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Common Symptoms of Lumbar Issues: Low back pain, Tingling sensation, Burning sensation, Numbness, Hip pain, Groin pain, Leg pain, Knee pain, Calf pain, Foot/toe pain

Lumbar pain (commonly known as lower back pain) affects the lower five vertebrae of your spine. The discs in this section of the back bear the majority of the load when it comes to body weight and lifting, making them particularly prone to injury. While exercises targeting abdominal and back muscles are the most common way to prevent lower back injury, they are often not enough.

If you already have pain in your lumbar spine, treatment is often necessary. Often times, people with lumbar pain resort to pain killers or even surgery. We believe in a different approach. The American Back Center facility in Chicago offers a combination of Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic,  Acupuncture to provide a non-invasive, and highly effective, solution to your back pain related problems. If you are experiencing pain or discomfort in your lower back, call for a consultation with a Dr. Chris and learn how we can help your condition improve. These options are covered by Ambetter Insurance and other insurance plans. Please call us with your insurance plan.

What Causes Lumbar Pain?

To understand what causes lumbar pain, one first needs to understand the anatomy of a disc. In simple terms, discs are made up of a soft core and multiple harder outside layers. Those materials heal quite easily in a child’s body, but as the body matures, discs lose their ability to recuperate. So for example, when you lift something heavy or even just sneeze, the outside layers of the disc can develop small cracks. As those cracks become more numerous, the nutrients contained in the soft core of the disc start evaporating. That causes disc to essentially dry up (just think of a grape drying to a raisin) and that reduces the space between the vertebrae.

That process is called degenerative disc disease. As the disc degenerates, reducing the space between vertebrae, the nerves coming out of your spinal cord have less and less space and as the condition worsens the nerve has no more room and can get compressed, causing pain, discomfort, tingling sensation, etc.

Another mechanism behind the pain could bulging/herniated disc. When those cracks in the outer layers of the disc become large enough, soft core material can bulge out into the crack, creating a sort of a bump on the outside of the disc, which then pushes against the nerve.

We also offer a technology called VAX-D to Help?

Vax-D spinal decompression therapy is a patented, FDA approved treatment, during which a patient lays down on a specially designed table that alternates between stretching and relaxing the spine. This action creates negative pressure that heals the disc in two ways:

In the case of disc degeneration (remember the raisin?), the negative pressure draws nutrients from the surrounding tissue to the damaged disc, which in turn works to hydrate it and restore the space between the vertebrae, alleviating the pressure on the nerve.

In the case of the bulging disk, in addition to hydrating the outer disc layers, the negative pressure causes the soft core to retract back into the disc, once again reducing the pressure on the nerve.

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Holistic Approach

Our treatment options are as diverse as your needs and include physical therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage,  for severe neck and back pain. All our healthcare providers are professional and board certified in their areas of expertise, so you can be assured you are in safe hands.

Ambetter Health Insurance is accepted here at American Back Center. Best to call us to find out what treatment plan works best for you without being out of pocket.

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If you would like to find out what your are covered for and we conveniently located for you (Downtown Chicago near Grant Park) then call us for a consult. We can help you with most of your pain issues.  We have over 20 years experience and a seasoned trained staff that will help you heal faster than other clinics. See our google reviews.

American Back Center Specializes in VAX-D and Back Pain – Please call us for a consultation to see if VAX-D is right for you.

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Ambetter Insurance Complete Care

Complete Care

Whatever your concerns may be pain, fatigue, weight issues, chronic illness or simply the desire to improve your overall health as we can address them. After determining the underlying cause of your symptoms, we develop a treatment plan that is right for you. Then we work with you closely as a team to achieve the desired outcome.

We use a combination of  Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic,  Acupuncture to help you heal faster. We have over 20 years in business of success behind us. We call this complete care as it focuses on many different healing techniques.

When you call our office we can go over with you what your Ambetter insurance or whichever insurance plan you have covers. This way we can help you with the most economical way to help you heal. Call us to make an appointment or for an over the phone consultation. Let us know your insurance plan so we can plan out a full complete treatment plan for you that will help you heal the fastest.

American Back Center Specializes in VAX-D and Back Pain – Please call us for a consultation to see if VAX-D is right for you.

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Spinal decompression is a non-surgical treatment option for certain types of back pain and neck
pain. It is also sometimes used to treat sciatica. Spinal decompression therapy works by gently
stretching the spine. This change in pressure and position takes the pressure off the spinal discs,
which are gel-like cushions between the bones in your spine. This can help relieve pain and
promote healing.

Spinal Decompression Effectively Treats Disc problems

Disc problems are one of the most common sources of back and neck pain. The discs act as
cushions between the vertebrae, and when they become damaged or degenerate, they can cause
pain, numbness, and weakness. Spinal decompression is a non-surgical treatment that can
effectively treat disc problems by reducing the pressure on the discs.
Spinal decompression works by gently stretching the spine. This creates negative pressure in the
discs, which allows them to heal and repair themselves. Spinal decompression has been shown
to be effective in treating herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, and other disc-related
conditions.
If you are suffering from back or neck pain caused by a disc problem, spinal decompression may
be an effective treatment option for you. To find out if you are a candidate for this treatment,
please contact our office to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced Chris Edginton
at American Back Center.

Chronic Back Pain

Chronic back pain is one of the most common forms of pain. It can be caused by a number of
different factors, including muscle strain, joint problems, and disk degeneration. Chronic back pain
can be difficult to treat, but there are a number of options available.
One treatment option for chronic back pain is spinal decompression. Spinal decompression is a
non-surgical procedure that uses gentle traction to relieve pressure on the spine. This can help
to reduce pain and improve function.
Spinal decompression is typically done as an outpatient procedure, and most people tolerate it
well. There are a few potential side effects, such as headaches or dizziness, but these are usually
mild and resolve quickly.
If you are suffering from chronic back pain, spinal decompression may be a treatment option worth
considering. Talk to your doctor about whether this procedure is right for you.

Chronic Neck Pain

Chronic neck pain is one of the most common conditions treated by spinal decompression
therapy. Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical treatment option for chronic neck pain
that uses traction to stretch and relieve pressure on the spine.
Spinal decompression therapy is often used to treat herniated discs, degenerative disc disease,
pinched nerves, and other conditions that can cause chronic neck pain. The goal of spinal
decompression therapy is to relieve pressure on the spine and nerves, which can help to reduce
pain and improve function.
Spinal decompression therapy is typically done as a series of sessions over a period of weeks or
months. During each session, you will lie on a table with your head and neck support while a
machine applies gentle traction to your spine.
Most people who undergo spinal decompression therapy report significant improvements in their
pain levels and function. If you are considering this treatment option for chronic neck pain, be sure
to consult with a Chicago Edginton at American Back center.

What is Sciatica?

Sciatica is a term used to describe the symptoms of leg pain—and possibly tingling numbness
or weakness—that originate in the lower back and travel through the buttock and down the large
sciatic nerve in the back of each leg. Sciatica most commonly occurs when a herniated disk, bone
spur on the spine, or narrowing of the spine compresses part of the nerve. This causes
inflammation and irritation that radiates out along the path of the nerve to cause pain in the legs.
If You Are Suffering From an Intense Back, Neck, or Leg Pain Ask Us About Vax-D Treatment.
We have had very favorable results and for many patients, it has given them their life back. Within
a few treatments, they were pain-free.
At the Chicago-based American Back Center, we use a combination of different Solutions such
as chiropractic care, physical therapy, spinal decompression, massage therapy, and acupuncture
to provide instant pain relief and heal the condition permanently using a holistic approach.
We are located in downtown Chicago.
Call 312-939-4121 or click here to book an appointment with Dr. Chris Edginton DC, the leading
chiropractor in Chicago and his team of trained specialists.

Physical therapy and injury rehabilitation at American Back Center helps patients regain body functions lost due to medical conditions, work-related accidents, or sports/personal injuries. Many injuries or medical conditions can affect one’s ability to function:

• Chronic pain, including back and neck pain
• Major bone or joint surgery, severe burns, or limb amputation
• Severe arthritis becoming worse over time
• Severe weakness after recovering from a serious illness (such as infection or
  heart failure or respiratory failure)
• Spinal cord injury or brain injury
• Sports-related injuries, such as ligament tears, sprains, damage to cartilage

Once our practitioners assess and design programs to fit your specific needs and goals, they will work one-on-one with you on techniques, exercises, strengthening programs and active care treatment plans.

Your individualized program will help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.

While undergoing physical therapy treatment at American Back Center you will learn effective pain management and injury prevention techniques.

Professional athletes and frequent exercisers are among the many individuals who complete our physical therapy program to learn the skills necessary to restore, maintain, and advance their overall fitness and health.

As part of our comprehensive philosophy of rehabilitation therapy, your individualized program may also include chiropractic, VAX-D, acupuncture and nutritional coaching. Our goal of rehabilitation therapy at American Back Center is full restoration and recovery.

At the American Back Center, we have been providing quality treatment for neck, shoulder and back pain for over a decade. Please contact us today to book an appointment one of our experienced team of pain management specialists.

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Headaches are no fun for anyone, but continued headaches and neck pain can have significant negative effect on your quality of life. If you have chronic headaches, you may have been diagnosed with migraines, while in reality you may be a victim of spinal issues (for example, Cervicogenic Headaches), like disc bulging or herniation. In many cases, surgery is recommended to address those issues, but here at American Back Center, we believe in a non-invasive approach. Our Chicago clinic was among the first clinics in the nation to utilize Vax-D spinal decompression therapy, which is FDA approved, and offers effective relief of headaches caused by cervical disc problems. If you are having headaches or neck pain, make an appointment and let us help you.

How Spinal Issues Cause Headaches?

The top part of a human spine (the cervical spine) consists of the top seven vertebrae in the spinal column. Nested in between the vertebrae are discs, which act as cushions between the bones. Discs have a gel-like internal core and harder external surface layers. During our daily activities, discs can develop small cracks in the outer layers. Those cracks can be the results of sudden neck movement, poor posture, etc. As those cracks become more numerous, a series of issues may arise – from disc degeneration (that’s when the disc dries up like a raisin and space between vertebrae is reduced) to disc bulging and herniation (that’s when the interior core pushes outward and creates bumps on the surface of the disc). Those conditions can cause nerves in your spine to be pinched or otherwise irritated, and that causes the unpleasant sensations.

How Can Vax-D Help?

While there are a variety of treatment options for cervical disc issues, most of them require surgical invasion. But we believe that it is largely unnecessary.

Vax-D spinal decompression therapy is a patented, FDA approved treatment that is non-invasive. Vax-D therapy is done on a specially designed table, with the patient’s spine alternating between stretching and rest. Decompression of the cervical spine, which is caused by stretching, creates negative pressure that works to restore disc health and causes the bulging inner core of the disc to retract back. As a result, the pinched or irritated nerves are released and the pain subsides.

To learn more about Vax-D and to get a consultation with a therapist, contact us today.

VAX-D is a clinical breakthrough in treating neck and back injuries. Some of our clients have even called it miraculous.

Vertebral Axial Decompression (VAX-D) is a non-invasive gentle therapy that uses revolutionary technology and techniques to decompress, or take the pressure off, the discs in your neck and lower back. The result: relief from pain that, in some cases, has existed for years.

VAX-D for your back: What to expect

The VAX-D treatment process for low-back problems is very simple and painless.

A VAX-D certified therapist will fit you with a uniquely designed lumbar support belt. You then lie on the VAX-D table and hold on to a handle or use a support harness – whichever is most comfortable for you.  Your therapist selects the optimal setting, based upon the recommended treatment by your physician – and the magic of VAX-D begins.

The process consists of alternating cycles of decompression and relaxation, lasting about 30 minutes. The result is that the pressure inside the injured disc is dramatically reduced and the healing is well underway.

VAX-D treatments are done in conjunction with physical therapy to support your muscles and help you to stay relaxed. While the treatment is painless, your muscles are working hard to do their job. Physical therapy allows your muscles recuperate.

To read in more detail about how VAX-D works, click here: VAX-D: How It Works

Here’s what just a few of our clients have been saying about VAX-D:

“I think what VAX-D does is miraculous. I give it my complete endorsement.”
Rick W.

“I followed up my VAX-D treatments with exercises that were taught to me at
American Back Center… Thank You! I’ve never felt better!”
Michael F.

“Thanks American Back Center!  Because of VAX-D I am now pain free and have my life back!”
Ron M.

Learn why our back pain services are the best in Chicago.

Every step you take can, quite literally, be a step in the wrong direction.

Your gait is the manner or style of your walk – and it is unique for everyone. Unfortunately, bad habits such as poor posture and other factors can cause us to walk in a way that isn’t all that healthy for our bodies.

It’s hard to grasp that the way you walk (and in general how you move) can contribute to illness, but it’s true. Pain, running injuries, arthritis, knee and back issues and numerous other health problems can all be linked to the biomechanics of how you move.

By having a professional analysis of your gait, our practitioners will be able to provide recommendations that can reduce pain, prevent injury and improve performance. It’s also a great way to boost your confidence.

Poor posture can also cause a wide range of health problems, including:

• improper breathing
• lack of blood/oxygen flow to the muscles,  the brain and other vital organs
• chronic pain and tension in the neck, back, hips, shoulders and chest
• herniated disc, pinched nerves, frozen shoulder, sciatica and other painful conditions
• physical deformity such as swayback or neck hump
• decline in physical attractiveness
• feelings of ugliness or low self-worth
• anxiety and depression
• stomach upset or digestive disorders
• chronic fatigue, and numerous other problems

Take a step in the right direction – come visit us at American Back Center.
We’ll get you up and walking like a pro in no time.
Learn more about our many physical therapy options and why we are the leading back pain clinic in Chicago. 

Moms and mothers-to-be everywhere are discovering the vast array of benefits associated with natural healthcare during pregnancy. American Back Centers caring atmosphere and individualized approach provide the perfect wellness solution for expectant and new mothers. Our teams unique blend of training, knowledge and philosophy in overall healthcare enables expectant and new mothers to get the most out of their maternal experience.

Several of the practitioners on staff have experienced firsthand the incredible advantages of our comprehensive treatment programs during pregnancy. We understand what youre going through and we are there for you, all the way.

Pain Management for Pregnant Women
Every pregnancy is different and comes with its own aches, pains and surprises. Our providers will design a unique treatment program to help combat the various side-effects of pregnancy” including headaches, cramps, acute muscular discomfort and fatigue.

Stress Management
Your body is not only emotionally stressed but also physically taxed as well during and following pregnancy. Muscle tension, fatigue, hormonal fluctuations and many other prenatal and post-natal symptoms can be managed naturally by our practitioners. We offer individual treatments or a combination including chiropractic, acupuncture and nutritional coaching to help you cope safely and effectively with the challenges of pregnancy and new motherhood.

Webster Technique
For treatment of specific gestational conditions, the gentle, non-invasive Webster Technique has remarkable success. The Webster In-Utero Constraint Technique is designed to relieve the musculoskeletal causes of intrauterine constraint, which may lead to the need for a cesarean section. Clinical studies show that the Webster Technique can be highly effective in correcting breech malpositions by naturally correcting mothers subluxations and allowing for babies to turn in-utero in preparation for birth. In other words, chiropractic treatment throughout your pregnancy can help to prepare your body for a safe, natural delivery.

Pre- and Post-Partum Wellness & Rehabilitation
Maintaining a healthy weight during pregnancy and dropping the baby weight after the birth can be a concern for new moms. Hormonal imbalances as a result of pregnancy might be affecting your health or sometimes you just dont feel like its your body anymore. We can teach you how to get back to feeling like yourself without taking time away from your new baby. Our practitioners will devise a focused, individualized program that may include a combination of chiropractic, fitness, physical therapy andnutrition care. The comprehensive plan will not only help you get back in shape; it will give you increased levels of energy and provide you with the tools needed to handle the challenges of motherhood, so you can embrace your wonderful new life.

Learn more about the services our experienced team of Chicago chiropractors has to offer.

The American Back Center is dedicated to creating a healing environment in which patients have access to a variety of complementary and alternative therapies to promote healing and wellness. We provide health care programs principled in science and tradition where each patient is treated as a whole person and respected as an individual. We commit to top quality care, tailored to fit each patient’s needs.