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Many people are treated for back pain without ever being properly evaluated. They’re told it’s “just a muscle strain,” given rest or medication, and sent on their way — only to have the pain come back weeks or months later.

In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains how chiropractors in Rockford actually diagnose back pain and why missing this step is the most common reason pain becomes recurring or chronic. You’ll learn what chiropractors look for beyond symptoms, including joint motion, nerve stress, compensation patterns, and lifestyle factors — and why proper diagnosis changes outcomes.

If your back pain keeps coming back or never fully feels resolved, this episode will help you understand what may have been missed.

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If you’ve been told your back pain is “just a muscle strain” but it keeps coming back, there’s a good chance the muscle isn’t the real problem.

In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains why back pain is so often misdiagnosed as muscular, what chiropractors in Rockford actually check first, and how joint restrictions, nerve irritation, and compensation patterns create ongoing pain. Learn why treating muscles alone fails — and how chiropractic care fixes the cause instead of covering up symptoms.

If your back pain never fully resolves or keeps returning, this episode will help you understand why.

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If your low back pain keeps coming back, you’re not dealing with a new injury — you’re dealing with a problem that was never corrected.

In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains why back pain often returns after rest, medication, or temporary relief, and what chiropractors in Rockford actually look for when evaluating chronic or recurring low back pain. Learn how joint motion, nerve irritation, and compensation patterns play a role — and why fixing the cause matters more than just covering up symptoms.

If you’re tired of starting over every time your back flares up, this episode will show you a better path forward.

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Every year people return to the gym motivated to get healthy — and many end up injured by February. In this episode, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains why workout injuries happen when restarting exercise, why chiropractic care prevents them, and why a chiropractor can fix the root cause instead of just covering up the symptoms with medication. If you’re training again this year, this episode is a must-hear.

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The New Year is when people recommit to their health — but most don’t know where to start. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains why chiropractors are non-medical primary health care providers and how chiropractic care helps guide long-term health improvement. If your goal is to move better, feel better, and stay healthier all year, this episode is a must-listen.

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Most people have cracked their own neck at some point — but is it safe? In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains why self-manipulation offers only temporary relief and how repeated neck cracking can overstretch ligaments, create instability, and actually make the problem worse. Learn the difference between a spinal “pop” and a real chiropractic adjustment, plus when you should get evaluated.

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Sciatica can cause sharp, burning, or shooting pain down the leg — but the real cause is often in the lower back, not the hip or leg itself. In this episode, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains what sciatica really is, why the pain travels, and how chiropractic care helps relieve sciatic nerve irritation effectively and safely.

If you’re struggling to sit, stand, or walk because of leg pain, this episode gives you the answers you’ve been looking for.

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Many patients assume numb or tingling hands mean carpal tunnel—but that’s not always true. In today’s episode, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains why the real cause is often found in the cervical spine, not the wrist. If you wake up with numb hands, lose grip strength, or feel tingling in your fingers, this episode walks you through the nerve pathways and explains how chiropractic care helps restore normal function.

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