Why Your Back Still Hurts Even After Chiropractic Adjustments
Still in pain after seeing a chiropractor? You're not alone.
You’ve been to a chiropractor (maybe even a few). You’ve had your back adjusted. You felt better… for a little while. But the pain keeps coming back.
That frustrating cycle is something I hear about all the time and it’s not because chiropractic care doesn’t work. It’s because adjustments alone aren’t the long-term solution most active adults need.
Let’s break down why your low back pain keeps sticking around and what to do about it.
1. Adjustments are great… but they are temporary for movement
Adjustments help restore motion, can help calm down the nervous system, and reduce pain sensitivity. They're a powerful tool. But they’re just that: a tool.
Think of them like hitting "restart" on your body. It helps… but if you go back to the same movement habits or loading patterns that contributed to your issue, the pain will likely come back.
That’s where most traditional care ends and where our approach at Movement Resilience begins.
We take the next step: helping your body learn how to move differently, load your body better, and create the confidence that builds strength that sticks.
2. You need strength in the ranges you live and train in
If you’re someone who lifts, runs, sits at a desk, or just lives an active lifestyle in Austin… your low back is under load a lot.
You don’t just need mobility. You need control, strength, and resilience in the positions that life demands:
Hinge positions for deadlifts and picking things up
Bracing and breathing strategies to support your spine
Pelvic control during lunges, squats, or even walking upstairs
Passive care won’t teach your body how to own those positions. Strength-based rehab will.
3. Pain is complex—it’s not just a "structural" issue
Pain doesn’t always mean damage. You could have an MRI that shows disc degeneration or a bulge and still live pain-free.
What actually matters more:
Movement patterns – Are you hinging or rounding every time you lift? More importantly, can you move in and out of these positions if asked
Tissue capacity – Have you built strength in the areas that support your spine and body?
Stress & recovery – Are you giving your system time to adapt?
At Movement Resilience, we focus on the whole picture. We don’t chase pain, we chase the reason it’s showing up.
4. Most providers don't spend enough time with you
The truth is, many chiropractic clinics rely on high-volume care. You’re in and out in under 10 minutes with the same routine: crack, stim, maybe a stretch or two.
That’s not care… it’s a bandaid.
We’re different. Every visit in our Austin clinic is one-on-one, 60 minutes, and focused entirely on your goals, history, and progress. We get into the why behind your pain, and we stay with you through every phase of your plan.
5. Relief is the starting line—not the finish line
Our care model follows a 3-phase process:
Relief – Get you out of pain and reduce symptoms
Rebuild – Restore control, mobility, and confidence
Resilience – Build strength and durability for life and training
If your care stops at step one, you're almost guaranteed to circle back to pain.
So... what should you do next?
If you’re tired of temporary relief and want to get out of the pain loop for good, it’s time to try a rehab approach that:
✅ Combines passive care and active rehab
✅ Respects your goals and lifestyle
✅ Builds strength, not fear
✅ Educates you to take control of your own recovery
Come see us at Movement Resilience in Austin
We help active adults overcome chronic low back pain by blending chiropractic care, soft tissue therapy, and performance rehab—so you can lift, train, and live without being sidelined.
🧠 Want to learn how we’d help you specifically?
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