Back Pain Chiropractor
in Memphis, TN
Back pain is the most common reason patients walk through our door — and it's the most common condition that other providers fail to actually fix. If you've tried medication, rest, and stretching and you're still hurting, the problem isn't that you haven't done enough. The problem is that nothing has addressed the root cause yet. Dr. Matt Hayden takes a different approach. We find what's driving your pain, correct it, and help your body heal from the inside out.
Why Back Pain Is So Common
Your back bears the load of everything you do — sitting, standing, lifting, sleeping. Over time, poor posture, sedentary work, repetitive stress, past injuries, and spinal misalignment create compounding damage that eventually becomes pain. The issue is rarely where you feel it.
It's almost always deeper — in the alignment of your spine, the health of your discs, or interference in your nervous system.
Types of Back Pain We Treat
Lower back pain
the most common type, often tied to lumbar misalignment, disc pressure, or muscular imbalance
Chronic back pain
persistent pain lasting more than 12 weeks, often indicating a structural or neurological root cause
Upper back pain
frequently caused by poor posture, tech neck, and thoracic misalignment
Disc-related pain
herniated, bulging, or degenerative discs compressing nerves and limiting mobility
Acute episodes
sudden flare-ups from lifting, twisting, or sleeping in a bad position
How Chiropractic Addresses the Root Cause
Dr. Hayden begins with a thorough evaluation — postural analysis, range of motion testing, neurological assessment, and X-rays if indicated. Once he identifies the source of your pain, he builds a corrective care plan that may include precise chiropractic adjustments to restore spinal alignment and relieve nerve pressure.
Advanced Therapies for Stubborn Back Pain
For chronic or complex cases, Dr. Hayden may combine adjustments with:
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Non-surgical spinal decompression — motorized traction that gently relieves disc pressure and promotes healing
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SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy — acoustic wave technology that activates stem cells, reduces inflammation, and accelerates tissue repair
This multi-modal approach is what allows us to help patients who haven't found relief elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a chiropractor help with chronic back pain?
Yes. Chronic back pain usually signals a structural or neurological problem that hasn't been corrected. Chiropractic care addresses those root causes directly.
How many visits does it take to fix back pain?
It depends on how long you've had it and what's causing it. Some patients feel significant relief in a few visits; others with chronic or disc-related conditions benefit from a longer corrective plan.
Is chiropractic better than medication for back pain?
Medication masks pain — it doesn't correct the cause. Chiropractic targets the structural issue driving the pain, which is why many patients find lasting relief they never got from pills alone.
What causes lower back pain?
The most common causes are spinal misalignment, disc degeneration or herniation, muscular imbalance, poor posture, and nerve compression. Dr. Hayden's evaluation identifies exactly which factor is driving your pain.