Lower Back Pain
Evaluation of spinal, muscular, and postural contributors to lower back pain for a targeted care plan.
VAL Chiropractic · San Jose, CA
Lower Back Pain Treatment in San Jose
Lower back pain is one of the most common conditions Dr. Nguyen treats in San Jose — from desk-related aches to sciatica, lower cross syndrome, and injury recovery.
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Sciatica
Assessment and care for sciatic nerve pain traveling from the lower back through the glutes and legs.
Lower Cross Syndrome
Addressing the muscle imbalance pattern — tight hip flexors, weak glutes — behind many chronic back problems.
Posture & Mobility
Identifying how posture and movement patterns contribute to your pain and working to address the root cause.
Lower Back Pain in San Jose
Lower back pain is one of the most prevalent complaints Dr. Nguyen sees at VAL Chiropractic. Whether it's a dull ache from long hours at a desk, sharp pain after an injury, or radiating discomfort from sciatica — lower back pain has many potential causes and rarely has a single simple fix.
Dr. Nguyen's approach begins with a thorough evaluation to identify the contributing factors, which may include lumbar spinal dysfunction, muscle imbalances, postural habits, or nerve involvement.
Lower back pain is often connected to muscle imbalances, postural habits, and lifestyle factors — not just injury. Addressing the root cause may help prevent recurrence.
Common Causes of Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar spinal dysfunction — restricted or hypermobile segments affecting movement and nerve function
- Muscle strains — acute or chronic overload of the lumbar muscles and ligaments
- Disc irritation — disc bulges or herniations that may compress nearby nerves
- Sciatica — sciatic nerve irritation causing pain, numbness, or tingling into the glutes and legs
- Lower cross syndrome — tight hip flexors and weak glutes creating a pattern of strain on the lumbar spine
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction — pain at the junction of the sacrum and pelvis, often felt in the low back or glutes
How Chiropractic Care May Help
Dr. Nguyen develops personalized care plans that may include lumbar spinal adjustments, soft tissue work, and postural or movement guidance. The approach aims to address the contributing factors to your pain — not just provide temporary relief. Individual results vary, and Dr. Nguyen will discuss realistic expectations during your evaluation.
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Lower Back Pain FAQs
Can chiropractic help with lower back pain?
Chiropractic care may help address the spinal, muscular, and postural factors contributing to lower back pain. Dr. Nguyen evaluates the root cause and develops an individualized care plan. Individual results vary.
What is lower cross syndrome?
Lower cross syndrome is a pattern of muscle imbalances — tight hip flexors and lower back muscles combined with weak glutes and abdominals — that can contribute to lower back pain and poor posture.
Do you treat sciatica?
Yes. Sciatica — pain that travels along the sciatic nerve from the lower back into the glutes and legs — is one of the conditions Dr. Nguyen commonly evaluates and treats.
Dealing with Lower Back Pain? Let's Talk.
VAL Chiropractic is located at 3239 South White Road, San Jose, CA 95148. New patients welcome. Same-week appointments may be available.
Call (408) 532-1139