Lower back pain is aching, stiffness or sharp pain across the lower back. Getzik Family Chiropractic, a chiropractic and non-surgical spine clinic in Washington, Pennsylvania, treats lower back pain with chiropractic care, spinal decompression and laser therapy. The new patient special is $49 and includes an exam, x-rays and your first adjustment. Call us at (724) 222-2074.
Key facts
Lower back pain is pain anywhere from the bottom of the rib cage to the top of the buttocks. It can be a dull ache, a sharp stab, or stiffness that limits movement.
It can come from the joints of the spine, a disc, the muscles, or a nerve. The examination shows which. A disc or nerve problem often sends pain down a leg, while a joint or muscle problem usually stays in the back.
Lower back pain is often confused with sciatica. Sciatica travels down a leg from nerve pressure. Ordinary lower back pain stays in the back. The examination tells them apart.
The pattern is pain or stiffness in the lower back that may be worse with sitting, bending, or first thing in the morning. It may come on after a specific movement or build up over time.
Red flag symptoms
Seek urgent medical care rather than booking with us if you have any of the following.
We treat lower back pain based on what the examination finds. A joint or muscle problem usually means chiropractic care and laser therapy. A disc or nerve problem often adds spinal decompression. The services below are the ones we use.
How long it takes depends on what is causing the pain and how long it has been there. Some cases ease in a few visits and others take longer. We track your response at each visit and adjust the plan. We do not promise a fixed timeline or a specific outcome.
Lower back pain often starts with the chiropractic new patient special. The $49 new patient special (chiropractic) includes a consultation, an exam, x-rays and your first adjustment. Offer not valid for Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA or other government health plan patients. See our pricing and insurance page for the full breakdown.
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A short rest can help right after a flare-up, but long bed rest usually makes lower back pain worse. Gentle movement like walking helps. We give you specific guidance based on your examination.
It can be, especially if pain runs down a leg. It can also come from a joint or a muscle. The examination and x-rays where needed show what is causing it. We tell you plainly what we find.
If a joint is stiff or restricted, an adjustment to restore its movement often helps. If the cause is a disc or a nerve, the plan may add decompression or laser. The examination guides the plan.
Sitting for long periods, poor posture, lifting with a twist, and being out of condition all add strain. We give you specific guidance on what to do and what to avoid.
The plan works on the cause, not just the pain. We track your response and give you guidance on movement and posture to lower the chance of it returning.
Go to the emergency room if you lose bowel or bladder control, have numbness in the groin, severe leg weakness, or back pain with a fever. Those are red flags that need urgent medical care.
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Individual results vary. Ask us about your specific condition.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Stefan M. Getzik, DC. Last updated September 7, 2026.
Tell us where it hurts and how long it has been going on. After the examination we give you an honest read on what is going on and what it costs. Call us at (724) 222-2074.
