Back Pain Treatment
Dealing with constant back pain that won’t go away or worsens with certain movements? Get effective relief through non-surgical, non-invasive care in Brentwood, Los Angeles.
Dealing with constant back pain that won’t go away or worsens with certain movements? Get effective relief through non-surgical, non-invasive care in Brentwood, Los Angeles.
Back pain can feel debilitating for both athletes and everyday individuals alike. For athletes, it can limit performance, training consistency, and overall movement. Injuries or pain from posture issues or repetitive daily movements can make simple activities like driving, working, or exercising uncomfortable.
The good news: many cases improve with conservative, non-invasive care focused on restoring mobility, reducing inflammation, and addressing the underlying cause.
At his Brentwood practice in Los Angeles, Dr. Sheps treats back pain using a range of manual therapies and advanced technologies designed to address acute, chronic, and lower back pain. Together, we help reduce pain, improve function, and return you to the activities you rely on—whether that’s sports, work, or daily life.
Back pain is often not caused by a single event, but rather, the result of gradual wear and tear when the spine is asked to do more than it is conditioned for. When one area becomes tight or weak, other areas may compensate, leading to overload and pain over time.
Common back pain often results from muscle strain, poor posture, prolonged sitting, heavy lifting, or awkward movements during daily activities. It can also stem from muscle overuse, spine-related disc conditions, joint dysfunction, or nerve irritation, ranging from a dull ache to sharp, intense discomfort.
Back pain may affect the lower back (lumbar spine), mid-back (thoracic spine), or neck (cervical spine). Symptoms can include localized pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, or radiating discomfort.
In many cases, early intervention with non-invasive therapies can help reduce symptoms, improve mobility, and prevent back pain from becoming a chronic issue.
Dr. Sheps focuses on non-invasive back pain treatment methods and a conservative care approach, including chiropractic care, movement therapy, and advanced technologies such as laser and shockwave therapy, as well as other supportive treatment modalities. These treatment options offer an effective alternative to surgery and long-term reliance on pain medication.
Our clinic treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including muscle strain, posture-related pain or discomfort, and disc-related issues. It also extends to sports and activity-related injuries, such as repetitive overuse, overtraining, weightlifting injuries, contact injuries, and other movement-based strains. Each patient receives a personalized treatment plan based on their symptoms, history, and specific condition.
Schedule an initial call so we can learn about your back pain symptoms and how they’re affecting your daily activities, work, or sport.
Visit our Los Angeles (Brentwood) clinic for a comprehensive 60-minute evaluation to identify the source of your back pain and contributing factors.
We create a customized back pain treatment plan designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, and address the underlying cause of your condition.
Return to your sports, work, and daily activities with improved movement, reduced pain, and better long-term function.
Here are some frequently asked questions about back pain.
Make an appointment with Dr. Sheps if your back pain doesn’t improve with at-home treatments like ice, rest, and activity changes. That’s especially true if your pain gets worse and affects your ability to work or do other routine activities. Chiropractors like Dr. Sheps use manual therapies and other conservative treatments to realign the spine, boost circulation, and encourage the body’s healing process.
In most cases, back pain develops from repetitive stress, overuse, or strain placed on the spine over time. When certain muscles or areas of the back become weak, tight, or irritated, other structures often compensate, leading to overload and pain.
This ongoing cycle of imbalance and wear and tear can eventually contribute to discomfort, stiffness, or injury in the spine and surrounding muscles.
Sometimes, back pain is caused by trauma, like car accidents and sports injuries. In these cases, pain may occur suddenly due to muscle strains, ligament sprains, disc injuries, or joint irritation resulting from the impact.
Back pain can also be associated with disc-related conditions, nerve irritation, or age-related degeneration, which may develop gradually and lead to chronic stiffness, reduced mobility, or radiating pain into the arms or legs.
Dr. Sheps reviews your medical records and asks about your symptoms, including where the pain is, what it feels like, and if it gets worse when you stand or drive. Dr. Sheps examines your spine from your lower back to the base of your skull, checking for redness, bruising, and swelling. He gently presses on your spine to identify sensitive places and assesses your posture, muscle strength, and flexibility.
As part of the broader Pacific Coast Sports Medicine (PCSM) clinic, Dr. Sheps can order X-rays to evaluate the spine and vertebrae when needed. He may also use ultrasound imaging to assess intervertebral discs, soft tissues, and surrounding nerve structures.
Dr. Sheps takes a conservative, noninvasive approach to treating back pain. He could suggest:
Most back pain responds to a combination of two or more treatments. Dr. Sheps monitors your symptoms at regular checkups and adjusts your care as needed.
Back pain from car accidents, falls, or sports injuries is typically treated with a conservative, non-invasive approach. Sudden force or impact can cause immediate injuries such as muscle strains, ligament sprains, disc injuries, or joint irritation.
Treatment may include manual therapy, chiropractic care, and movement-based rehabilitation to address muscle, joint, disc, or soft tissue injuries and improve spinal function. Supportive therapies like laser therapy, shockwave therapy, and Electromagnetic therapy may also be used depending on the severity and stage of recovery.
In cases of post-surgical rehab and recovery, we focus on range of motion, rebuilding strength, improving stability, and safely returning to daily activities or sport under guided care.
Dr. Sheps will provide a thorough evaluation to identify the source of pain and develop a personalized treatment plan based on your symptoms and stage of recovery.
Back pain can’t be prevented, but you can do various things to reduce your risk. Dr. Sheps recommends exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, and practicing good posture. If you regularly lift things at work, bend your knees and keep your back straight. Call the office of Michael Sheps, DC, today to schedule back pain treatment, or book your visit online.
Dr. Michael Sheps is an orthopedic back pain specialist with nearly 30 years of experience providing non-invasive therapies to treat back pain for Los Angeles-based patients. His medical practice is a division of Pacific Coast Sports Medicine (PCSM), a multidisciplinary clinic with a collective goal of addressing the underlying causes of musculoskeletal pain and injury by stimulating the body’s natural regenerative processes.
“I was really struggling with severe lower back pain (sciatica) for months that was affecting my sleep and everyday life. From the very first visit, Dr. Sheps knew exactly how to treat me. I walked out of that appointment feeling significantly better—and for the first time in weeks, I actually slept through the night. The entire team is welcoming, professional, and genuinely cares about your well-being. Dr. Sheps is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to explain everything in a way that makes you feel confident in the care you’re receiving. I’m beyond grateful to Dr. Sheps and can’t recommend him enough!”
— Robert R.
“Without question Dr Sheps helped alleviate and reduce my back pain and knee pain. I also have sent friends and he has helped with their physical traumas and pain as well. If you have physical restrictions and/or pain…I highly recommend having him help heal and move you towards better mobility and with less pain.”
— Kimberly D.
“Dr Michael Sheps treats my current aching Back utilizing Hot Laser Technology which I experience as a very Healing Modality. I highly recommend Dr Sheps. I value and appreciate his Expertise and Professionalism.“
— Lois R
“Dr. Sheps is so kind and attentive. I was having terrible shooting pain down my back and leg and he fixed it! He is amazing!”
– Kathy H
“I would recommend Dr Shepard to anyone that has a Back problems he did a great job on my back I’m sure he can do the same great job for you.”
– Bob F.
“Seeing Dr. Sheps instantly gave me relief from my chronic back pain”
– Gabe G.
You don’t have to live with ongoing back pain. Get expert, non-invasive pain relief. Book your consultation with Dr. Sheps today.
11710 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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We’re located on the corner of Wilshire and Barrington, and have one‑hour validated parking.