Back Pain or Disc Issues
If back pain, disc problems, or nerve-related symptoms are limiting your movement or quality of life, you deserve more than pain medication or rushed recommendations for surgery. You deserve answers. Our chiropractic and functional medicine doctor in Grand Rapids, MI, delivers a root-cause approach to back pain and disc issues that focuses on healing—not just symptom management.
With over 28 years of experience, Dr. John Owings combines functional medicine, neurological evaluation, and advanced spinal therapies to help patients regain mobility and avoid invasive procedures whenever possible.
Our Back Pain & Disc Issues Program
Our back pain treatment combines targeted spinal therapies, customized nutrition and metabolic support, neurological correction, and advanced spinal decompression therapy. This is not a temporary fix. It’s a comprehensive strategy designed to relieve pressure on spinal discs, improve nerve function, and restore long-term spinal health.Benefits of Back Pain Treatment
Our back pain program helps patients experience meaningful improvements through:
- Reduced back pain and nerve irritation
- Decreased pressure on spinal discs
- Improved spinal mobility and flexibility
- Relief from radiating leg or arm pain
- Enhanced posture and movement patterns
- Reduced reliance on medications or injections
- A personalized plan based on diagnostic findings
Symptoms of Back Pain or Disc Issues
Back and disc-related conditions may involve:
- Chronic or acute back pain
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Sciatic pain or radiating leg discomfort
- Numbness or tingling in the extremities
- Muscle tightness or spasms
- Reduced flexibility or stiffness
- Pain with sitting, bending, or lifting
- Weakness or instability
Before-and-After Back Pain Treatment
Before Treatment
- Daily back pain that limits activity
- Dependence on pain medications
- Difficulty sitting, standing, or bending
- Radiating pain or nerve symptoms
- Fear that surgery is the only option
- Frustration from short-term relief strategies
After Treatment
- Reduced pain and nerve pressure
- Improved mobility and flexibility
- Better posture and spinal support
- Increased comfort during daily activities
- Greater confidence in movement
- A long-term plan for spinal health
Back Pain FAQ
What is spinal decompression therapy?
Spinal decompression is a non-surgical therapy designed to gently relieve pressure on spinal discs, allowing nutrients and oxygen to support healing.
Can spinal decompression help disc herniations or bulges?
Yes. Many patients with disc issues experience significant relief and functional improvement through decompression when used appropriately.
Is this a drug-free and surgery-free option?
Yes. Our approach focuses on non-invasive solutions whenever possible.
Schedule Our 12-Point Functional Exam
If you’re ready to reduce pain, restore mobility, and finally understand what’s driving your back or disc issues, schedule a 12-point functional exam with our chiropractic and functional medicine doctor in Grand Rapids, MI. Call the Advanced Integrative Health Center at (616) 453-0600 today and take the first step toward lasting spinal relief and improved quality of life.

