Why Back Pain Isn’t “Just Part of Getting Older” — And What You Can Do About It

If you’ve ever said,

“Well… I guess this is just what happens when you get older,”

Let’s stop right there.

At Back in Action Chiropractic, we hear that phrase almost every day — and the truth is, most back pain isn’t caused by age. It’s caused by stress, posture, lifestyle habits, old injuries, and untreated mechanical problems that slowly build over time.

Aging doesn’t cause pain.Dysfunction does.

And dysfunction can be corrected.

What’s Really Causing Your Pain?

In our Las Vegas practice, we commonly see:

• Desk posture strain (forward head, rounded shoulders)

• Old sports injuries that were “walked off”

• Auto accident whiplash that was never fully treated

• Tech neck from phones and tablets

• Golf, pickleball, and weekend warrior overload

• Chronic stress tightening the upper back and neck

Pain is rarely random. It’s your body’s warning system.

When joints don’t move properly, muscles overcompensate.When muscles overcompensate, inflammation builds.When inflammation builds, nerves get irritated.

And that’s when people finally call us.

Chiropractic Is About Function — Not Just Pain Relief

At Back in Action, adjustments aren’t about “cracking backs.” They’re about restoring motion.

When joints move correctly:

• Muscles relax

• Inflammation decreases

• Nerve communication improves

• Healing speeds up

• Mobility returns

Dr. Michelle Benkowski focuses on precision, performance, and long-term correction — not quick temporary relief.

We don’t just want you out of pain.We want you moving better than you have in years.

Why Las Vegas Residents Struggle More Than They Realize

Living in Las Vegas comes with unique stressors:

• Long commutes

• Hospitality and casino industry shift work

• Fitness and sports-heavy lifestyles

• High stress, high performance culture

• Heat-related dehydration affecting muscles and joints

The body adapts to stress — but it keeps score.

Ignoring small aches is what turns them into big problems.

The 3 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

1. You wake up stiff every morning.

2. You rotate your whole body instead of just your neck.

3. You say “I just need to stretch more” — but it never fixes it.

If any of these sound familiar, it’s time for an evaluation.

What Makes Back in Action Different?

✔ Veteran-operated✔ Evidence-based care✔ Sports and performance focused✔ Personalized treatment plans✔ No cookie-cutter adjustments

We treat professionals, athletes, weekend warriors, and active retirees who want to stay strong — not slow down.

Whether you’re training, working, traveling, or chasing grandkids, you deserve a body that keeps up.

Your Body Was Designed to Move

Pain is not normal.Limited motion is not inevitable.And aging does not equal decline.

If you’ve been “putting up with it,” consider this your sign to stop.

Let’s get you back in action.