Find relief for your back pain in Rochester, MN
Back pain is the most common condition we see at Skare Spine & Performance.
Back pain can affect nearly every part of your life. It can make it difficult to sleep comfortably, stay active, perform daily tasks, or enjoy the activities you love. Whether your pain is occasional or persistent, finding the underlying cause is the first step toward lasting relief.
Your spine, muscles, joints, ligaments, and nervous system all work together to support movement and function. When one part of that system is not working properly, pain, stiffness, and limited mobility can follow.
Our goal is not just to relieve symptoms but to identify and address the source of your discomfort. Through personalized, evidence-based care, we help patients move better, feel better, and get back to living life with confidence.
We provide care for people of all ages and activity levels, including:
- Pregnant women
- Children and adolescents
- Middle and high school athletes
- Weekend warriors
- Competitive athletes and fitness enthusiasts
- Seniors
- Active adults
- Individuals with sedentary lifestyles
Whether your back pain came on suddenly or is due to a chronic condition, our team can help. Common symptoms we’ve effectively treated include:
- Pain in the middle of your spine
- Sciatic leg pain, weakness, and numbness
- Pain in your hip and lower extremity
- Pain and stiffness when waking up
- Pain after sitting for long periods
- Worsening pain when moving and walking
Dr. Skare has the training and experience to diagnose and treat your back pain and its underlying cause. Using chiropractic’s natural, noninvasive therapies, we’ll restore function and help you feel better, faster.
Why Does My Back Hurt?
From disc issues like bulging or herniation to mechanical imbalances, muscle strains, spinal stenosis, and facet syndrome, identifying the specific cause of your pain is essential for effective treatment.
Disc Herniation
Disc herniations, also referred to as disc bulges, occur when the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through its outer layer, often due to injury, repetitive strain, or aging.
Common symptoms include lower back pain, sciatica, numbness, tingling, and pain that radiates down the leg. Chiropractic care, the McKenzie Method, dry needling, and rehabilitation can help relieve pain and restore function.
Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease develops as spinal discs naturally lose hydration and flexibility over time. This age-related condition can contribute to chronic back pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, and nerve irritation.
Chiropractic treatment, corrective exercises, and spinal stabilization can help improve movement, manage symptoms, and support long-term spinal health.
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis, often due to arthritis, is a narrowing of the spaces within the spine that can place pressure on nearby nerves.
Common symptoms include lower back pain, leg pain, numbness, weakness, and discomfort while standing or walking. Chiropractic care, targeted mobility work, and strengthening exercises can help improve function and reduce symptoms without surgery.
Low Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. It can result from muscle strain, joint dysfunction, disc injuries, poor posture, repetitive movements, or everyday wear and tear.
Symptoms may range from mild stiffness to severe pain that limits daily activities. Chiropractic care, corrective exercises, soft tissue therapy, and personalized rehabilitation programs can help relieve low back pain, improve mobility, and support long-term spinal health.
Non-Specific Back Pain
Non-specific back pain refers to back pain that cannot be linked to a specific injury or imaging finding. It may result from poor movement patterns, muscle imbalances, joint dysfunction, or everyday stress on the body.
Treatment focuses on improving mobility, strengthening supportive muscles, correcting movement mechanics, and helping you return to normal activities.
Sports Injuries
Sports-related back injuries can develop from repetitive movements, overtraining, poor mechanics, or direct trauma. Athletes, runners, weightlifters, and active adults may experience back pain that limits performance and daily activities.
Chiropractic care, movement assessments, rehabilitation exercises, and spinal stabilization techniques can help reduce pain, prevent future injuries, and improve performance.
Pregnancy
Back pain during pregnancy is common due to hormonal changes, weight distribution shifts, and increased stress on the spine and pelvis.
Symptoms often include lower back pain, hip discomfort, and muscle tension. Prenatal chiropractic care provides safe, drug-free treatment designed to improve comfort, mobility, and overall wellness throughout pregnancy.
Sciatica
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or compressed, causing pain that travels from the lower back into the buttocks and leg.
Symptoms may include numbness, tingling, weakness, and sharp or burning pain. Chiropractic treatment for sciatica focuses on relieving nerve pressure, reducing inflammation, and improving spinal function.
Factors that Contribute to Back Pain
Back pain can become normalized for people of all types of lifestyles, with varying habits, hobbies, activity levels, and stages.
Everyday risk factors and causes of back pain include:
- Pain that follows heavy lifting, twisting, or straining during an activity
- Tightness and loss of movement in the joints and muscles
- Repetitive movements in sports or work
- Lack of stability and coordination of the muscles
- Poor ergonomics, workstation setup, and posture
- Improper lifting mechanics
- Extended periods of sitting, standing, and driving
- Accidents or falls
- Leading an inactive lifestyle
- Wearing improper shoes
- Scrolling on a handheld device regularly
Our Rochester chiropractic clinic offers a comprehensive approach to treating back pain that combines chiropractic solutions, rehabilitation, and education to maximize results. And because no two cases of back pain are alike, we prioritize personalized care tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Natural Techniques to Effectively Treat Back Pain
At Skare Spine & Performance, we employ a comprehensive approach to diagnose and address the underlying factors contributing to your back pain.
Chiropractic adjustments
Chiropractic adjustments help restore proper movement to restricted spinal joints, reducing pain, improving mobility, and supporting overall function. By addressing joint dysfunction and nerve irritation, adjustments can help relieve low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, and other musculoskeletal conditions while promoting natural healing.
Dry needling
Dry needling targets tight muscles and trigger points that contribute to pain and movement restrictions. Using thin needles, this treatment helps reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, decrease inflammation, and restore function. It is often used to treat back pain, sports injuries, muscle strains, and chronic pain conditions.
McKenzie Method (MDT)
This therapy reduces pain and restrictions, especially in patients with low back pain and those suffering from sciatica and disc herniation. Our McKenzie-trained chiropractor uses a complex, highly targeted repeated-motion exam to assess how your movements and postures affect your symptoms, enabling us to define self-treatment strategies to help prevent recurring problems.
Sports-chiropractic & sports rehabilitation
Sports chiropractic and rehabilitation help athletes recover from injuries, improve movement patterns, and enhance performance. Treatment combines chiropractic adjustments, corrective exercises, mobility training, and injury prevention strategies to address pain, improve stability, and help athletes safely return to their sport or activity.
Blood flow restriction therapy
Blood flow restriction therapy uses specialized cuffs to partially restrict blood flow during low-intensity exercise. This technique helps build strength, improve muscle recovery, and promote healing while placing less stress on injured tissues. It can be an effective option during rehabilitation and post-injury recovery.
Prenatal chiropractic care
Prenatal chiropractic care is designed to support comfort and mobility throughout pregnancy. Gentle techniques help reduce back pain, pelvic discomfort, and joint stress caused by physical and hormonal changes. Treatment is tailored to the needs of expecting mothers and focuses on safe, drug-free pain relief.
Auto accident rehab
Auto accident rehabilitation helps address injuries caused by car accidents, including whiplash, back pain, neck pain, and soft tissue damage. Through a combination of chiropractic care, therapeutic exercises, and rehabilitation techniques, treatment focuses on reducing pain, restoring mobility, and supporting a full recovery.
Shockwave therapy
Shockwave therapy uses acoustic waves to stimulate healing in injured muscles, tendons, and connective tissues. This noninvasive treatment helps improve blood flow, reduce pain, break down scar tissue, and accelerate recovery. It is commonly used for chronic pain, sports injuries, and stubborn musculoskeletal conditions.
Personalized strength training
Personalized strength training programs are designed to improve stability, mobility, and overall function while addressing the root causes of pain. Each program is tailored to your goals, fitness level, and condition, helping build strength, prevent future injuries, and support long-term health and performance.
Other services offered include:
Several factors determine how long your back pain will last, including:
- Age
- Lifestyle (such as obesity, smoking, diet)
- Stress
- Activity level
- Duration of dysfunction
- Health and family history
- Prior imaging
- Our exam findings
Our goal is to take all of your factors into consideration when putting together a plan that works best for you. Most patients find relief in the first few visits. You have nothing to lose, and much to gain, so let’s get you booked!
Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Back Pain
Back pain can interfere with everything from work and exercise to sleep and everyday activities. At our Lawrenceville chiropractic clinic, we focus on relieving pain, restoring function, and helping you move with confidence again.
Patients who receive chiropractic care for back pain often experience:
- Improved mobility, flexibility, range of motion, and strength
- Reduced back pain, stiffness, and muscle tension
- Better sleep quality and increased energy levels
- Improved posture and healthier movement patterns
- Enhanced athletic performance and daily function
- Greater confidence in physical activity and exercise
- Reduced stress related to chronic pain and discomfort
- Better overall health and quality of life
Whether your pain is new or something you’ve been dealing with for years, the right treatment plan can help you get back to doing the things you enjoy. Our personalized, noninvasive approach is designed to help you find lasting relief and support long-term spinal health.
What our patients say
“Great experience! Dr. Skare was very technical with his diagnosis and was great at treating my lower back. He made sure I was comfortable with everything he was going to do and went into great detail on how each treatment was going to help me. He also provided me with exercises and stretches to perform on my own! Highly recommend Skare Spine & Performance to everybody!”
-Austin V., Rochester, MN
“Dr. Nate is the man! Before I started care at Skare Spine and Performance, I experienced daily low back pain that was preventing me from achieving my fitness goals. From my first interaction with Dr. Skare I knew I was in the right place. After a few visits, I’m back to the gym and feeling better than I ever have while there. 10/10 recommend Skare Spine and Performance for anyone who is looking to take their health and fitness to the next level!”
Hayden V., Stewartville, MN