Chiropractic Care for Back Pain in Anchorage

Back Pain? Chiropractic Care for Relief & Better Mobility

Whole Family Chiropractic provides chiropractic care for back pain in Anchorage, Alaska, including low back pain and discomfort involving the lumbar spine and surrounding musculoskeletal structures.

Your evaluation begins with a review of your symptoms, health history, and previous injuries, followed by an assessment of posture, spinal movement, and function.

These findings help your chiropractor identify factors relevant to your back pain and determine the appropriate care approach.

Based on your evaluation, care may include targeted chiropractic adjustments using Gonstead or Diversified techniques.

When relevant postural or structural concerns are identified, Corrective Chiropractic Care (CBP) may also be considered to support posture and spinal alignment.

Can Chiropractic Care Help With Back Pain?

Chiropractic care may help reduce pain and improve mobility for some people with acute or chronic back pain, particularly when mechanical or musculoskeletal factors are involved.

Back pain concerns commonly evaluated in chiropractic care include:

  • Lower back pain
  • Mid back pain
  • Upper back pain
  • Neck and back pain

When Should You See a Chiropractor for Back Pain?

Consider a chiropractic evaluation when back pain affects your movement or daily activities.

Mechanical back pain may:

  • Start or worsen after lifting or physical activity.

  • Become worse with certain movements or positions.

  • Cause persistent stiffness or tightness.

  • Persist or repeatedly return.

  • Limit bending, twisting, standing, or walking.

When Back Pain May Need Further Medical Evaluation

Seek prompt medical evaluation when back pain occurs with warning signs that may indicate a more serious condition, including:

  • Loss of bladder or bowel control.

  • Numbness in the groin or inner thighs.

  • Sudden or worsening leg weakness.

  • Fever, chills, or unexplained weight loss.

  • Severe pain that persists at rest.

  • Back pain after a serious car accident or hard fall.

Bladder or bowel changes accompanied by saddle numbness (sometimes called saddle anesthesia) or progressive leg weakness may be associated with cauda equina syndrome, a condition requiring immediate emergency care.

Fever with back pain can raise concern for infection, while significant trauma may indicate injuries such as a vertebral fracture.

Depending on the specific warning signs and their severity, the next step may involve contacting your primary care provider, visiting urgent care, or seeking emergency medical attention.

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Your examination findings and goals help guide the type of chiropractic care we recommend for your back pain.

Depending on your needs, your care may involve a traditional or corrective chiropractic approach.

Traditional chiropractic care may include Gonstead or Diversified adjustments when restricted joint movement in the lower or mid back is relevant to your pain.

Gonstead Technique uses a segment-specific approach to target identified restrictions in the spine or pelvis.

Diversified Technique uses manual adjustments to restore motion across restricted spinal joints and improve overall mobility.

Depending on your examination findings, adjustments may be applied to the lumbar or thoracic spine and, when relevant, the sacroiliac joints.

Learn more about Traditional Chiropractic Care →

Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP) focuses on addressing postural and structural findings involving the lumbar spine, thoracic spine, or pelvis when those findings are relevant to your back pain.

We use X-rays to assess spinal alignment and relevant structural relationships.

Based on these findings, corrective care may include Mirror Image® adjustments, corrective exercises, and traction tailored to your needs.

The goal is to improve posture and spinal alignment over time while supporting better spinal function and back pain relief.

Learn more about Advanced Chiropractic Care with CBP →

You do not need to choose an approach before your visit. Your chiropractor will explain your examination findings and recommend the option that best fits your needs and goals.

What to Expect at Your First Visit for Back Pain

Your first visit includes an evaluation to understand your symptoms, identify relevant musculoskeletal findings, and determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate.

We discuss your back pain, health history, daily activities, previous injuries, and goals for care. Your chiropractor may ask whether the pain remains in your back or travels into your buttock or leg. Pain that travels into the leg can sometimes occur with irritation involving the sciatic nerve.

Your chiropractor may assess movement, posture, spinal function, joint mobility, and range of motion. The examination may include a musculoskeletal assessment and neurological screening when indicated by your symptoms.

X-rays may be recommended when your examination indicates a clinical need for imaging. They may be used to assess structural alignment, identify visible degenerative changes, or establish a structural baseline.

After your evaluation, your chiropractor will explain the findings and discuss the recommended approach. A referral may be recommended when the examination indicates a need for medical assessment outside the scope of chiropractic care.

Why Choose Whole Family Chiropractic?

When comparing chiropractors in Anchorage, patients may consider clinical experience, experience serving the local community, patient feedback, and available services.

Serving Anchorage Since 2011

Whole Family Chiropractic has provided in-person chiropractic care to the Anchorage community since 2011, including care for back pain and other musculoskeletal concerns.

30+ Years of Combined Experience

Dr. Jessica and Dr. Ryan Dachowski bring more than 30 years of combined experience providing chiropractic care.

Trusted by Anchorage Patients

Backed by a 4.9 ★ rating from 410+ Google Reviews, our patients consistently highlight our caring staff and welcoming environment.

Complementary Support in One Clinic

When appropriate, therapeutic massage can complement chiropractic care by addressing muscle tension and soft-tissue discomfort related to back pain.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chiropractic care may help relieve back pain, but it cannot guarantee that your pain will completely go away. Outcomes depend on factors such as the cause and severity of your back pain and your response to care.

Depending on your needs, other options may include therapeutic massage, physical therapy, exercise-based rehabilitation, primary care, or other medical treatment. Your evaluation can help determine an appropriate next step.

Yes. We work with applicable insurance plans and can help verify your benefits before your visit. Contact our office to confirm your coverage and estimated out-of-pocket costs.

We serve families throughout Anchorage, Alaska, including Midtown Anchorage, East Anchorage, Lake Otis, Tudor, Dimond, Huffman/O’Malley, and Eagle River.

Contact our Anchorage office or schedule online to book your first visit. We’ll provide the intake information you need before your appointment.

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Whole Family
Chiropractic

600 E. 36th Ave.
Suite 300
Anchorage, AK 99503
907-562-3060

Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday & Friday
8:30am – 6pm

Tuesday & Thursday
2pm – 6pm

Saturday & Sunday
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