Understanding your back pain
Back pain can affect everyday activities such as sitting, walking, lifting, or sleeping. It can have several causes, and the location or intensity of pain alone does not tell you what is causing it. An evaluation helps determine whether chiropractic care, another type of care, or further medical assessment may be appropriate.
What to expect from an evaluation
At Advanced Wellness of Mainstreet in Naperville, your visit begins with a discussion of your concerns and goals. Be ready to explain when the pain started, whether an injury was involved, what makes it better or worse, and how it affects your day. Share relevant health history and any leg symptoms directly with the doctor through the practice’s patient process.
The examination is guided by your history and symptoms. Dr. Stacey can explain the findings, whether further testing or referral is needed, and the options appropriate to your situation. Imaging is not automatically needed for every person with back pain.
Discussing next steps
If conservative chiropractic care is appropriate, recommendations are based on your examination and goals. Ask what the proposed care involves, how progress will be reviewed, and when the plan should be reconsidered. No particular result or number of visits can be promised.
If discomfort travels into your leg, read our information about sciatica. Similar symptoms can have different causes, so a webpage cannot diagnose your condition.
When to seek medical help
Seek emergency medical care for new loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the groin or buttocks, or severe or worsening weakness or numbness in both legs. Do not wait for a chiropractic appointment. This is not a complete list of warning signs.
Back pain after a serious accident or with chest pain also needs emergency medical care. Seek prompt medical advice for pain that starts severely or worsens quickly, or if you feel feverish or generally unwell.
Planning a visit in downtown Naperville
Find out what to expect as a new patient, meet Dr. Stacey Cline, or review office details and directions. Call (630) 428-2000 for scheduling. Keep symptoms and medical history within the practice’s patient process rather than the website’s general inquiry form.