Back Pain That Won't Go Away: What You Should Know

By Dr. John C. Hargrove, DC Doctor of Chiropractic · Life University | Published Endocrinology Researcher · 27 Years Clinical Practice

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people miss work, limit their activities, and reach for medication. It's also one of the most treatable conditions in medicine — when it's approached correctly. If your back pain has been lingering for weeks, months, or years, there's a good chance the underlying structural cause hasn't been properly addressed.

Why Back Pain Persists

Most chronic back pain has a mechanical cause — a misalignment in the spine, a restricted joint, muscle imbalance, or disc involvement that creates ongoing pressure on nerves and surrounding tissue. Pain medication can reduce the sensation of pain, but it doesn't address the structural problem causing it. This is why so many patients find that their pain returns as soon as the medication wears off.

Chiropractic care addresses the structural cause directly. A precise manual adjustment restores proper joint motion, reduces nerve irritation, and allows the surrounding muscles and tissues to function normally. For most patients with mechanical back pain, this produces results that medication alone cannot achieve.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

At Holistic Health Center of Savannah, your first chiropractic visit begins with a thorough evaluation — posture, spinal alignment, range of motion, and a review of your history and current symptoms. In most cases, treatment begins at this same appointment. X-rays are taken only when clinically indicated, not as a routine requirement.

Dr. Hargrove trained at Life University in Atlanta — recognized for producing the most skilled hands-on chiropractors in the country — and has been practicing in Savannah for 27 years.

Book your first chiropractic visit here — treatment most often begins at your first appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many chiropractic visits does it take to fix back pain?

  • It depends on the cause and severity. Many patients experience significant relief within 3–6 visits. Chronic conditions that have been present for years may require a longer care plan. Dr. Hargrove will give you an honest assessment at your first visit.

• Is chiropractic care safe for back pain?

  • Yes. Manual chiropractic adjustment is one of the safest and most well-researched treatments for mechanical back pain. Dr. Hargrove has performed tens of thousands of adjustments over 27 years of practice.

• Should I get an MRI before seeing a chiropractor?

  • Not necessarily. For most back pain, a thorough clinical evaluation is sufficient to determine the appropriate course of care. If imaging is needed, Dr. Hargrove will recommend it.

• Is Dr. John Hargrove accepting new chiropractic patients in Savannah, GA?

  • Yes. Same-day and next-day scheduling is often available. Call 912-355-3185 or book online.

• Where is Holistic Health Center of Savannah located?

  • 100 Commercial Court, Suite B, Savannah, GA 31406.