Back Pain Relief in Lemont, IL
Stop working around it.
Back pain is common, but it is not something you have to live with. We find what is actually driving it and correct it, instead of masking it visit after visit.
Find the source, then correct it
Most back pain is not random. It is a spine that has lost normal alignment or motion, irritating the joints, discs, muscles, and nerves around it. Painkillers quiet the signal; they do not fix what set it off.
Dr. Filippini starts with a thorough exam, explains what he finds in plain language, and builds a plan around it: specific adjustments to restore motion, plus soft tissue work or shockwave therapy when the tissue around the spine needs attention too.
For disc-related back pain, that exam draws on his post-graduate training in the McKenzie Method: repeated test movements find the direction that settles your symptoms, and that movement becomes part of your treatment and your homework.
- Sudden strains and "I just bent over" tweaks
- Chronic, years-old low back pain
- Upper back and mid-back tension from posture
- Pain that radiates into the hip or leg
"My knees and back started to feel much better."
"I had problems with my knees and back for a while. I started with shockwave therapy and my knees and back started to feel much better. I could not be happier with the results."
Joanne V.
Back pain questions, answered
How soon will my back pain improve?
Many patients feel meaningful relief within the first few visits. The full timeline depends on the cause and how long it has been building. After your exam you will get a realistic, personalized estimate.
What is causing my back pain?
It could be a joint that has lost normal motion, an irritated disc, tight or scarred soft tissue, or a mix. The exam is built to find the actual source rather than guess, so treatment targets the right thing.
Do I need imaging or a referral?
No referral is needed to be seen. Imaging is used only when the exam suggests it would change your care.
Can you help chronic back pain, not just new injuries?
Yes. Long-standing back pain that has not responded to rest is exactly where a cause-first plan, often combining adjustments with shockwave therapy or IASTM, tends to help most.
Find out what's really causing your back pain
One exam is the difference between chasing the ache and fixing it. Call the office to get started.