Back pain care in Towne Lake, Woodstock
When your back keeps interrupting the day, you need answers — not a sales pitch. I’m Dr. Heidi Arabia, and I’ll help you understand what’s going on.
Back pain can steal focus from everything else — sitting through a meeting, picking up groceries, or getting out of the car after a drive through Cherokee County. As a chiropractor in Woodstock’s Towne Lake area, I help people sort out what’s mechanical and what’s not.
Common patterns I see
- Low back that tightens after sitting
- A catch when you bend or twist
- Morning stiffness that eases as you move
- Pain after yard work, lifting, or a long car trip
- Aching that wraps into the hip or buttock
How care works here
We start with your story and a hands-on exam. Treatment is individualized: spinal adjustments (manual or instrument), soft-tissue techniques, and movement advice. When your exam shows you need it, axial decompression on my own table is part of your care — as a supportive tool, not a one-size-fits-all pitch.
Lumbar disc decompression is included with your adjustment, at no extra charge, for every patient. If your low back pain comes from a bulging, herniated, or degenerated disc, or from compression-related nerve pain into the hip or leg, decompression on my table is part of your visit whenever your exam shows you need it. No separate package, no added fee.
When to see a chiropractor vs. a doctor
Chiropractic care is often appropriate for activity-related or posture-related back pain without neurological emergency signs.
Getting started
Message us to book. Bring a short list of what aggravates and relieves your pain, and any recent imaging reports. We’ll build a plan you can understand — not a mystery package.
Frequently asked questions
When should I see a chiropractor for back pain?
If your back pain is related to movement, posture, lifting, or sitting — and you don’t have emergency red flags — a chiropractic exam is a reasonable next step. Sudden severe pain after trauma, progressive weakness, or bowel/bladder changes need urgent medical care.
What’s the difference between a strain and a disc problem?
Strains often involve muscles and joints that feel sore with certain positions. Disc-related pain can include sharper symptoms, pain into the leg, or changes with sitting and bending. The exam helps sort that out.
Do you offer decompression, and does it cost extra?
Yes. If your exam shows a disc problem, such as a bulging, herniated, or degenerated disc or compression-related nerve pain, axial decompression on my own table is included with your adjustment at no extra charge, for every patient. It’s one tool among others, not the starting point for every back.
Can I still come in if I’ve already tried stretches and heat?
Yes. Many people arrive after home care isn’t enough. We’ll look at what’s missing — joint restriction, muscle imbalance, or load habits — and build from there.
Ready for relief?
Tell me what’s hurting and we’ll find a time that works. No pressure — just a clear next step.