Back pain is one of the most common reasons people in the US seek medical care, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Too often, people accept pain as part of aging or stress. But you don’t have to live that way. You deserve to live without pain, and you deserve a chiropractor who makes you a priority.
For more than 30 years, Dr. Sean Branham has been helping patients in St. Louis find real, lasting relief from back pain. His chiropractic approach goes beyond quick fixes. Through personalized assessments, proven spinal techniques, and a deep understanding of body mechanics, he helps patients address the true cause of their discomfort. It’s time to return to the life you love.
There isn’t one single cause of back pain. For most people, it’s a combination of lifestyle, posture, injury, and muscle imbalance. Some of the most common contributors include the following:
When back pain strikes, most people reach for temporary relief: an ice pack, a heating pad, an over-the-counter pain reliever, or a topical cream. While these options can dull discomfort for a few hours, they rarely solve the underlying problem.
Back pain is often the result of deeper musculoskeletal issues: joint misalignment, muscle imbalance, poor posture, or even nerve compression. If those structural problems aren’t corrected, the pain almost always returns. Relying solely on symptom management can create a cycle where the body never truly heals. Instead, it simply learns to live with dysfunction.
Over time, this leads to compensation patterns. You might notice new areas of tightness or stiffness as other muscles pick up the slack. Eventually, a simple ache can evolve into chronic pain, fatigue, and even reduced mobility.
Chiropractic care offers something different. Dr. Branham focuses on restoring spinal alignment and balance so your body can function naturally again. Instead of numbing pain, he works to remove the mechanical stress that causes it in the first place.
In simplest terms, a subluxation is when one or more of the bones of your spine move out of position and create pressure on or irritate spinal nerves. Spinal nerves are the nerves that come out from between each of the bones in your spine. This pressure or irritation on the nerves can then cause those nerves to malfunction and interfere with the nerve signals. Your nervous system controls and coordinates all the functions of your body. If you interfere with the signals traveling over nerves, parts of your body will not get the proper nerve messages and will not be able to function at 100% of their natural abilities.Â
In other words, some part of your body will not be working properly. If left untreated, these normally smooth surfaces on which these joints glide become rough, irritated, and inflamed, causing degeneration of the spine. Many people will have a subluxation long before they notice any symptoms.
Several symptoms could signal nerve damage or other serious medical problems. There are many other conditions that could be causing these problems, but an early and accurate diagnosis is vital for successful treatment. Signs of a serious condition that needs immediate attention include the following:
A common new patient concern is whether chiropractic adjustments might worsen their pain. In reality, chiropractic care is one of the safest and most effective methods for addressing back pain, especially when compared with surgeries or pain medications.
Dr. Branham has been practicing chiropractic in St. Louis for over 30 years. His decades of experience and patient-centered approach ensure that each adjustment is precise, gentle, and tailored to your body’s needs. He uses proven, evidence-based techniques to reduce inflammation, restore joint mobility, and relax tense muscles.
Most patients report feeling relief after their very first visit. While mild soreness is possible, it typically fades quickly as your body adjusts to proper alignment.
Rather than forcing movement, Dr. Branham focuses on working with your body’s natural mechanics. He takes the time to understand your medical history, pain patterns, and physical limitations before beginning care. This careful, individualized process is what sets him apart as one of St. Louis’s top chiropractors for back pain.
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You deserve a chiropractor who listens, who sees you as more than a symptom, and who’s committed to helping you heal. That’s exactly what you’ll find with Dr. Branham.
Patients appreciate his honest communication, hands-on expertise, and ability to explain complex issues in clear, practical terms. He’ll show you what’s causing your pain and what you can do to take control of it—without unnecessary medications or surgery.
If back pain has been holding you back from doing work, enjoying your hobbies, or simply feeling good each day, it’s time to take action. Don’t settle for temporary fixes when you can get to the root of the problem with a trusted expert.Â
Work with Dr. Branham and discover what’s possible when your spine, body, and health are aligned.
