Care at Premier Chiropractic
Back pain chiropractor in Roswell, NM.
When back pain makes getting through the day difficult, start with an evaluation. Dr. Richard Glenn listens to your concerns and discusses whether chiropractic care is appropriate for you at Premier Chiropractic in Roswell.
Understanding your back pain
Let’s get a clearer picture of what’s bothering you.
Lower-back pain, mid-back stiffness and discomfort that comes and goes can affect people differently. Tell Dr. Glenn when it started, what changes it and how it affects your daily routine.
Back pain can have several contributing causes. Your health history and examination help determine which care options fit your needs and whether another type of assessment is needed.
For some adults with low-back pain, spinal manipulation may provide modest improvements in pain and physical function. Your response to treatment and the suitability of an adjustment depend on your individual situation.
Chiropractic care for back pain
Care built around your evaluation.
Dr. Glenn explains his recommendations so you can ask questions about the approach, expected benefits and potential risks before deciding how to proceed.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Premier offers manual adjustments and Activator Chiropractic Adjustments using a handheld instrument. Your evaluation helps Dr. Glenn choose the approach he recommends.
Learn about chiropractic adjustmentsRehabilitation Exercises
When appropriate, your care may include guidance on rehabilitation exercises. Ask which movements fit your needs and how to work them into your routine.
Follow-up and progress
Discuss changes in your comfort and daily activities at follow-up visits. Your response helps guide recommendations and the next steps in your care.
Explore what to expect as a new patient
A few common questions
Questions about back pain care
Can chiropractic care help with lower-back pain?
Spinal manipulation is one option that provides improvements in pain and function for some adults with low-back pain. An evaluation helps determine whether it is appropriate for you. Ask about the benefits and risks of the recommended care.
Will I get adjusted on my first visit?
When appropriate, an adjustment can take place during your first visit after your consultation and examination. Dr. Glenn will explain the approach he recommends before proceeding.
How many visits will I need?
Recommendations depend on your evaluation and response to care. Ask Dr. Glenn about the proposed plan and when your progress will be reviewed.
Do you accept insurance?
Premier Chiropractic does not accept insurance. Please contact our office for current fees and payment questions before your visit.
When does back pain need urgent medical attention?
Seek emergency care for back pain with new bladder or bowel control problems, loss of feeling around your groin, weakness or numbness in both legs, or pain following a serious accident. Get urgent medical advice for back pain with fever or pain that starts suddenly and severely or gets worse quickly.
Further reading: NCCIH’s guide to spinal manipulation , NIAMS’s back pain overview and NHS guidance on back pain and urgent symptoms .
Your next step
Talk with Dr. Glenn about your back pain.
Contact Premier Chiropractic to request an evaluation at our Roswell office. We welcome patients from Dexter, Hagerman and Vaughn who are looking for chiropractic care for back pain.
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