Why Most People Treat Back Pain the Wrong Way (and What Actually Works)

robert2899
Nov 4
2 min read

Updated: Nov 5

By Dr Robert Delgado – Chiropractor in Walmer, Port Elizabeth

Introduction

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people in Port Elizabeth visit a doctor or chiropractor. Yet most people treat it the wrong way — they chase pain instead of fixing the cause.

The quick-fix trap

Painkillers, anti-inflammatories, or massages may give short relief. But they don’t correct the reason the pain keeps returning. Back pain is often a signal that the spine — the control centre of your nervous system — has lost normal motion or alignment.

The deeper cause

Your spine protects the nerves that carry messages between your brain and body. When those joints stiffen or shift, muscles tighten and inflammation builds. The pain you feel is your body’s alarm system saying, “Something’s not right.”

Why chiropractic works differently

Chiropractic isn’t about “cracking backs.” It’s about restoring proper movement so your body can heal itself. When your spine moves correctly, muscles relax, nerves calm, and healing begins naturally — not artificially.

A smarter plan

If your pain keeps returning, look beyond symptom relief. A thorough spinal and neurological assessment can reveal whether the issue is structural, functional, or both. Once we understand that, we can build a correction plan that lasts.