Dr. Kwang Lee Wellness Center · Glendale, CA
Back Pain Chiropractor & Acupuncture in Glendale, CA
Low back pain is the most common reason people come to Dr. Kwang Lee Wellness Center. Dr. Kwang Lee, D.C., L.Ac., combines chiropractic care with acupuncture to ease pain and restore movement, with the goal of avoiding unnecessary injections and surgery.
Problems we see every week
- Low back pain after sitting, driving or lifting
- Sciatica: pain or tingling running down the leg
- Herniated or bulging disc
- Stiffness that is worst in the morning
- Back pain that has come and gone for years
- Mid-back and rib pain between the shoulder blades
What treatment involves
- A careful history and hands-on examination to find the source: joint, disc, muscle or nerve
- Chiropractic adjustment and mobilization to restore spinal motion
- Acupuncture to calm pain and release tight muscles
- Specific exercises and posture guidance you continue at home
- Review of imaging you already have, and referral when imaging or a specialist is needed
Treatments we use for this problem
- Non-Surgical Spinal DecompressionHerniated or bulging discs · Degenerative disc disease · Sciatica and radiating arm or leg pain
- Chiropractic AdjustmentAcute and chronic back pain, neck pain and sciatica · Tension and neck-related headaches · Radiating pain into the arms or legs
- Acupuncture, Electro-Acupuncture & CuppingBack, neck, joint, nerve and myofascial pain · Headache and migraine frequency · Stress, tension and poor sleep
- Human TECAR TherapyStubborn chronic muscle, tendon and joint problems · Chronic muscle tightness and limited flexibility · Post-injury swelling and inflammation
- PhysioMagneto (High-Intensity Electromagnetic Field)Acute and chronic pain, including nerve-related pain · Swelling and inflammation · Joint range of motion and mobility
- Class 4 Cold Laser (Photobiomodulation)Ligament sprains and muscle strains · Tendonitis and bursitis, including tennis elbow · Neck, lower back and knee pain
- Nutrition TherapyFaster recovery from injury and treatment · Chronic inflammation behind pain and degeneration · Which supplements to take, which to avoid, and why
See a doctor or emergency room first if you have
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Numbness in the groin or inner thighs
- Leg weakness that is getting worse
- Back pain with fever, unexplained weight loss, or after a serious fall or accident
Questions patients ask
Do I need an X-ray or MRI first?
Usually not. Most back pain can be assessed by examination. If your findings suggest a disc or nerve problem that needs imaging, Dr. Lee will tell you and refer you.
Is chiropractic care safe if I have a herniated disc?
For most people, yes. Treatment is adapted to your examination findings, and gentler techniques are used when needed. Dr. Lee will explain what he recommends and why before treating.
How many visits will I need?
It depends on how long you have had the problem and how you respond. Progress is reviewed at each visit, and you will not be asked to keep coming without a clear reason.
Can I be treated in Korean?
Yes. Dr. Lee sees patients in Korean and English.