you have lost – normal function. With normal function comes healing, and with healing, your pain goes away all on its own, naturally, safely and appropriately.
Watch out for the following symptoms:
- Persistent back pain even during resting or lying down
- Cramps
- Muscle tightness
- Sudden pain
- Sore back
- Difficulty in standing, walking or sitting
- Pain in the legs or knees
Chiropractic Care in Houston with Dr. Brett Franson
Spinal adjusting is an art form. Here at Franson Chiropractic, Dr. Franson believes in gentle, quick precision. Every person deserves treatment as though they were a member of our family. We offer treatment with ease, respect, expertise, and a deep reverence for the human being that you are.
Steps in Your Treatment:
We begin with a comprehensive Q & A to discover what is really going on with you, followed by a thorough analysis of your neuro-spinal system. It includes a postural analysis with a full range of motion testing, spinal and nerve function testing, as well as strength and balance checks.
After the exam, we analyze your stress patterns and provide an individualized care plan.
Next, we deliver sessions of gentle and precise spinal adjustments to restore lost function and release the stress in your nervous system.
You will also receive:
- Lifestyle counseling
- Postural and behavioral habit modification
- Physical activity recommendations
- A free Human Body Owner’s Manual that includes simple ideas for wellness like eating sensibly, getting ample rest, going for a walk, etc.
Dr. Franson focuses on finding the stress and liberating it. Each session helps you unload and heal so that your system can resume functioning normally again.
Call 281-701-1596 to Make Your Appointment!
Frequently Asked Questions About Back Pain
Can a chiropractor help with lower back pain versus upper back pain?
Yes, Dr. Franson treats lower, mid, and upper back pain, and the care is tailored to where the trouble sits. Lower back complaints often tie back to the hips, pelvis, and how you sit or lift, while upper back tension tends to track with posture and desk work. He evaluates the whole spine so the right region gets the right attention.
How do I know if my back pain is from a muscle or a nerve?
Muscle pain usually feels like a dull ache, tightness, or soreness that stays near the back itself, while nerve-related pain may travel into the legs and bring numbness, tingling, or weakness. Dr. Franson uses spinal and nerve function testing during your exam to help tell the two apart. That assessment guides the care plan rather than guessing.
Why does my back hurt more after lifting or bending?
Lifting and bending load the spine and surrounding muscles, and poor form can overstretch tissues or lock up the joints in your back. When those joints stop moving well, the area can feel stiff and sore for days. Dr. Franson looks at how your spine is moving and works to restore that motion gently.
Can poor posture cause ongoing back pain?
Yes, posture that keeps your spine in a strained position for hours can keep back muscles overworked and irritated. Long stretches at a desk, in a car, or on a phone are common culprits for Houston commuters and office workers. Dr. Franson includes postural habit guidance so the relief has a better chance of lasting.
Do I need an appointment to be seen for back pain?
No, Franson Chiropractic is a walk-in clinic and no appointment is needed. You can come in during open hours and be seen for your back pain the same day. If you prefer to call ahead with a question first, the number is (281) 701-1596.
Where is your back pain clinic located?
Franson Chiropractic is at 1652 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77077, in the Energy Corridor area on the west side of Houston. The clinic is convenient for patients in Westchase, Briar Forest, Memorial, and the George Bush Park and Eldridge area. Parking is on site and walk-ins are welcome.
What are your hours for walk-in back pain visits?
The clinic is open Monday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can walk in any time during those hours without booking ahead. For questions about timing on a given day, call (281) 701-1596.
How much does a chiropractic adjustment for back pain cost?
A chiropractic adjustment is $49. There is no appointment required, so you can walk in, be seen, and get treated at that straightforward rate. If you have questions about your visit before coming in, call (281) 701-1596.
How long has Dr. Franson been treating back pain?
Dr. Brett Franson has more than 30 years of experience in chiropractic care. He uses gentle, precise adjustments and focuses on finding the stress in your spine and releasing it. Many patients begin to notice relief progressively, though everyone responds differently.
Affordable Back Pain Care in Houston
You should not have to overpay for relief from back pain. At Franson Chiropractic, every adjustment is $49, with no insurance required and no appointment. Walk in during open hours, Monday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Dr. Brett Franson, who has more than 30 years of experience, will check the source of the problem and provide gentle care the same day.
How much does treatment for back pain cost?
A chiropractic adjustment is $49 at Franson Chiropractic, with no membership and no contract, and you do not need insurance. See our affordable chiropractor page for details.
Can I walk in for back pain without an appointment?
Yes. Franson Chiropractic is a walk-in clinic, so you can come in during open hours for back pain care without booking. Learn more on our walk-in chiropractor in Houston page, or call (281) 701-1596.
Not sure whether to see a chiropractor, visit urgent care, or go to the ER? Read our guide: Walk-In Chiropractor vs Urgent Care vs ER for back and neck pain.
Medical reference: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Back Pain.
New patient? Here is what to expect on your first chiropractic visit.
What You Can Do for Back Pain Before You Come In
Most everyday back pain eases with gentle movement rather than bed rest. Short walks, light stretching, and switching between ice and heat can take the edge off. Try to avoid heavy lifting and long stretches of sitting, and do not stay in one position for hours. If the pain is sharp, spreads down a leg, or is not improving after a week, a chiropractic exam can help find what is driving it.
How long does back pain take to improve?
Many cases of everyday back pain start to feel better within one to four weeks with movement and care. Pain that lingers longer than that, or keeps coming back, is worth having looked at. Dr. Franson can check your spine and movement and build a simple plan to get you back to normal.
When should I see someone about back pain right away?
Get care promptly if your back pain follows a fall or accident, comes with numbness or weakness in a leg, or if you have trouble controlling your bladder or bowels. These can be signs of something that needs attention. For everyday aches and stiffness, you can walk in during open hours.
A walk-in visit is $67 the first time and $49 every visit after, with no insurance and no membership. Walk in Monday through Thursday, 11AM to 5PM. Call (281) 701-1596 or stop by 1652 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston.
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