Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek chiropractic care in Charleston, South Carolina. Whether caused by poor posture, strain, or injury, it can affect mobility, sleep, productivity, and overall quality of life. Many people also experience recurring lower back pain, stiffness, or nerve-related discomfort that worsens over time if not properly addressed.

At Axis Chiropractic, Dr. Lee Russo uses a structural, evidence-based approach to identify and correct underlying spinal issues. Through precise chiropractic care and Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP), treatment focuses on relieving pain while improving long-term spinal stability and function.

What Causes Back Pain?

Back pain rarely develops without a reason. In most cases, discomfort results from mechanical stress building within the spine over time.

Several factors can contribute to this stress, including:

• Forward head posture and rounded shoulders
• Loss of normal spinal curvature
• Restricted joint movement in the spine
• Disc compression or early disc degeneration
• Muscle imbalances from prolonged sitting
• Repetitive lifting or poor ergonomics
• Previous injuries that were never structurally corrected

When spinal alignment becomes compromised, the joints, discs, and surrounding nerves must absorb abnormal mechanical loads.

Over time, this can lead to:

• inflammation
• stiffness
• disc irritation
• nerve compression
• recurring episodes of lower back pain

Understanding the underlying cause of your pain is essential, because the most effective treatment focuses on correcting the specific mechanical dysfunction affecting your spine.