Condition & Care Guide

Back Pain

For three generations, our family has helped St. Louis families overcome back pain, recover their independence, and return to active living without surgery.

Understand Your Pain

Your lower back supports most of your body weight and controls complex bending and twisting. When vertebrae misalign or discs become damaged, nerves are compressed, leading to severe discomfort and muscle guarding. St. Louis Medical Center diagnoses the exact origin of your lumbar pain rather than just treating the surface symptoms.

Common Warning Signs

Dull, aching pain confined to the lower back area

Sharp, shooting pain that radiates down into the hips or legs

Inability to stand upright or sit comfortably for extended periods

Morning stiffness that limits basic bending and reaching movements

Muscle spasms across the lumbar region or along the spine

Our Treatment Approach

We focus on restoring mobility and relieving joint pressure through non-invasive techniques:

Precise Chiropractic Adjustments

Gentle spinal manipulations by our experienced chiropractors to restore joint alignment, alleviate nerve compression, and reduce localized inflammation.

Spinal Decompression Therapy

Advanced traction technology that stretches the spine, generating negative pressure within the discs to pull herniated material back in place and relieve sciatic pressure.

Active Rehabilitation & Stabilization

Supervised strengthening and mobility exercises focused on reinforcing your core and lower back muscles to prevent future re-injury.

Clinical Care Quality

Evaluations and treatments are run directly by Dr. David Sciortino and our clinical chiropractic care team.