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Back Pain Treatment & Relief in Miami Lakes

Optimize Health Chiropractic Center

Back Pain Treatment & Relief in Miami Lakes

Reviewed by Dr. Denis Chang, DC — Nov 3, 2026

We find the root cause of your back pain and create a custom plan that helps you heal, move better, and get back to doing what you love.

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A plan for the pain you feel — and the cause behind it.

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Find The Root Cause

We start with a thorough exam to uncover what’s really causing your back pain.

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Custom Care Plan

You’ll get a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs, goals, and lifestyle.

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Preventative Care

We help you stay pain-free with strategies to prevent future injuries and flare-ups.

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Restore Movement

Our goal is to restore mobility, strength, and confidence so you can live without limits.

Evaluate

We assess your spine, movement, and lifestyle.

Adjust

Targeted chiropractic care to help relieve pain.

Strengthen

Rebuild strength and stability to support healing.

Maintain

Ongoing visits to check how you are doing.

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Ready to feel better?

Relief starts with the right care. Let’s help you get back to feeling more like yourself.

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Understanding Back Pain

What Causes Back Pain?

Back pain can come from many sources. Finding the cause is the first step, and care from there may help symptoms ease for longer. Back pain that began after a car accident is covered on our car accident injury care page.

Poor Posture

Sitting or standing with poor posture puts stress on your spine and muscles.

Muscle Strain

Overuse or injury can lead to strained muscles and inflammation.

Herniated Discs

Discs can bulge or rupture, pressing on nerves and causing pain.

Stress & Tension

Stress can lead to muscle tension that contributes to chronic back pain.

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Chiropractic Care That Works

How We Help

Chiropractic care addresses the root cause of back pain, not just the symptoms. Our approach is natural, effective, and personalized. Back pain care may combine adjustments with intersegmental traction or spinal decompression; if your back pain started after a fall or crash, see car accident injury care. For tendon or soft-tissue pain, we may also use radial and focused shockwave therapy after your exam. If the exam supports it, a MedRay Class 4 laser may ease pain in the muscles around the spine.

  • Spinal adjustments to help reduce pain and improve mobility.

  • Soft tissue therapy to help release tension and inflammation.

  • Corrective exercises to strengthen and support your spine.

  • Lifestyle guidance to help prevent future pain.

Our Treatment Approach

A common pattern

Low back pain

Low back pain is pain in the lumbar spine, between the lower ribs and the top of the hips. It is the area most people mean when they say their back hurts. The pain may stay in the back, or it may travel into the buttock, thigh, or foot.

It is not one condition. A muscle strain, a stiff joint, a herniated or bulging disc, and a pinched nerve can feel alike at the start. Sciatica is the name for pain that follows the sciatic nerve into the leg. The first job of the visit is to sort which of those fits, not to treat every low back the same way.

We start with your history and a physical exam: where it hurts, what started it, and what changes it, plus strength, reflexes, and sensation when the pain travels. Digital X-rays are used when bone alignment or disc-space height would change the plan. An X-ray does not show the disc or the nerve itself.

Care may include chiropractic adjustments. For some people the exam also supports non-surgical spinal decompression or intersegmental traction. Those are options to consider, not a promise of a result, and they are skipped when urgent medical care is the right next step.

Loss of bowel or bladder control, or weakness in a leg that is getting worse, needs an emergency department the same day. Do not wait for an office visit.

Who this page is for

People with pain in the low back, mid back, or pain that started after a fall or a long day of sitting, seen at the Miami Lakes office. The page is a guide to the exam, not a label for your case.

What a visit involves

A first visit covers where the pain is, what changes it, and how you move. The exam looks at posture, joints, and nerves. X-rays are used when they would change the plan.

How back pain care fits with other services

The plan may include chiropractic care, spinal decompression for a disc, myofascial release for tight soft tissue, or radial and focused shockwave therapy when the pain is in a tendon. A disc injury is looked at on its own page. How decompression compares with surgery is on the decompression vs. surgery page. Leg pain that travels is discussed on the sciatica page. A crash is discussed on the auto accident care page.

When to see a medical doctor instead

If back pain comes with a fever, unexplained weight loss, or pain after a major accident that has not been checked in an emergency setting, see a medical doctor first. This office refers you when the exam shows that is the right next step. Call 786-931-8333 for the Miami Lakes visit when an office exam is appropriate.

Back Pain 101

Learn More About Back Pain

Education empowers better decisions. Explore causes, treatments, and tips to help you take control of your back health.

The Causes of Chronic Back Pain

Chronic back pain may have a different set of causes from acute back pain. In some cases, the initial cause of the pain was never correctly identified and treated. This can lead to a condition called chronicity, where back pain becomes a long-term problem with few relief options.

Some common causes of chronic back pain include:

  • Arthritis — Arthritis may be the source of the pain or it might develop over time due to joint damage from not treating the original issue.
  • Nerve conditions — Damage from poor posture or injury can impact nerves in your lower spine, especially if you have herniated discs or pinched nerves.
  • Structural problems — Spinal fractures, herniated discs, and other spine-related issues may require treatment over time to help keep the pain under control.
Disc Bulge & Herniation Treatment

A disc bulge is a common cause of low back pain, and it occurs when the soft inner substance of an intervertebral disc pushes against a thin outer wall. This can cause lower back pain due to compression on nearby nerves and tissues. A herniated disc is a more serious condition that happens when the thin outer walls are compromised, resulting in a portion of the disc’s contents pushing outside the affected area.

In both cases, chiropractic treatment can help support your symptoms. The first step involves identifying which region is causing your back pain so that your doctor can build an effective treatment plan for you.

Subluxation Treatment in Miami Lakes

When your spine is out of alignment, it can lead to muscle strain or pressure on your joints and nervous system. This affects the way your brain interacts with certain regions and can cause pain and discomfort in your back and other parts of your body.

Subluxations occur when a joint has lost its normal range of motion due to injury or some other factor that impairs proper spinal function. Over time, this abnormal movement causes wear and tear that can lead to arthritis and chronic low back pain.

At Optimize Health Chiropractic Center in Miami Lakes, we’ve been helping patients with subluxation for years. We’ll perform a complete health assessment so we can determine which areas need treatment first. Our goal is to help restore mobility as quickly as possible so you can get back to your regular activities.

Back Pain & Stress

Stress can play a major role in your back pain, and it oftentimes exacerbates a pre-existing condition. Learning how to manage your stress through relaxation techniques or other effective methods can help you avoid worsening pain that prevents you from engaging in normal activities.

Managing stress can have a big impact on your life, but it can be difficult to find the time or energy to incorporate stress management into your daily schedule. This is where having a chiropractor in Miami Lakes that specializes in holistic methods can make a difference.

Chiropractic Care for Back Pain

If you’re experiencing back pain, you might assume you should take ibuprofen or use heat packs. While these methods may provide temporary relief, they don’t address the root cause of your pain.

A more effective way to help ease chronic back pain is through active chiropractic care that supports spinal function and mobility. At Optimize Health Chiropractic Center in Miami Lakes, we’ll perform a complete health assessment so we can determine which areas need treatment first. Once our doctor identifies your issue, they’ll create an individualized treatment plan for you with long-term goals in mind.

You don’t have to live with back pain. Give us a call today and schedule your chiropractic appointment and get on the path to feeling like yourself again.

FAQ: Your Back Pain Questions Answered
What Causes Back Pain?

Back pain can be caused by poor posture, spinal misalignments, herniated discs, sciatica, muscle strains, arthritis, or injuries. At Optimize Health Chiropractic Center in Miami Lakes, FL, Dr. Denis Chang identifies the root cause of back pain to create a customized treatment plan.

Can Chiropractic Care Help With Back Pain?

Yes, chiropractic care is one option for back pain. At Optimize Health Chiropractic Center, we use gentle spinal adjustments, decompression, and soft tissue therapy to help relieve pain and restore mobility for patients in Miami Lakes.

When Should I See A Chiropractor For Back Pain?

You should see a chiropractor if back pain lasts more than a few days, keeps coming back, or includes symptoms like numbness, tingling, or shooting pain. At Optimize Health Chiropractic Center, Dr. Denis Chang helps patients in Miami Lakes find long-term relief before pain becomes chronic.

What Treatments Are Available For Back Pain?

Back pain treatment may include chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression, intersegmental traction, corrective exercises, and lifestyle recommendations. Patients in Miami Lakes searching for “back pain treatment near me” often choose Optimize Health Chiropractic Center for natural care.

Is Chiropractic Treatment Safe For Back Pain?

For most people, chiropractic care is a low-risk, non-invasive option for back pain. Dr. Denis Chang starts with a history and exam and uses gentle techniques. We refer you to a medical doctor when the symptoms need medical care first.

How Long Does It Take To See Results From Chiropractic Back Pain Treatment?

Many patients notice improvement after just a few visits, while chronic conditions may take longer. At Optimize Health Chiropractic Center, we create personalized plans to help patients in Miami Lakes, FL, get lasting back pain relief.

How Much Does Back Pain Treatment Cost In Miami Lakes, FL?

The cost of back pain treatment depends on the severity of your condition and the recommended care plan. At Optimize Health Chiropractic Center, the fee is explained after the exam. Care may help patients in Miami Lakes.

Will I need X-rays for back pain?

X-rays are taken only when they would change the plan, such as when bone alignment or disc-space height matters. An X-ray does not show the disc or the nerve itself.

How long is the first visit?

The first visit is the $97 new-patient exam. It covers your history and an exam of how you move. How long it takes depends on what the exam needs to cover. Call 786-931-8333 if you want to ask before you book.

How is spinal decompression different from an adjustment?

An adjustment works on how a joint moves. Spinal decompression is a motorized table that may be used when the exam points to a disc. They are different tools. The exam decides which, if either, fits.

Dr. Denis Chang, chiropractor at Optimize Health Chiropractic Center

Meet Dr. Denis Chang

Dr. Denis Chang is committed to helping patients in Miami Lakes live with less pain through personalized, results-driven chiropractic care.

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